Job Description
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
**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
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