Design Engineer 2

HERE, WE CRAFT EXCELLENCE TOGETHER. At Safran, we believe in sustainable career journeys, collaboration as a cornerstone of innovation, and the freedom to explore diverse career paths. As a Design Engineer 2 you’ll contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future of aerospace.

Highlights from our facility:

Safran Seats in Gainesville, Texas, plays a big role in making top-notch aircraft seats for airlines around the world. The team here is known for their know-how and dedication to building comfortable, reliable seats for both commercial and business planes. With a focus on quality and new ideas, the Gainesville facility helps keep Safran at the forefront of the aviation seating industry, working closely with airlines and aircraft makers to deliver seats passengers appreciate.

This position contributes to our vision by:

• Reviews specification as related to assigned job.

• Prepares check list.

• Prepares lay-outs.

• Prepares structural sub-assemblies and drawings.

• Prepares sketches for details.

At Safran Seats, we value service-oriented team players who demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to adapt to our dynamic, innovative environment.

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Design Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Mechanical and Energy Engineering or a related engineering degree (minimum of 12 years equivalent related engineering experience will be considered in lieu of Bachelor’s degree). OR

• plus an additional 2 years of related design experience required with Bachelors degree

• OR -

• plus 1 year of related design experience required with Masters degree

• Must have excellent drafting skills in CATIA V5 (or higher) and/or Pro/Engineer.

• Must be able to provide complicated lay-outs and program design studies.

• Must have the ability to generate written communication and to operate required office equipment.

• Ability to read and review written communication.

Across all team members, we are looking for the following attributes:

• Innovative & Curious

• Collaborative & Inclusive

• Committed to Safety

• Trustworthy

• Results Focused

• Driven to Excellence

• Powered by Teamwork

• Competitive salaries

• Paid holidays

• Recognition programs

• Comprehensive benefits

• Retirement (401K) plans with employer match

• Professional development opportunities

• Tuition assistance

• Over 300 career paths across global sites

Join Safran Seats, where you can look to the skies and say “we did that.”

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine’s ““World’s Best Companies 2025”” ranking.

With more than one million seats installed across the fleets of the world’s leading airlines, Safran Seats is one of the global leaders in passenger, crew, aircraft and helicopter seating, delivering innovative, high value-added solutions.