Systems Engineer

Systems Engineer

Published 07.14.2026

Company : Safran Electronics & Defense Job field : Architecture and systems engineering Location : Irvine , California , United States Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Required degree : Bachelors Degree Required experience : First experience Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager Salary range : $95K-$118K ITAR : ITAR Controlled position

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Published 07.14.2026

Job Description

The Systems Engineer is a key member of a cross-disciplinary team responsible for the design, development, and execution of pilot control, actuation systems, and cockpit solutions for next-generation aircraft. This role covers new product development and improvements, with engineering duties throughout the entire product lifecycle, from design to field support.

Essential Job Functions

• Participate in the planning, design, development, and verification of systems.
• Evaluate customer and operational needs to define and coordinate system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters, and assure compatibility of all physical, functional, and program interfaces.
• Implement verification and validation of system requirements with proper flow down and traceability for system and hardware components. Create test plans and schedules; develop test procedures and supporting documentation, execute verification tasks, and demonstrate requirements verification coverage.
• Perform interface development, documentation, compliance, and system integration to ensure system success.
• Provide trade studies and impact analysis, failure analysis, and modeling.
• Review customer specifications and determine compliance to requirements and statement of work and/or note exceptions.
• Ensure the timely and efficient completion of projects to achieve the companys strategic and financial goals.
• Design new products and modify existing products to support customer, manufacturing, regulatory, industry standard, and market requirements.
• 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.

Will be an integral member of program Change Control Boards (CCB) to review the preparation of documentation with the end goal of system qualification and product certification.

• 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.
• Other duties may be assigned

Job Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be a self-directed individual requiring minimal supervision
• Demonstrated ability to think critically, identify root cause and propose effective solutions
• Understands and is proficient with engineering documentation requirements, and engineering analysis tools.
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services
• Knowledge of industry and regulatory standards, policies, and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge or experience in aerospace, electrical, or mechanical systems
• Understands the safety and environmental implications of architecture decisions required for aerospace applications.
• Ability to work closely with internal and external customers at engineering and management levels with minimum supervision
• Experience presenting technical plans or speaking on technical topics to project teams, customers or other groups as required
• Adhere to safe work practices and contributes to the evolution of the health, safety, and environmental program and culture
• Knowledge or experience with one or more of the following areas: electrical, software, mechanical, or electronic system design, analysis and qualification.
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) using tools such as Cameo or equivalents.
• Proficiency in using a requirement management software tool (such as DOORS) for requirements capture and management.
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
• Strong understanding of system engineering development processes, such as ARP 4754 or IEEE 632.
• Knowledge or experience with Matlab/Simulink/Simscape and their application to system modeling, performance, and design, preferred.
• Experience with DO-160, ARP4761, and MIL-STD-810 preferred.
• Familiar with Advance Product Quality Planning is a plus but not required.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, aerospace, electrical, engineering technology, manufacturing, industrial, mechanical, or systems engineering.
• Typical experience:

0-2 years related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience.

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Travel Specificity

Potential travel between Irvine, California and other locations up to 25%.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to remain in a stationary position and occasionally move about the office and laboratory. Constantly operates and uses a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a copier/printer and laboratory machinery. The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information. The ability to observe, identify and assess details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds across the office for various needs.

Work Environment

The work environment is split between office & laboratory work, with most work being performed in the office. The noise level in the office is typically quiet while the noise level in the lab can occasionally require hearing

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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