Electrical Systems Engineer III
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General information
Entity
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.
Safran Electrical & Power is one of the world's leaders in aircraft electrical systems. The company is a key player in equipment electrification and in the electric and hybrid propulsion sector. It has over 14,000 employees across 13 different countries.
Reference number
2025-167809
Job details
Domain
Research, design and development
Job field / Job profile
Architecture and systems engineering - Systems engineering
Job title
Electrical Systems Engineer III
Employment @type
Permanent
Professional category
Professional, Engineer & Manager
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
Location: Twinsburg, Ohio
The Electrical Systems Engineer III leads the design, development, and testing of cutting-edge electrical power generation, power conversion, electrical systems controllers, and engine starter systems for commercial and military fixed-wing aircraft and rotorcraft. In this role, the individual drives innovation, ensures alignment with regulatory and SAFRAN standards, and provides strategic technical leadership across cross-functional teams. Serving as the primary technical point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders, this position plays a key role in shaping program success and advancing the organization's engineering capabilities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
-Oversees the design and development of electrical power generation systems and related components.
-Leads and coordinates a team of engineers to execute the projects, ensuring technical excellence, quality, and adherence to timelines.
-Ensures cross-functional coordination and communication among teams, including design, analysis, manufacturing, and testing.
-Provides mentorship and guidance to engineering staff, fostering professional growth and innovation.
-Ensures that designs meet regulatory requirements, safety standards, and customer specifications.
-Lead the development of engineering solutions to complex challenges.
-Oversees the development and execution of testing protocols to validate systems and components, analyzes test data, identifies issues, and implements corrective actions as necessary to meet performance and safety requirements.
-Identifies and assesses technical risks and ensures that appropriate mitigation strategies are in place.
-Serves as the primary technical point of contact between engineering teams, stakeholders, and customers, presents and provides updates on engineering solutions
-Travel requirements: Occasionally be required to travel, both domestically in the United States and internationally (less 10%)
-Adhere to safe work practices and contributes to the evolution of the health, safety, and environmental program and culture
-Other duties may be assigned
But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)
*This position requires access to technologies and hardware subject to US national security based export control requirements. All applicants must be US Persons (8 USC 1324b(a)(3)), or otherwise authorized by the U.S. Government. No company sponsorship will be offered.
Candidate skills & requirements
Education and/or Experience:
-Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related field.
-10+ years in aerospace engineering, with a strong track record of technical leadership.
Candidate Skills & Requirements:
-Experience with systems engineering involving multi-discipline design teams and products in a regulated environment
-Experience with ARP4754A, RTCA/DO-254, RTCA/DO-178C, and/or other regulated processes as related to electronic equipment for use in an aerospace environment
-In-depth knowledge of aerospace design, manufacturing, and testing processes.
-Strong understanding of regulatory standards and compliance requirements (e.g., FAA, EASA).
-Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
-Communication, organizational, and project management skills.
-Ability to think strategically and manage complex, multi-disciplinary projects.
Preferred Skills:
-Experience in systems engineering of electrical systems for use in aerospace
-Experience in requirements management systems such as Windchill RV&S, IBM Rational DOORS, or similar
-Experience with aerospace software tools such as CATIA, SolidWorks, or similar.
-Experience in Model-Based Design (MBD) for simulating and validating system architectures, control strategies, and dynamic behavior across multidisciplinary engineering domains.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
-While performing the duties of the position, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, handle and feel, and reach with hands and arms
-The employee will occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
-Typically works in an office and laboratory setting with occasional travel to manufacturing sites or customer locations.
-Requires flexibility for on-site work, project oversight, and design reviews.
Annual salary
n/a
Job location
Job location
North America, United States, Ohio
City (-ies)
Twinsburg
Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum experience level required
More than 8 years
ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency
Yes
