Electrical Design Engineer 3
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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 Cabin designs, certifies, manufactures and supports innovative aircraft cabin interiors, equipment and systems, providing airlines and OEM Customers with distinctive aircraft branding, and their passengers with a safe, comfortable and enjoyable flying experience.
Reference number
2026-172134
Job details
Domain
Research, design and development
Job field / Job profile
Electrical mechatronics - Electrical architecture
Job title
Electrical Design Engineer 3
Employment @type
Permanent
Professional category
Professional, Engineer & Manager
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
Northwest Aerospace Technologies ("NAT"), a Safran Company, is the only EASA DOA Certified aircraft interior reconfiguration group in the United States. Focusing on commercial and military aircrafts, NAT provides first class services in design, engineering, quality, certification, and manufacturing for a variety of Blue Chip customers.
POWERED BY TEAMWORK. Are you ready to be part of a team that drives big ideas and even bigger wins? At Safran, we believe in the power of both collaboration and individual contributions. We understand that it takes diverse perspectives, problem-solving skills, dependability, and trust to push each other forward and achieve great success. For us, working here is more than just a job; it's a passion. There's the unique opportunity to lead the way in aerospace and defense and contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable world.
In the role of Electrical Design Engineer 3 you'll play a pivotal part on our Engineering team.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The Level 3 Electrical Engineer has the following scope of work:
Support the design, development and substantiation of the installation of electrical components and systems into retrofit aircraft applications.
Communicating with the customers and fellow team members. Presenting technical content to a wide audience and provide guidance and input to other team members as well as team members from other disciplines.
Develop proposals to install various electrical components and systems within an aircraft.
Break down a SOW into smaller work packages and allocate work packages to other engineers.
Firm understanding of airworthiness requirements regarding the installation of electrical systems, components and wiring within an aircraft.
Develop engineering statement of work in preliminary stages of product/project development.
Ensure that NAT's drawings and documents meet the standards established by the NAT quality system, customer requirements and the applicable certification authority.
Grow in experience by willing to take on tasks in multiple disciplines of the aerospace industry. This would include wire diagrams, wire kits, wire installations and system design.
Develop engineering packages from beginning concept to production utilizing engineering tools and other engineering personnel.
Develop peer review check packages for generated engineering drawings.
Ensure the design content conforms to the company quality system procedures as documented, the customer statement of work, along with applicable certification requirements.
Work with ODA UM's and EASA CVE's to ensure designs are compliant to airworthiness requirements.
The Electrical Design Engineer 3 will also have the responsibility to perform the following disciplines:
System Design Engineering Discipline
Installation Engineering Discipline
Substantiation Engineering Discipline
But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)
Safran Cabin headquarters are in Costa Mesa, California, with a global presence of over 11,000 employees at 36 sites. Site locations are in the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Canada, Germany, France, Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Tunisia and Thailand. Safran Cabin serves over 400 airlines and leasing companies globally and delivers to all airframe OEM manufacturers with a heritage spanning over 80 years in the industry.
Your Career: Safran is committed to providing internal mobility to our employees. We operate globally so the sky is the limit of where your Safran journey can take you.
Your Development: Safran employees have free access to Safran University courses and external tuition reimbursement for approved programs or certifications.
Your Benefits: Our suite of comprehensive benefits include health care (medical, dental and vision), life insurance, 401(k) savings plans with company match, paid time off, Safran Perks with BenefitHub - Employee Discounts & Rewards Marketplace for consumer products/services and more!
Candidate skills & requirements
At Safran Cabin, diversity & inclusion is a source of richness that adds quality of life, performance, and innovation. We welcome diverse contributions and provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, disability/medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic characteristics or information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.
We seek service-oriented team players with strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude, adaptable to our innovative and evolving environment.
Across all team members, we are looking for the following attributes:
Team oriented
Process focused
Open & honest communication
Quality minded
Ability to persevere and honor commitments
Recognizes success
Executes with urgency
Creates solutions
Customer focused in everything we do
Job requirements:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent area of focus. At least ten (10) years of relevant industry experience is recommended.
A four-year engineering degree, preferably in a field that offers the opportunity to gain a well-rounded background (i.e. Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Software Engineering)
Five to seven or more years of broad technical experience in an aerospace related application or a non-degreed employee with an equivalent amount of experience in an aerospace related career
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint, and AutoCAD
Skills/Abilities:
Drawing management
Troubleshooting/problem solving
Ability to work independently or within a team
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
Understanding of customer's expectations
Ability to prioritize, multi-task effectively, and work under pressure
Superior attention to detail
Able to mentor less experienced engineering personnel in fields of expertise.
Coordination with customers, suppliers, and interdepartmental personnel is required
Working Conditions:
Primarily office work
Consistent use of computer keyboard and monitor
Does require fluent communication in English
Protracted or irregular hours may be required
Must be comfortable working to meet firm deadlines, thus completing work on time
This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group.
Annual salary
$93,220 - $146,490 Annual
Job location
Job location
North America, United States, Washington, Everett
City (-ies)
415 Riverside Rd. WA 98201 Everett
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
No
