| Location | Irvine, CA |
| Salary | $145,000–$175,000 Per Year |
Sr Mechanical Stress Engineer
Published 10.21.2026
Company : Safran Electronics & Defense Job field : Mechanics Location : Irvine , California , United States Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Required degree : Bachelors Degree Required experience : More than 8 years Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager Salary range : 145,000 - 175,000 ITAR : ITAR Controlled position
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Published 10.21.2026
Job Description
The Stress Engineer is a key member of a cross-disciplinary team driving the design, development and execution of
the pilot control, actuation systems and cockpit solutions program for the next generation of military and commercial
aircraft. The Stress Engineer works on the development of new products, and the improvement and sustainment of
products. Engineering duties will span the entire product lifecycle, from initial design and requirements capture through manufacture and field support.
Job Requirements
Analyze and determine the structural integrity and safety margins of various mechanical systems, components, and materials.
Use analytical and computational tools to assess the performance and behavior of the system or component when subjected to different loads and environmental conditions.
Conduct stress analysis and finite element analysis of mechanical systems or components.
Design and develop structures, products or equipment that comply with industry standards and regulations, while minimizing risk and optimizing performance and reliability.
Mechanical design, analysis, troubleshooting, and review of components, sub-assemblies, and assemblies.
Participate in new product development process to support design for manufacturability analysis, critical design reviews and manufacturing readiness.
Review customer specifications and determine compliance to requirements and statement of work and/or note exceptions.
Provide technical support, interact and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, manufacturing, quality, testing, program management, suppliers and customers to resolve problems and implement solutions.
Evaluate design changes for impact to product design, cost, and schedule.
Participate in new product development process to support design for manufacturability, design for cost, preliminary and critical design reviews.
Identify and analyze potential failure modes and recommend design improvements.
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Company Information
Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.
Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazines ""Worlds Best Companies 2025"" ranking.
Safran Electronics & Defense is an international company with more than 19,000 employees who bring together expertise and team spirit to design high-technology solutions for the aerospace, defense and space sectors. By combining human and technological intelligence, the company develops products and services for both civil and military customers, operating on land, at sea, in the air and in space.
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