Sr. Aircraft Systems Engineer

Job description

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aircraft propulsion and equipment, space and defense markets. Safran has a global presence, with more than 58,000 employees and sales of 16.5 billion euros in 2017. Working alone or in partnership, Safran holds world or European leadership positions in its core markets. Safran is listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange, and is part of the CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 indices.

In February 2018, Safran took control of Zodiac Aerospace, significantly expanding its aircraft equipment activities. Together with Zodiac Aerospace, Safran has more than 91,000 employees and would have around EUR 21 billion in adjusted revenue (pro forma 2016).

Safran is ranked among the Top 100 Global Innovators by Thomson Reuters and is featured on the 'Happy at work' rankings. The Group places fourth on the Universum ranking for the favorite companies of newly-qualified engineers in France.

Safran Aerosystems is a world leader in aircraft electrical distribution, inflatable safety and water and waste management systems. It is also a major supplier of oxygen systems, telemetry and communication solutions, in-flight entertainment systems or fuel systems.

Zodiac Inflight Innovations is a subsidiary of Safran who develops in-flight entertainment systems and connectivity systems for the airline industry worldwide.Zodiac Inflight Innovations has been leading the way with cutting-edge systems such as Rave that have been providing passenger and flight crew satisfaction for more than 16 years.

The Senior Aircraft Systems Engineer is a member of the Program Engineering Team within the Program Management Department. This individual will perform tasks associated with the configuration of Zodiac Inflight Innovations' products onto Aircraft Platforms. They will be a member of the technical team that is responsible for accomplishing tasks associated with Program Engineering for Airline Programs. The Senior Aircraft Systems Engineer will receive task assignments from a senior member of the Team, Technical Lead(s), assigned to oversee the technical tasks associated with a group of programs. In some cases, the Senior Aircraft Systems Engineer can be the assigned as the Technical Lead. Tasks will include the detailed engineering work associated with configuring Zodiac Inflight Innovations’ products, RAVE IFE and GX Connectivity systems, to specific Aircraft Platforms for ultimate delivery to airline customers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

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Provide seat integration designs and drawings as well as other electrical and/or mechanical drawings for the installation of company equipment onto aircraft platforms

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Produce Engineering Designs consistent with company standards for our products and the integration onto Aircraft Platforms

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Responsible for design review preparation, support, attendance and delivery

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Ensure requirement compliance for SW integration and test

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Aircraft certification material preparation and compliance

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Ensure customer configuration data is retrieved and implemented properly

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Support system installations or trouble shooting

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Interface with team members and be a contributing, value-added member of the team

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System integration test and support as required

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Sales Support as required for the integration of Sales Kits

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Perform installation designs independently

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Independently represent the company at Technical Meetings with Seat and Monument Vendors and/or Integrators

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Mentor and empower other team members

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Utilize knowledge gained to improve efficiency in supporting customer program delivery

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Perform as a Technical Lead as necessary

Preferred Qualifications and/or Education:

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Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience in a related field

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6-10 years of experience with aircraft installation design

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3+ years of experience performing installation engineering using a 2D modeling software

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IFE industry experience preferred

Soft Skills:

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Strong verbal English communication skills

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Ability to work well with team members

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Good Customer Relationship skills

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Must be proactive, meticulous, organized, and detail oriented

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Understands the attributes of Emotional Intelligence and is working on a working competency in all areas (Self-Awareness, Self-Regulation, Empathy, Motivation and Social Skills)

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Ability to grow to a level to work independently, with minimal direction

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Ability to use discretion and independent judgment when making decisions on behalf of the company

Travel:

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Domestic and International travel will be required to support meetings or installations up to 25%-50% depending on program length

ID: IFA - 14828

I hereby certify that the facts set forth in the above employment application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge and authorize Zodiac Inflight Innovations to verify their accuracy and to obtain reference information on my work performance.

I understand that employment and continued employment is conditioned upon verification of all information contained in this application or other pre-employment questionnaires or interviews, including but not limited to, verification of ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation and of applicable lawful age and legal right to work in the United States as provided under applicable law. I agree to furnish such additional information and complete any examinations as may be required to complete my employment file and to verify the information contained therein. Subject to applicable law; such examinations may include urinalysis and/or other testing to determine the presence of illegal substances within the body.

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I understand that should an employment offer be extended to me and accepted that I will fully adhere to the policies, rules and regulations of employment at Zodiac Inflight Innovations. However, I further understand that neither the policies, rules, regulations of employment or anything said during the interview process shall be deemed to constitute the terms of an implied employment contract. I understand that any employment offered is for an indefinite duration and at will and that either I or Zodiac Inflight Innovations may terminate my employment at any time with or without notice or cause.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement

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