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Safran Project Engineer in Everett, Washington

Project Engineer

Job details

General information

Entity

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 Cabin designs, certifies, manufactures and supports innovative aircraft cabin interiors, equipment and systems, providing airlines and OEM Customers with distinctive aircraft branding, and their passengers with a safe, comfortable and enjoyable flying experience.

Reference number

2026-173259

Job details

Domain

Research, design and development

Job field / Job profile

Mechanics - Mechanical part or subassembly design

Job title

Project Engineer

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Northwest Aerospace Technologies (“NAT”), a Safran Company, is the only EASA DOA Certified aircraft interior reconfiguration group in the United States. Focusing on commercial and military aircrafts, NAT provides first class services in design, engineering, quality, certification, and manufacturing for a variety of Blue-Chip customers.

In the role of Project Engineer you'll play a pivotal part on our Engineering team. You will provide Engineering leadership to a team representing multiple skill areas, which may include internal and external resources and customers. Develop engineering project plans to accomplish customer requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Develop and obtain approval for Statements of Work (SOW) supporting research, development, and new business

  • Manage SOW changes, assess impacts, and negotiate adjustments to scope, deliverables, resources, cost, and schedule

  • Lead project execution to fulfill SOW requirements

  • Define and track program performance metrics

  • Plan and coordinate resources throughout the project lifecycle

  • Lead and supervise a team of up to 20 engineers (planning, organizing, coaching, mentoring, training)

  • Manage multiple priorities and delegate tasks effectively

  • Collaborate with internal departments and vendors to resolve program issues

  • Communicate clearly with engineering teams, management, customers, and vendors

  • Develop engineering plans, staffing plans, schedules, and manage critical path items to meet budget and timeline goals

  • Provide regular project status updates to upper management

  • Serve as the primary engineering focal point for assigned programs

  • Review and approve designs, changes, specifications, and drawing releases

  • Maintain regular attendance and fulfill additional assigned duties

Knowledge/Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (B.S.) or equivalent

  • Minimum 7 years of industry experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience

  • Must qualify as a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, eligible Permanent Resident, or political asylee) to support ITAR-regulated programs

But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)

• Your Career: Safran is committed to providing internal mobility to our employees. We operate globally so the sky is the limit of where your Safran journey can take you.

• Your Development: Safran employees have free access to Safran University courses and external tuition reimbursement for approved programs or certifications.

• Your Benefits: Our suite of comprehensive benefits include health care (medical, dental and vision), life insurance, 401(k) savings plans with company match, paid time off, Safran Perks with BenefitHub – Employee Discounts & Rewards Marketplace for consumer products/services and more!

At Safran Cabin, diversity & inclusion is a source of richness that adds quality of life, performance, and innovation. We welcome diverse contributions and provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, disability/medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic characteristics or information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Candidate skills & requirements

Job Requirements:

  • Working knowledge of aircraft structural, interior, mechanical, and electrical engineering

  • Experience with structural substantiation and certification

  • Aviation background with aircraft interior experience required

  • Ability to lead, coach, train, and mentor a team of up to 20 engineers

  • Assess team strengths and effectively delegate work for maximum productivity

  • Collaborate with departments and vendors to reach consensus on program solutions

  • Prepare meeting materials and conduct design reviews to drive progress and alignment

  • Plan engineering packages, staffing, schedules, and manage critical path to meet budget and timeline goals

  • Strong communication, time management, and problem-solving skills

  • Proficiency in CAD systems, spreadsheets, word processing, project scheduling, and presentation software

  • Physical ability to sit for extended periods, lift up to 10 pounds regularly and 25 pounds occasionally, with adequate close/color vision

  • Willingness to travel and work overtime as required

We seek service-oriented team players with strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude, adaptable to our innovative and evolving environment.

Across all team members, we are looking for the following attributes:

• Team oriented

• Process focused

• Open & honest communication

• Quality minded

• Ability to persevere and honor commitments

• Recognizes success

• Executes with urgency

• Creates solutions

• Customer focused in everything we do

Annual salary

$102,560 - $161,170 Annually

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, Washington, Everett

City (-ies)

415 Riverside Rd. WA 98201 Everett

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 5 years

ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency

Yes

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