Research and Development Engineer

Job description

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aircraft propulsion and equipment, space and defense markets. Safran has a global presence, with more than 58,000 employees and sales of 16.5 billion euros in 2017. Working alone or in partnership, Safran holds world or European leadership positions in its core markets. Safran is listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange, and is part of the CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 indices.
In February 2018, Safran took control of Zodiac Aerospace, significantly expanding its aircraft equipment activities. Zodiac Aerospace has 32,500 employees and generated sales of 5.1 billion euros for its fiscal year ended August 31, 2017.

Safran is ranked among the Top 100 Global Innovators by Thomson Reuters and is featured on the "Happy at work" rankings. The Group places fourth on the Universum ranking for the favorite companies of newly-qualified engineers in France.

Safran Electronics & Defense is a world leader in the supply of solutions and services in optronics, avionics, electronics and critical software for both commercial and military markets. The company equips more than 1,000 boats, 25,000 land vehicles and 10,000 aircraft worldwide.   

Job details

Main domain/Job field

Research, design and development - Product project management

Job title

Research and Development Engineer

Secondary domain/Job field

Program / Customer Relations - Sales & Marketing

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

About the role
We are a seeking an experienced Research and Development Engineer to create new business opportunities by researching and identifying potential prospects within the Australian market. You will need to analyse current products and issues to innovate and improve Safran Electronics & Defense Group's Research & Development strategy in Australia.

Key Duties and Responsibilities, but not limited to;
• Identify SED products for the local market. Research potential opportunities, by identifying current products and issues in order to innovate and improve SED's product for the Australian & New Zealand market.
• Establish relationships with universities, research intuitions and other local companies. Identify potential scope of work for each and assess if they will meet SAFRAN strategy.
• Maintain all documentation of product and processes.
• Study and establish cooperative research and partnerships with local Australian companies and/or universities.
• Develop and Implement a R&D strategy for SEDA.
• Conduct R&D activities for SEDA projects.
• International and domestic travel would be a job requirement from time to time.

Additional description

Desired profile

Can demonstrate:
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Department of Defence security clearance to Baseline or similar (i.e NATO)
• Attention to detail and effective analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Innovative and highly organised
• Proactive, Autonomous, Rigorous
• Interest in advanced technologies
• Strong work ethic
• French speaker would be advantageous

Candidate skills & requirements

Qualifications and Experience
• A tertiary qualification in Engineering
• Previous experience in a similar role would be highly regarded
• Experience working within the defence industry - desirable
• Strong understanding of Safran Electronics & Defense Group's technology and products
• Strong understanding of Safran Electronics & Defense Group's development strategy
• Sound understanding of the Australian defence electronic market
• Expertise in Optronics & sound knowledge in Navigation
• Advance use of Microsoft office (word, excel and powerpoint)