Senior Installation Engineer

Embark on a transformative career with Safran Passenger Innovations, where we are forging an unparalleled in-flight entertainment ecosystem. As an innovative company we design and engineer world-class In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFEC) solutions. Our products are constantly evolving, solving complex media distribution, playback, and networking problems in a secure, demanding on-wing environment. Safran IFEC products are utilized by many of the world’s premier air carriers. Step aboard and help us by creating the best in-flight experiences for today and beyond!

Job Summary:

The Senior Installation Engineer is a member of the Program Engineering Team within the Program Management Department. This individual will perform tasks associated with the incorporation of Safran Passenger Innovations’ products onto Aircraft Platforms. They will be a member of the technical team responsible for accomplishing tasks associated with Program Engineering for Airline Programs. The Senior Installation Engineer will receive task assignments from a senior member of the Team, Technical Lead(s), assigned to oversee the technical tasks associated with a group of programs.  In some cases, the Senior Installation Engineer can be the assigned as the Technical Lead for Installation engineering elements. Tasks will include the detailed engineering work associated with incorporating Safran Passenger Innovations’ RAVE products to specific Aircraft Platforms for ultimate delivery to airline customers. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Produce seat and system drawings as well as other electrical and/or mechanical drawings/documentation for the installation of company equipment onto aircraft platforms 
• Produce Engineering Drawings consistent with company standards for our products and the integration onto Aircraft Platforms 
• Responsible for design review preparation, support, attendance and delivery 
• Ensure design requirement data is retrieved and implemented properly 
• Ensure requirement compliance for cable design and installation 
• Aircraft certification compliance data preparation 
• Support system installations or trouble shooting as required 
• Interface with team members and be a contributing, value-added member of the team 
• Ensure program configuration data is retrieved and implemented properly 
• Sales Support as required for the integration of Sales Kits 
• Perform basic installation designs independently 
• Utilize knowledge gained to improve efficiency in supporting customer program delivery 
• Perform as an Installation Engineering Technical Lead as necessary 
• Independently represent the company at Technical Meetings with Seat and Monument Vendors and/or Integrators 
• Perform technical checks of installation drawings and documentation 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience in a related field 
• 6-10 years of experience working in a similar role 
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and deliver results 
• 3+ years of experience performing in a technical role on similar engineering tasks 
• Experience with IFE or aircraft installation design 
• Experience working in a team environment 
• Advanced experience in the use of AutoCAD software application (2D) 
• Experience in the use of 3D Modeling software application preferred 

Benefits

The starting pay range for this position is $97,500 - $117,000 per year however, base pay offered may vary depending on the level of the position, skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and location.

In addition to a comprehensive package of health benefits that include company contributions, Safran Passenger Innovations offers a variety of additional benefits and perks to enhance your work-life balance experience including but not limited to:

• 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