Design Engineer
Published 02.11.2026
Company: Safran Landing Systems Job field: Mechanics
Location: Walton, Kentucky, United States
Contract type: Permanent Contract duration: Full-time Required degree: Master Degree Required experience: More than 5 years Professional status: Professional, Engineer & Manager
Spoken language(s): English Fluent
Salary range: Starting at $71,000 annually
ITAR: ITAR Controlled position
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Published 02.11.2026
Job Description
POWERED BY TEAMWORK. Are you ready to be part of a team that drives big ideas and even bigger wins? At Safran, we believe in the power of both collaboration and individual contributions. We understand that it takes diverse perspectives, problem-solving skills, dependability, and trust to push each other forward and achieve great success. For us, working here is more than just a job; its a passion. Theres the unique opportunity to lead the way in aerospace and defense and contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable world.
We trust our employees to bring bold ideas to build the future of aerospace together, contributing to our ranking by TIME as the leading Aerospace & Defense company on the 2023 Worlds Best Companies list (#59 on the full list). Join our team and become part of the group thats making amazing things happen on the ground and in the skies. Together, well proudly step back and say, "We did that."
• Define, organize, and manage the design office activities of W&B programs in development/service, including: • CAD design, sizing, calculations, and analyzing mechanical, dynamic, and thermal calculations (using the Finite Element method) • Ensure the technical and organizational follow-through of the program with support of designers, stress engineers, test lab, thermal and dynamic engineers • Ensure the interface with the internal interlocutors (test laboratory, program manager, program chief engineer, industrial management, quality, after-sales) and external (Airframers (Boeing, Airbus…), Airlines, partners and suppliers) • Define, organize, and manage the subcontracting activities with service providers/experts when required • Participate in research & technology studies and projects • Contribute to the continued advancement of the programs used and the overall Design Engineer role • Be willing to make occasional trips within our production sites, suppliers, partners, customers, airlines, and aircraft manufacturers; in the US, France, and abroad • Perform other related duties as required
Job Requirements
ITAR Controlled Position: Role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency
• Masters degrees related to the mechanics of solids • Experience in a successful technical project in aeronautics: +5 years preferred • Demonstrated significant skills in mechanical design, static & fatigue analysis, behaviors of metallic materials, CAD, DFMEA, design to cost, and design for manufacturing • CAD software: Experience with design tools such as CATIA, SolidWorks, or equivalent • Technical documentation: Skills in drafting reports and justification documents to meet certification requirements • Knowledge of manufacturing processes (forged, cast, machined, heat-treated components) • Skills in dynamic/vibration analysis of mechanical equipment as well as in thermal analysis are valued
Behavioral skills: • Mechanical design • Decision Making • Facilitating Change and Innovation • Planning and Organizing • Quality Orientation • Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills • Teamwork • Rigor
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Candidates for positions with Safran Landing Systems must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic data or other legally protected status. Safran Landing Systems is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. To verify the information in the job listing or if you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email [email@protected]. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
Company Information
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 magazines "Worlds Best Companies 2024" ranking.
Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems. Its expertise covers the entire life cycle of its products, from design and manufacturing to maintenance and repair. The company has partnerships with more than 25 airframers in civil, regional, commercial and military transport, supporting more than 35,000 aircraft and making over 100,000 landings every day.
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