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Job Description

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 Research and Technology Engineer is responsible for creating breakthrough and disruptive innovations by using creative thinking and unique ideas in fundamentally different ways to create tomorrow's opportunities.

Join our team and become part of the group that's making amazing things happen on the ground and in the skies. Together, we'll proudly step back and say, “We did that”.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Utilize the paradigm deconstruction techniques to “think outside of the box”.
• Apply the fail fast/fail cheap methodology to rapidly and inexpensively pursue innovation opportunities.
• Complete data mining tasks and participate in “think tank” sessions on a recurring basis to generate breakthrough ideas and opportunities.
• Collaborate with Safran engineers, research partners, industry partners, and university partners to generate breakthrough ideas and opportunities.
• Develop constructions and “recipes” for next generation materials
• Develop novel manufacturing methods and equipment for manufacturing next generation fabrics.
• Develop novel manufacturing methods, seaming methods, and equipment to manufacture inflatable safety equipment using next generation fabrics.
• Fabricate and test composite components.
• Assist in the commercialization of inflation system components.
• Take innovations from Technology Readiness Level 1 (idea) to Technology Readiness Level 4 (critical functions demonstrated).

• Take innovations from Manufacturing Readiness Level 1 (idea) to Manufacturing Readiness Level 4 (capable to produce the technology in a laboratory environment).
• Monitor patent activity of competitors, suppliers, and partners.
• Draft monthly Technology Watch reports.
• Create technical specifications and reports.
• Adheres to safe work practices and contributes to the evolution of the health, safety, and environmental program and culture,
• Regular, predictable attendance is required;
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Qualifications
Note for level:
• Basic: Incumbent is able to use their knowledge/skill with support by more experienced individuals.
• Advanced: Incumbent is able to independently use their knowledge/skill.
• Expert: Incumbent is able to train others on their knowledge/skill.

Education and Experience
• Must have a Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university and at least 5 years of related experience.

Language Skills
• Must be fluent in English with the ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical journals related to and innovation -Advanced
• Must be able to clearly and effectively present information to team members and management in English- Advanced

Mathematical Skills
• Must be able to perform engineering related calculations -Advanced

Computer Skills
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project-Advanced

Reasoning Ability
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions- Advanced
• Ability to analyze problems and identify the root cause- Advanced
• Ability to make decisions based on facts- Advanced

Other Skills and Abilities
• Must be able to work independently with little direction. - Advanced
• Must be able to manage multiple projects at the same time. - Expert
• Must have the ability to deliver to plan and deadlines. - Expert

Company Information

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 Aerosystems is one of the world leaders in aviation systems dedicated to aircraft and helicopter safety, as well as fluid and fuel management. The company is a key player in the field of flight safety (oxygen, evacuation, floatation) and participates in the decarbonization of aviation through enabling sustainable alternative fuels and new engine architectures. It has 5,200 employees in 7 countries.