Design Engineer; H​/F - SAFRAN Landing Systems Kentucky, LLC

Safran est un groupe international de haute technologie opérant dans les domaines de l'aéronautique (propulsion, équipements et intérieurs), de l'espace et de la défense. Sa mission : contribuer durablement à un monde plus sûr, où le transport aérien devient toujours plus respectueux de l'environnement, plus confortable et plus accessible. Implanté sur tous les continents, le Groupe emploie 100 000 collaborateurs pour un chiffre d'affaires de 27,3 milliards d'euros en 2024, et occupe, seul ou en partenariat, des positions de premier plan mondial ou européen sur ses marchés.

Safran est la 2ème entreprise du secteur aéronautique et défense du classement « World's Best Companies 2024 » du magazine TIME. Safran Landing Systems est le leader mondial des fonctions d'atterrissage et de freinage pour aéronefs. Son expertise couvre l'ensemble du cycle de vie de ses produits, de la conception et la fabrication jusqu'à la maintenance et la réparation. Partenaire de plus de 25 avionneurs dans les domaines du transport civil, régional et d'affaires ainsi que dans le domaine militaire, Safran Landing Systems équipe plus de 35 000 aéronefs et ses équipements effectuent plus de 100 000 atterrissages quotidiens.

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. We trust our employees to bring bold ideas to build the future of aerospace together, contributing to our ranking by TIME as the leading Aerospace & Defense company on the 2023 World's Best Companies list (#59 on the full list).

Join our team and become part of the group that's making amazing things happen on the ground and in the skies. Together, we'll proudly step back and say, We did that.

• Define, organize, and manage the design office activities of W&B programs in development/service, including CAD design, sizing, calculations, and analyzing mechanical, dynamic, and thermal calculations (using the Finite Element method)
• Ensure the technical and organizational follow‑though of the program with support of designers, stress engineers, test lab, thermal and dynamic engineers
• Ensure the interface with the internal interlocutors (test laboratory, program manager, program chief engineer, industrial management, quality, after‑sales) and external (Airframers (Boeing, Airbus), airlines, partners and suppliers)
• Define, organize, and manage the subcontracting activities with service providers/experts when required
• Participate in research & technology studies and projects
• Contribute to the continued advancement of the programs used and the overall Design Engineer role
• Be willing to make occasional trips within our production sites, suppliers, partners, customers, airlines, and aircraft manufacturers; in the US, France, and abroad
• Perform other related duties as required

• U.S. citizenship/permanent residency required
• Master’s degree related to the mechanics of solids
• Experience in a successful technical project in aeronautics: +5 years preferred
• Demonstrated significant skills in mechanical design, static & fatigue analysis, behaviours of metallic materials, CAD, DFMEA, design to cost, and design for manufacturing
• CAD software: experience with design tools such as CATIA, Solid Works, or equivalent
• Technical documentation: skills in drafting reports and justification documents to meet certification requirements
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes (forged, cast, machined, heat‑treated components)
• Skills in dynamic/vibration analysis of mechanical equipment as well as in thermal analysis are valued
• Behavioural skills: mechanical design; decision making; facilitating change and innovation; planning and organizing; quality orientation; technical/professional knowledge and skills; teamwork; rigor