Design Engineer
Published 05.22.2026
Company : Safran Electrical Components Job field : Mechanics Location : Denton (tx) , Texas , United States Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Required degree : Bachelors Degree Required experience : More than 3 years Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager Salary range : _ ITAR : ITAR Controlled position
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Published 05.22.2026
Job Description
At Safran Electrical Components, we design and manufacture critical electrical components that power modern aircraft. As part of Safran Electrical & Power, a global leader in aerospace systems, we combine advanced engineering with industrial excellence to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions to our customers worldwide.
We are looking for a Design Engineer to join our team and contribute to the development of innovative, high-quality aerospace components.
Your Contribution
As a Design Engineer, you will be at the heart of product development, transforming technical requirements into robust, manufacturable designs. You will work in close collaboration with customers and cross-functional teams to ensure our solutions meet the highest standards of performance, quality, and reliability.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and optimize product designs using CAD tools such as CATIA, AutoCAD, or Inventor
Partner with customer engineering teams to define and refine product requirements
Create and maintain detailed drawings and assembly documentation for production
Design test fixtures, jigs, and qualification equipment to support product validation
Manage product data and design changes using PLM systems and configuration management processes
Perform engineering calculations and detailed layouts to ensure design integrity
Work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, and Program teams to ensure smooth industrialization
Drive continuous improvement through design optimization and problem-solving initiatives
Job Requirements
Bachelors degree in Engineering or related field
Minimum 2 to 3 years of experience in engineering or manufacturing environments
Proficiency in CAD software (CATIA, Inventor, or similar)
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with solid mathematical foundations
Knowledge of engineering standards, materials, and industrial processes
Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and communicate with internal and external stakeholders
Familiarity with Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies is a plus
But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)
Why Join Safran Electrical Components?
Company Information
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 magazines "Worlds best companies 2024" ranking.
Safran Electrical & Power is one of the worlds 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.
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