Senior Aeroacoustics Engineer

Job Title

Architecture and systems engineering - Engineering methods and tools

Permanent

Employees / Staff

Full-time

Are you ready to be part of a team that drives big ideas and even bigger wins. At Safran, we believe in the power of both collaboration and individual contributions. We understand that it takes diverse perspectives, problem‑solving skills, dependability, and trust to push each other forward and achieve great success. For us, working here is more than just a job;

it’s a passion. There’s the unique opportunity to lead the way in aerospace and defense and contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable world.

Under the direction of the Director of Engineering, the Aerospace Engineer 3 is responsible for planning, managing, and executing aerodynamic and acoustic analysis, design, and testing. The Aerospace Engineer 3 will contribute to team efforts by supporting sales proposals through performance predictions and technical presentations along with planning and managing workload with Safran Aero Boosters.

• Plan and manage Aero Department workload in cooperation with Safran Aero Boosters.
• Responsible for test cell aerodynamic design, analysis, and testing.
• Responsible for CFD modeling and analysis including flow and thermal.
• Ensure quality adherence to budget and schedule constraints.
• Responsible for the concept, design, development and management of Safran Test Cells’ projects.
• Participate in regular reporting and the development of the analytical work scope, estimated costs and schedules.
• Support sales proposals with analysis, reports, performance predictions and technical presentations.
• Maintain and improve Safran Test Cells’ Aerodynamic analysis tools.
• Provide technical support for model and full-scale aerodynamic testing.
• Provide technical support for Safran Test Cells’ acoustic efforts.
• Actively participate in a continuous improvement culture providing recommendations and implementing enhancements to current methods and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Aeronautical or related field with 5+ years of related experience required.
• MS in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Aeronautical Engineering or related field preferred.
• Engineering project management experience preferred.

• Proficient in Ansys Fluent CFD.
• Working knowledge of at least two of the following: MATLAB, 3D Solid Modeling (Unigraphics NX preferred), CAD, CAE, and Nastran FEA.
• Ability to develop and deliver compelling presentations.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written with a proven ability to be assertive yet approachable delivering a positive customer service experience.
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; actively seeks opportunities to improve and promote quality and monitors own work to ensure quality is met.
• Self‑motivated, driven, organized, detail oriented, able to multi‑task, prioritize and excel in a fast‑paced environment.
• Solid analytical and problem‑solving skills including problem identification, analysis, action planning and execution.
• Knowledge of risk assessments including FEA and FMECA.
• Proficient in MS Office programs to include Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Able and willing to travel up to 10% of the time both domestically and internationally.

Salary: $115,000-$125,000

North America, United States, Minnesota, Minneapolis

651 Campus Drive Suite 100, New Brighton, MN 55112

More than 5 years

Yes

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 magazine’s "World’s Best Companies 2025" ranking.

Safran Aero Boosters designs, develops and manufactures modules, equipment and test benches for aerospace and space propulsion systems. Based in Belgium, Safran Aero Boosters operates two subsidiaries in the United States and brings together the expertise of 2,000 talented employees.