Software Engineer

Software Engineer 3 Job Description

Summary:

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.

The Software team plays a critical role in implementing, configuring, customizing, and enhancing existing software and other systems to monitor engine performance. The team works closely with Safran Test Cells (STC) customers to ensure STC’s software products exceed customer expectations. Additionally, the team provides ongoing customer support and training to STC customers as necessary.

The Software Engineer 3 plays a critical role in the Software team at Safran Test Cells (STC), implementing, configuring, customizing, and enhancing existing software and systems to monitor engine performance. This position involves close collaboration with STC customers to ensure that software products exceed expectations, as well as providing ongoing customer support and training. Responsibilities include planning, design, implementation, configuring, reviewing, and testing software and software configuration data, along with installation and support activities.

The Software Engineer 3 ensures project‑level execution meets schedule, budget, and quality standards, and takes part in troubleshooting, debugging, and providing technical guidance to junior team members. They possess a deep understanding of programming languages, frameworks, and development methodologies, working closely with cross‑functional teams to deliver robust software solutions.

• Contribute to the software team in designing, implementing, and enhancing Safran Test Cells’ Data Acquisition and Control System.
• Take ownership of the research, design, development, review, and testing of complex software and tools, including the development of new products and enhancement of existing applications, systems, or embedded products.
• Develop, review, and ensure all documentation meets organizational standards, providing mentorship to junior engineers in this process.
• Independently complete assigned tasks, ensuring adherence to project schedules and budgets, while proactively identifying and mitigating potential risks.
• Lead and actively participate in design review meetings, offering expert insight and innovative solutions to ensure high‑quality deliverables.
• Provide comprehensive status updates and feedback on deliverables, ensuring clear communication across teams.
• Collaborate closely with the QA group to facilitate thorough and timely formal testing.
• Acquire and disseminate advanced knowledge necessary to perform job assignments and drive technological, product, and process improvements for Safran Test Cells’ customers.
• Conduct customer training sessions and provide expert‑level phone support for Safran Test Cells’ software.
• Oversee product support through design, implementation, installation, and commissioning, ensuring seamless integration and customer satisfaction.
• Continuously enhance technical skills through ongoing training provided by Safran and other vendors, and share acquired knowledge with the team.
• Actively participate in and lead a continuous improvement culture by providing strategic recommendations and implementing enhancements to current methods and procedures.
• Take on additional responsibilities as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and leadership in addressing emerging challenges and opportunities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field is required.
• Extensive structured programming background with 5+ years of software design experience in two or more of the following programming languages: C, C++, C#.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience working with LAN‑based instrumentation, including writing drivers for LAN‑based…