Embark on a transformative career with Safran Passenger Innovations, where we are forging an unparalleled in-flight entertainment ecosystem. As an innovative company we design and engineer world-class In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFEC) solutions. Our products are constantly evolving, solving complex media distribution, playback, and networking problems in a secure, demanding on-wing environment. Safran IFEC products are utilized by many of the world’s premier air carriers. Step aboard and help us by creating the best in-flight experiences for today and beyond!
Job Summary:
The Staff Electrical Engineer provides hands-on design leadership for the electrical design team. This individual has a significant impact on product innovation, cost, schedule, and feature set. This individual, working with their team, will retain technical ownership of products throughout the design, development, production, and support phases.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead a small team of Electrical Engineers, Mechanical Designers, and Technicians
- Design, prototype, and document products with electronic, mechanical, and electromechanical content – standard and custom circuit boards, peripherals, power supplies, cabling, and fabricated metal and plastic parts
- Select components and develop BOMs based on cost/performance/availability tradeoffs
- Develop and apply appropriate standards in documentation and revision control
- Help review, select, and manage suppliers
- Generate and monitor project schedules
- Interface with testing agencies to secure regulatory approvals
- Perform root-cause analysis on problems detected in returned products
- Provide training and mentoring to junior team members
- Provide support to the factory in resolving sourcing and production issues
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience in a related field
- 10+ years of experience working in a similar role
- 5+ years of experience in a Senior (or above) electrical engineering role with demonstrated ability to influence technical direction and contribute to strategic decision-making
- Intimately familiar with all aspects of designing systems involving custom PCBAs, cables, power supplies, and mechanical components
- Solid working knowledge of fabrication and assembly processes
- Proven track record in meeting project goals and objectives
- Experience with designing LRUs to meet FAA certification requirements
- Background in design and debugging of complex PCBAs
- Hands-on experience with Altium, Orcad, or other EDA tools
- Experience with overseas contract manufacturers
The starting pay range for this position is $112,100 - $134,500 per year however, the base pay offered may vary depending on the level of the position, skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and location.
In addition to a comprehensive package of health benefits that include company contributions, Safran Passenger Innovations offers a variety of additional benefits and perks to enhance your work-life balance experience including but not limited to:
- A home allowance to elevate your home workspace
- Discretionary bonus program
- Future financial security with a 401(k) program with a company match
- Paid time off covering vacations, personal time off, and sick days, capped off by an exciting year-end holiday shutdown
- Embraced flexibility with our alternative work schedule (9/80) to navigate your workweeks with every other Friday off
