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Safran System Architect - Mechanical M/F in Kundalahalli, India
System Architect - Mechanical M/F
Vacancy 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 Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets.
Reference
2026-171189
Position description
Domain
Research, design and development
Job field / Job profile
Architecture and systems engineering - System architecture
Job title
System Architect - Mechanical M/F
Employment type
Permanent
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
Overview:
In this role, the Principal Engineer (Systems Architect, Mechanical) will be responsible for System Design of various Actuation Systems product lines including Power Door Opening System (PDOS), Thrust Reverser Actuation Systems (TRAS) and Highlift Flap and Slat Actuation systems and will actively participate in NPI (New Product Introduction), redesign and technology programs of Safran Electronics & Defense Business unit.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Understand system requirements, design intent, and comply with applicable practices, standard works, aerospace standards, customer requirements and regulatory requirements
• Develop system/product level concept & architecture
• Support program and technical reviews as and when required during design & development cycle
• Lead the systems activities for NPI, technology programs and resolve design issues
• Own and maintain technical processes and standard work
• Facilitate and drive the resolution production issues and field failure investigations
• Support Bid & Proposal for new products
• Be self-motivated and keen to get involved in new technologies and projects and learn new skills to map out future career path
• Actively participate in a team environment and work with customers, suppliers, and cross functional teams for product development
Candidate skills & requirements
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent.
• Sound knowledge in mechanical engineering fundamentals and engineering materials
• 12 to 16 years of industry experience in Systems Engineering including 4+ years as System Architect
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in hydraulic and electro-mechanical products
• Knowledge of engineering materials & manufacturing processes is a plus
• Knowledge of aerospace product compliance, qualification, and certification
Position location
Job location
Asia, India
City (-ies)
Kundalahalli, Bangalore
Candidate criteria
Minimum education level achieved
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum experience level required
More than 8 years