General information

Entity

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.

As the world leader in aeronautical electrical systems, Safran Electrical & Power is a key player in the electrification of aircraft equipment and electric and hybrid propulsion. With expertise across the onboard energy chain, the company designs and delivers innovative, optimized and modular architectures and solutions.
  

Reference number

2026-189963  

Job details

Job field / Job profile

Mechanics - Mechanical part or subassembly design

Job title

VIE - Mechanical Design and Product Engineer (m/f/d)

Employment type

VIE

Contract period

12 months

Professional category

Employees / Staff

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 70% Design and Integration of Helicopter Mechanical/Electrical Systems using CATIA V5 and Enovia VPM including creation of Partlist (BoM) and release management in SAP
• 30% writing of technical documents
• In this role you will support the team in Safran Engineering Services (Donauwörth, Germany) for Airbus Helicopters projects

MAIN ACTIVITIES:

• Design and integration of Helicopter mechanical and electrical systems (such as Communication/Navigation and Lighting Equipment) in CATIA V5
• Design of brackets (sheet metal and/or milled parts) for new installations
• Creation of 3D data and 2D drawings (Single Part / Sub-assembly / Installation drawings)
• Creation of parts list or BoM (Bill of Material)
• CAD data management in Enovia VPM and release management in SAP/Winchill
• Review of supplier documents/datasheets (drawings, wiring diagrams, qualification docs, etc)
• Writing of Engineering/Technical documents such as Technical Notes, Project Descriptions, Certification documents

Candidate skills & requirements

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Mechanical Engineering degree or similar qualification
• Knowledge or experience in Mechanical/Electrical Systems Design
• CAD-tools: CATIA V5 (or equivalent), Enovia VPM (or equivalent)
• SAP for creation of Parts List (BoM) and release management is a plus
• Creation of technical drawings and how to read them
• Writing technical documents in English
• Aerospace environment knowledge is a plus
• Aerospace Standards knowledge (DO-160, CS-29,…) is a plus
• Fluent in English is must, German knowledge is a plus
• Mobility (Donauwörth-Bavaria, Germany)

Job location

Job location

Europe, Germany

City (-ies)

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

First experience

Requesting party

Estimated arrival date

12/1/2026

Number of position(s)

1