Senior Aeroacoustics Engineer

Job description

Summary

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; it's a passion. There's the unique opportunity to lead the way in aerospace and defense and contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable world.

Under the direction of the Director of Engineering, the Aerospace Engineer 3 is responsible for planning, managing, and executing aerodynamic and acoustic analysis, design, and testing. The Aerospace Engineer 3 will contribute to team efforts by supporting sales proposals through performance predictions and technical presentations along with planning and managing workload with Safran Aero Boosters.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and manage Aero Department workload in cooperation with Safran Aero Boosters.
• Responsible for test cell aerodynamic design, analysis, and testing.
• Responsible for CFD modeling and analysis including flow and thermal.
• Ensure quality adherence to budget and schedule constraints.
• Responsible for the concept, design, development and management of Safran Test Cells' projects.
• Participate in regular reporting and the development of the analytical work scope, estimated costs and schedules.
• Support sales proposals with analysis, reports, performance predictions and technical presentations.
• Maintain and improve Safran Test Cells' Aerodynamic analysis tools.
• Provide technical support for model and full-scale aerodynamic testing.
• Provide technical support for Safran Test Cells' acoustic efforts.
• Actively participate in a continuous improvement culture providing recommendations and implementing enhancements to current methods and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Aeronautical or related field with 5+ years of related experience required. - MS in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Aeronautical Engineering or related field preferred.
• Engineering project management experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Ansys Fluent CFD.

Working knowledge of least two of the following

• MatLab, 3D Solid Modeling (Unigraphics NX preferred), CAD, CAE, and Nastran FEA.
• Ability to develop and deliver compelling presentations.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written with a proven ability to be assertive yet approachable delivering a positive customer service experience.
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; actively seeks opportunities to improve and promote quality and monitors own work to ensure quality is met.
• Self-motivated, driven, organized, detail oriented, able to multi-task, prioritize and excel in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills including problem identification, analysis, action planning and execution.
• Knowledge of risk assessments including FEA and FMECA.
• Proficient in MS Office programs to include Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Able and willing to travel up to 10% of the time both domestically and internationally.