Electrical Systems Engineer III

Safran Electrical & Power Electrical Systems Engineer III

Company: Safran Electrical & Power

Job Field: Architecture and systems engineering

Location: Twinsburg, Ohio, United States

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Duration: Full-time

Required Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience: More than 8 years

Professional Status: Professional, Engineer & Manager

Salary: n/a

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Location:

Twinsburg, Ohio

The Electrical Systems Engineer III leads the design, development, and testing of cutting‑edge electrical power generation, power conversion, electrical systems controllers, and engine starter systems for commercial and military fixed‑wing aircraft and rotorcraft. In this role, the individual drives innovation, ensures alignment with regulatory and SAFRAN standards, and provides strategic technical leadership across cross‑functional teams. Serving as the primary technical point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders, this position plays a key role in shaping program success and advancing the organization's engineering capabilities.

• Oversees the design and development of electrical power generation systems and related components.
• Leads and coordinates a team of engineers to execute projects, ensuring technical excellence, quality, and adherence to timelines.
• Ensures cross‑functional coordination and communication among teams, including design, analysis, manufacturing, and testing.
• Provides mentorship and guidance to engineering staff, fostering professional growth and innovation.
• Ensures that designs meet regulatory requirements, safety standards, and customer specifications.
• Leads the development of engineering solutions to complex challenges.
• Oversees the development and execution of testing protocols to validate systems and components, analyzes test data, identifies issues, and implements corrective actions as necessary to meet performance and safety requirements.
• Identifies and assesses technical risks and ensures that appropriate mitigation strategies are in place.
• Serves as the primary technical point of contact between engineering teams, stakeholders, and customers, presents and provides updates on engineering solutions.
• Travel requirements:
  Occasionally required to travel, domestically in the United States and internationally (less than 10%).
• Adheres to safe work practices and contributes to the evolution of the health, safety, and environmental program and culture.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related field.
• 10+ years in aerospace engineering, with a strong track record of technical leadership.

• Experience with systems engineering involving multi‑discipline design teams and products in a regulated environment.
• Experience with ARP
  4754A, RTCA/DO-254, RTCA/DO-178C, and/or other regulated processes as related to electronic equipment for use in an aerospace environment.
• In‑depth knowledge of aerospace design, manufacturing, and testing processes.
• Strong understanding of regulatory standards and compliance requirements (e.g., FAA, EASA).
• Exceptional problem‑solving, analytical, and decision‑making skills.
• Communication, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to think strategically and manage complex, multi‑disciplinary projects.

• Experience in systems engineering of electrical systems for use in aerospace.
• Experience in requirements management systems such as Windchill RV&S, IBM Rational DOORS, or similar.
• Experience with aerospace software tools such as CATIA, Solid Works, or similar.
• Experience in Model‑Based Design (MBD) for simulating and validating system architectures, control strategies, and dynamic behavior across multidisciplinary engineering domains.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of the position, the…