Safran · 2 months ago
Staff Qualification Engineer
Brea, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$112K/yr - $134K/yr
9+ years expSafran is a leading aerospace and defense company, and they are seeking a Staff Qualification Engineer to perform formal qualification and regulatory compliance oversight for hardware and software systems. The role involves developing procedures for product compliance, managing qualification test programs, and ensuring adherence to airworthiness requirements while coaching junior engineers.
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Responsibilities
Interface with Design and Software groups to identify support equipment needed to successfully execute performance verification during formal qualification testing
Actively participate and represent the qualification team in all design development meeting such as PDR and CDR
Review and approve technical data pertaining to the Qualification Procedures and Qualification Test Reports needed to demonstrate product compliance to established requirements
Work with, but remain independent of, the design team to ensure adherence to the qualification strategy
Facilitate contracts execution with third-party laboratories to secure the proper resources, test facilities and regulatory agency coordination
Monitor, coordinate and manage all activities related to the execution of formal qualification test program including, but not limited to:
Test schedule (chronological order of test activities)
Set up and integration of test lab and support equipment
Regulatory authority coordination as it relates to the execution of formal qualification testing
Regularly scheduled status reports
As a Subject Matter Expert (SME), performs the necessary research, including root cause analysis to support the development and release of a Failure Reporting and Corrective Action (FRACA) which documents test failure conditions and recovery plan
Masters all the Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC, Environmental (ENV), and Structural (STR) testing requirements and troubleshooting techniques
Represent the company and interface professionally with the FAA, Boeing, Airbus, and company suppliers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience in a related field
9+ years of experience working in a similar role or related field
Experience working in an AS9100 quality environment
Experience in a test environment with emphasis on satisfying the authorities & OEM requirements as well as other industry standards
Strong familiarization with FAA Part 25 and EASA CS Part 25 requirements related to airborne IFE equipment
In-depth knowledge of industry-standard RTCA and airframe qualification requirements
In-depth working knowledge of Microsoft Office
In-depth knowledge of Electrical/EMI test procedures, potential challenges and mitigation techniques
Hands-on experience with: Temperature and pressure chambers, Vibration and Acceleration test equipment, EMI test set up and wiring, Feedback devices such as accelerometers and thermocouples
Benefits
A home allowance to elevate your home workspace
Discretionary bonus program
Future financial security with a 401(k) program with company match
Paid time off covering vacations, personal time off and sick days, capped off by an exciting year-end holiday shutdown
Embraced flexibility with our alternative work schedule (9/80) to navigate your workweeks with every other Friday off
Company
Safran
Safran is an international technology group with divisions in aerospace, defense, and security.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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1999-04-01IPO
Leadership Team
Pierre-Antony Vastra
Safran Aerosystems - Executive VP, Communication and Secretary General (Safran Aerosystems)
Tinku Rasheed
Senior Director, Research & Technology, Product Engineering
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