Sr. Project Engineer

Sr. Project Engineer

• Job details
• 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 Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets.

• Reference number
• 2026-175845
• Job details
• Domain
• Research, design and development
• Job field / Job profile
• Architecture and systems engineering - System architecture
• Job title
• Sr. Project Engineer
• Employment type
• Permanent
• Professional category
• Professional, Engineer & Manager
• Part time / Full time
• Full-time
• Job description

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Job Summary:

The Senior Project Engineer leads and oversees a cross-functional team of engineers in the development of new products, the improvement and sustainment of products and processes, and guiding them throughout the product life cycle. This role serves as the technical project leader, responsible for planning, organizing, and executing complex engineering projects, from initial design through qualification, certification, and production transfer. The Project Engineer also manages sustaining projects, addressing design changes, supplier, and customer requests, and providing production support. This position requires close coordination with other departments, particularly Program Management, to ensure alignment on budgets, schedules, milestones, and deliverables for engineering projects.

Essential Job Function:

• Coordinate engineering activities and projects with other departments. This includes project schedule(s), cost management, scope control, milestones, performance metrics (earned value, SPI/CPI), deliverables, perform risk management and mitigation, manage product assurance, scope, and change.
• Collaborate with engineering managers to assemble the skillsets needed for each project and provide forecast of resources needs.
• Provide leadership, technical guidance, and training for engineering teams assigned to a specific project and/or related activities.
• Responsible for ensuring the engineering execution of the program tailored PROMPT activities.
• Responsible for the overall technical compliance of the products to the customer specification and the fulfillment of the technical statement of the work. Able to manage engineering scope, recognize scope growth and incomplete work.
• Technical project leader and Company engineering representative in front of the customers.
• Review project-related documentation package(s) to ensure accuracy.
• Ensure the timely and efficient completion of projects to achieve the company's strategic and financial goals.
• Lead formal design reviews. Prepare and present technical information for Technical Interface Meetings (TIMs), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDRs), Critical Design Reviews (CDRs), etc.
• Ensure project complies with company policies and processes.
• Lead and manage estimates and proposals.
• Oversee continuous improvement projects for existing products, manage project plans, and track work packages.
• Set expectations for task completion & deliveries to the Project Management Office (PMO) or the customer.
• Lead Engineering Review Board.
• Make technical decisions with support from manager and technical leads.
• Lead the development of the engineering portions of the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and update the schedule to reflect execution and workarounds.
• Utilize Earned Value (EV) to track project performance and make informed decisions based on data.
• Other duties assigned.
• But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)

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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 protection. Experience in

Relevant Business Sector:

Experience within the aerospace industry required.

• Candidate skills & requirements

• Required Competencies:

  Education/Experience
• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, aerospace, electrical, engineering technology, manufacturing, industrial, mechanical, or systems engineering.

Senior Project Engineer:

In addition to the above, will work with their teams on various projects simultaneously that are $1,000,000+ per year. Experience leading or participating in a new development program from initiation at program award to completion of certification and transfer to production. Lead all project management activities and able to assign appropriate work to themselves. Participate in Non-Advocacy Review (NARs) for design reviews on other programs. Make technical decisions in alignment with the Program Plan independently. Understand and apply the critical path method. Act on project based on Earned Value (EV) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Manage EV for multiple work packages across one or more programs. Lead technical risk/opportunity register. Propose various solutions and tools for technical and project issues. Is knowledgeable in two or more product lines. Create solutions that can be applied to the product line in its entirety.

Experience:

- 10 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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 knowledge of the fundamentals of aerospace, electrical, or mechanical design.
• Strong understanding of system engineering development processes, such as ARP 4754 or

IEEE 632.

• Understanding of basic electrical and/or mechanical design.
• A deep understanding of root cause corrective action.
• Knowledge of change control management.
• Experience with DO-160, ARP4761, and

MIL-STD-810

preferred.

• Familiar with Advance Product Quality Planning is a plus but not required. Leadership Skills / Management Skills / Personal Skills
• Inductive reasoning
• Integrity
• Judgement and problem solving
• Leadership
• Communication, both verbally and written and through active listening and reading comprehension.
• Customer oriented
• Adaptable and flexible
• Ability to summarize complex information
• Analytical thinking
• Dependability
• Change agent
• Planning, organization and prioritizing ITAR Requirement This position requires compliance with U.S. export control laws. Applicants must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, Refugee, or Asylee) as defined by ITAR.
• Annual salary
• $142K - $178K
• Job location
• Job location
• North America, United States, California
• City (-ies)
• 1833 Alton Parkway

CA 92606

Irvine

• Applicant criteria
• Minimum education level achieved
• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum experience level required
• More than 5 years

• ITAR Controlled Position:

  Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency
• Yes