7 jobs in Safran

Senior Project Manager
**Job details**
**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.
Safran Electronics & Defense is an international company with more than 19,000 employees who bring together expertise and team spirit to design high-technology solutions for the aerospace, defense and space sectors. By combining human and technological intelligence, the company develops products and services for both civil and military customers, operating on land, at sea, in the air and in space.
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**Job details**
**Domain**
Programs / Customer Relations
**Job field / Job profile**
Programs - Program manager level 3
**Job title**
Senior Project Manager
**Employment type**
Permanent
**Professional category**
Professional, Engineer & Manager
**Part time / Full time**
Full-time
**Job description**
As a fully owned subsidiary of Safran Electronics & Defense, Safran Electronics & Defense Australasia Pty Ltd (SEDA) delivers and supports various products including high-performance optronics and inertial navigation equipment.
SEDA experiencing a growth spurt in the defence sector and is looking for an enthusiastic Senior Project Manager
Reporting to the Head of Programs, the Senior Project Manager, will leads complex projects, ensuring successful project execution in line with company objectives. This role is responsible for managing projects and representing the Head of Programs during key customer interactions, such as Mandated System Reviews (MSRs), Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs), and project kick-off meetings.
In this role, you will be responsible for:
- Lead a large multi-discipline engineering team,
- Lead a product development team from design to manufacturing,
- Have developed and maintained comprehensive project management plans, processes and systems,
- Sound knowledge in iterative project delivery cycle and agile project management
**But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)**
SEDA is looking for someone who can also bring the following skills:
- Strategic Leadership: Proven ability to manage projects of strategic significance, aligning project outcomes with organisational objectives.
- Contractual Acumen: In-depth understanding and expertise in managing Defence contracts, particularly within the ASDEFCON framework.
- Analytical and Problem-Solving: Strong ability to proactively identify risks, analyse issues, and develop effective mitigation strategies.
- Communication and Stakeholder Management: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, effectively engaging stakeholders and clearly conveying complex information
**Candidate skills & requirements**
To be successful in this role you must have:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Project Management, Business, or a related discipline.
- Extensive experience managing complex and strategically significant ASDEFCON projects within the Defence industry is highly desirable.
- Advanced proficiency in PMI methodologies, project scheduling, cost management, Estimate-To-Complete analyses, and Earned Value Management (EVM).
- Applicants must be Australian citizens eligible to obtain and maintain a Defence security clearance to Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1).
**Job location**
**Job location**
Oceania, Australia, New South Wales
**City (-ies)**
BOTANY
**Applicant criteria**
**Minimum education level achieved**
Bachelor's Degree
**Minimum experience level required**
More than 5 years

Systems Architect (Technical Lead)
**Job details**
**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.
Safran Electronics & Defense is an international company with more than 19,000 employees who bring together expertise and team spirit to design high-technology solutions for the aerospace, defense and space sectors. By combining human and technological intelligence, the company develops products and services for both civil and military customers, operating on land, at sea, in the air and in space.
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**Job details**
**Domain**
Programs / Customer Relations
**Job field / Job profile**
Architecture and systems engineering - Systems engineering
**Job title**
Systems Architect (Technical Lead)
**Employment type**
Permanent
**Professional category**
Professional, Engineer & Manager
**Part time / Full time**
Full-time
**Job description**
As a fully owned subsidiary of Safran Electronics & Defense, Safran Electronics & Defense Australasia Pty Ltd (SEDA) delivers and supports various products including high-performance optronics and inertial navigation equipment.
SEDA is experiencing an increase in growth and is looking for an experienced Systems Architect to take the technical lead and Design Authority role.
Reporting to the Head of Engineering, the Systems Architect serves as SEDA's technical authority for a designated optronics product family. This role holds delegated Design Authority (DA) within Australia, acting as the primary technical reference point and main interface with the customer.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
System architecture definition and function allocation across optical, mechanical, electronics, and software domains.
Taking products from prototype through to commercially delivered, fielded solutions, not prototype delivery alone.
Managing or directing multidisciplinary engineering teams within a project context.
Establishing and implementing V&V programs, including ATPs, ATProcs, and formal Defence acceptance activities.
Producing SAD, SSDD, ICD, and ATPRoc-class engineering documents against customer specifications.
Leading complex technical reviews with customers and subcontractors.
Exercising Design Authority or delegated technical authority for a product or product family.
**But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)**
We are looking for someone who can bring the following:
- Technical Authority: Confident holding and defending architectural decisions from customers, subcontractors, or parent company counterparts.
- Communication and Stakeholder Management: Ability to engage effectively at executive, program, and specialist technical levels, both with Defence customers and internal engineering teams.
- Analytical and Problem-Solving: Structured approach to identifying and resolving architectural trade-offs, with clear and auditable design rationale.
- Contractual Awareness: Understanding of Australian Defence acquisition frameworks, particularly ASDEFCON Complex Materiel.
**Candidate skills & requirements**
In this role, you must bring:
Bachelor's degree or higher in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience in EO/IR, optronics, imaging, or sensing product development programs.
- Experience with MBSE tooling such as CATIA Magic, Rhapsody, or equivalent (SysML / UML) is desirable.
- Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) with Engineers Australia, or actively working toward this credential, is desirable.
- Applicants must be Australian citizens eligible to obtain and maintain a Defence security clearance to Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1).
**Job location**
**Job location**
Oceania, Australia, New South Wales
**City (-ies)**
BOTANY
**Applicant criteria**
**Minimum education level achieved**
Bachelor's Degree
**Minimum experience level required**
More than 5 years

Field Representative
**Vacancy details**
**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.
Safran Helicopter Engines is the world leader in helicopter engines and the only manufacturer exclusively specialized in this market. Operating worldwide, the company employs 6,100 people, serves more than 2,500 customers across 155 countries, and has over 21,500 engines in service.
**Reference**
FR
**Position description**
**Domain**
Programs / Customer Relations
**Job field / Job profile**
Customer services and support - Field representative
**Job title**
Field Representative
**Employment type**
Permanent
**Professional category**
Professional, Engineer & Manager
**Part time / Full time**
Full-time
**Job description**
Reporting to the Field Representative Manager, the Field Representative is responsible for:
- Provide local proactive assistance to the operators
- Provide technical assistance to SAFRAN Helicopter Engines Australia customers as required: 24 hours a day / 7 days a week
- Assist the customer to ensure the operational serviceability of SAFRAN Helicopter Engines equipment in compliance with safety and national airworthiness instructions
- Provide regular updates on SAFRAN Helicopter Engines Australia fleets and operational data
- Confirmation of removals according to published technical publication
- Ensure that all entries within the Logbooks, Log cards are executed correctly and as per established procedures
- Promote the entry into service of products and support services
- Facilitate the return of products for investigation, repair or overhaul as required
- The completion of Technical Reports as appropriate for the work performed
- To liaise with the Customer Support Team of any issues arising during customer interaction and recording these subjects in our global CRM database.
- Regularly visit customers as per established programme
- Report and maintain accurate Fleet activity
- Report Customer satisfaction as required
- Coordinate and communicate with Customer Support team as required to ensure highest levels of support and customer satisfaction
**But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.)**
We offer more than just a job - we offer a career in a globally respected organisation that values:
- A collaborative, high-performance culture
- A commitment to innovation and continuous improvement
- A diverse and inclusive workplace where your ideas matter
- Competitive benefits including 5 weeks of annual leave, access to health programs after probation, and support through our holistic Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Ongoing training, development, and career pathways while contributing to world-class helicopter engine technology in a collaborative and inclusive workplace
To submit your application on our website it is best to use a desktop. If you have any issues submitting your application please contact Ilona on .
SAFRAN is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value the skills, experience, and personal qualities of all our people and select candidates based on merit. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Candidates must currently have the legal right to work in Australia to be eligible to apply for this position. Please note all final applicants for this position will be asked to complete a national police check.
**Candidate skills & requirements**
This demanding role requires you to have strong proven experience and knowledge in:
- One of more of SAFRAN Helicopter Engine variants such as, Arriel, Arrius, RTM322
- Performing technical support for operators
- Providing detailed customer service
- Performing maintenance tasks in service centres and in the field
- Performing release inspections and issuing release documentation
- Airframe to engine interface knowledge would be highly regarded
Additionally in this role, you will be required to frequently travel to the numerous operators in the region, therefore flexibility is rated as a key attribute.
**Position location**
**Job location**
Oceania, Australia, New South Wales
**City (-ies)**
Wackett Street, Bankstown Aerodrome, Sydney, Canterbury-Bankstown Council, Nouvelle Galles du Sud, 2
**Candidate criteria**
**Minimum education level achieved**
Certificate / Diploma / Advanced Diploma
**Minimum experience level required**
More than 5 years

Commercial Manager - Helicopter Engines
**Vacancy details**
**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.
Safran Helicopter Engines is the world leader in helicopter engines and the only manufacturer exclusively specialized in this market. Operating worldwide, the company employs 6,100 people, serves more than 2,500 customers across 155 countries, and has over 21,500 engines in service.
**Reference**
CM
**Position description**
**Domain**
Programs / Customer Relations
**Job field / Job profile**
Sales / marketing - Sales
**Job title**
Commercial Manager - Helicopter Engines
**Employment type**
Permanent
**Professional category**
Employees / Staff
**Part time / Full time**
Full-time
**Job description**
We are looking for a passionate and driven Commercial Manager to join our Front Office Department. The role of the Commercial Manager is to help drive our mission of delivering world-class support to our clients in critical and commercial sectors. If you are ready to contribute to an exciting and meaningful industry, this is the opportunity for you.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible to find new business opportunities for site growth throughout the region
- Increase our Support By the Hour (SBH) penetration within our region
- Negotiating new contract agreements with customers
- Reporting and the achievement of contract budget performance and target equipment turn times
- Ensure our customers are provided with world class customer support commercially
- Work in collaboration with the Customer Service Representative team in delivering results and collective performance
- Regular travel and close proximity to our customers is a key part of this role. Attending Trade Shows, visiting our customers and developing these relationships will be key.
**But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.)**
We offer more than just a job - we offer a career in a globally respected organisation that values:
- A collaborative, high-performance culture
- A commitment to innovation and continuous improvement
- A diverse and inclusive workplace where your ideas matter
- Competitive benefits including 5 weeks of annual leave, access to health programs after probation, and support through our holistic Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- A convenient Bankstown Airport location with free onsite parking
- Ongoing training, development, and career pathways while contributing to world-class helicopter engine technology in a collaborative and inclusive workplace
To submit your application on our website it is best to use a desktop. If you have any issues submitting your application please contact Ilona on .
SAFRAN is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value the skills, experience, and personal qualities of all our people and select candidates based on merit. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Candidates must currently have the legal right to work in Australia to be eligible to apply for this position. Please note all final applicants for this position will be asked to complete a national police check.
**Candidate skills & requirements**
- Tertiary qualification in Business or Sales related and/or Engineering course will be highly regarded
- Sales training/qualification would be advantageous
- Project management training/qualification would be advantageous
- Experience working within a Regional OEM Customer Service or Commercial Sales team
- Experience working in a sales position with invoicing KPI's
- A strong sales focus with robust negotiating skills enhanced by a flair for customer service
- Understanding of contractual terms and specifications, commercial and technical
- Good working knowledge and understanding of aviation regulations
- Good knowledge of our regional customer base, and ideally has been part of this community, and is well respected throughout the aviation industry
**Position location**
**Job location**
Oceania, Australia, New South Wales
**City (-ies)**
Wackett Street, Bankstown Aerodrome, Sydney, Canterbury-Bankstown Council, Nouvelle Galles du Sud, 2
**Candidate criteria**
**Minimum education level achieved**
Certificate / Diploma / Advanced Diploma
**Minimum experience level required**
More than 5 years

Information, Communications and Technology Business Partner
**Job details**
**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.
Safran Electronics & Defense is an international company with more than 19,000 employees who bring together expertise and team spirit to design high-technology solutions for the aerospace, defense and space sectors. By combining human and technological intelligence, the company develops products and services for both civil and military customers, operating on land, at sea, in the air and in space.
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**Job details**
**Domain**
Performance and Support
**Job field / Job profile**
IT - Information systems consultant
**Job title**
Information, Communications and Technology Business Partner
**Employment type**
Permanent
**Professional category**
Professional, Engineer & Manager
**Part time / Full time**
Part-time
**Job description**
As a fully owned subsidiary of Safran Electronics & Defense, Safran Electronics & Defense Australasia Pty Ltd (SEDA) delivers and supports a range of products, including high-performance optronics and inertial navigation equipment. Headquartered in Sydney, SEDA brings local expertise in integrating optronics and navigation systems for air, land, and naval platforms used by the Australian and New Zealand Defence Forces.
Objective of the ICT Business Partner Role:
The primary objective of the ICT Business Partner is to ensure the reliability and security of IT resources, thereby supporting the productivity and efficiency of all employees and the broader organization.
Please note that this is a part-time role, working three days per week.
Key Responsibilities:
Reporting to the ICT Manager, the ICT Business Partner will contribute to the following activities:
Technical Support: Provide first-line technical support to end-users for hardware, software, and network issues, both on-site and remotely.
Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve technical problems related to desktops, laptops, mobile devices, printers, and other ICT equipment.
System Maintenance: Assist with the installation, configuration, upgrade, and update of IT systems and software.
Inventory Management: Track and manage ICT assets, including hardware and software licenses.
User Account Management: Support account creation, password resets, and access permissions for employees.
Documentation: Maintain records of ICT incidents, solutions, and procedures.
Network Support: Assist in monitoring network performance and providing basic network setup support (e.g., device connections, Wi-Fi support).
Security Compliance: Help ensure compliance with ICT security protocols and company IT policies.
Training: Provide basic IT training and guidance to employees as needed.
Support IT Projects: Participate in IT-related projects or rollouts under supervision.
**But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)**
Personal Attributes & Skills:
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting mindset.
Good written and verbal communication skills, particularly in technical contexts.
Ability to work flexibly and adapt to varying schedules.
Motivation to learn and develop technical expertise in an international industrial environment.
**Candidate skills & requirements**
To be successful in this role, you must have:
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in ICT or a related discipline.
Initial professional experience through internships, academic projects, graduate roles, or equivalent exposure to ICT systems and frontline ICT support.
Basic understanding of computer systems, mobile devices, and other tech products.
Familiarity with operating systems (e.g., Windows, macOS) and common office software.
Exposure to the rollout of ICT projects, hardware, and software.
Previous experience in an IT support or helpdesk role (a plus).
Certifications such as CompTIA ITF+ or Microsoft Certified: Fundamentals (optional but advantageous).
Awareness of quality management systems and regulated environments.
Interest in defence, aerospace, or high-technology industrial sectors.
**Job location**
**Job location**
Oceania, Australia, New South Wales
**City (-ies)**
BOTANY
**Applicant criteria**
**Minimum education level achieved**
Bachelor's Degree
**Minimum experience level required**
More than 5 years

Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT) Engineer
**Job details**
**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.
Safran Electronics & Defense is an international company with more than 19,000 employees who bring together expertise and team spirit to design high-technology solutions for the aerospace, defense and space sectors. By combining human and technological intelligence, the company develops products and services for both civil and military customers, operating on land, at sea, in the air and in space.
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**Job details**
**Domain**
Programs / Customer Relations
**Job field / Job profile**
Architecture and systems engineering - Systems engineering
**Job title**
Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT) Engineer
**Employment type**
Permanent
**Professional category**
Professional, Engineer & Manager
**Part time / Full time**
Full-time
**Job description**
As a fully owned subsidiary of Safran Electronics & Defense, Safran Electronics & Defense Australasia Pty Ltd (SEDA) delivers and supports various products including high-performance optronics and inertial navigation equipment.
Headquartered in Sydney, SEDA brings local expertise in the integration of optronics and navigation systems for the air, land, and naval platforms of the Australian and New Zealand Defence Forces.
In this role, you will be responsible for the design, integration, and verification of resilient PNT solutions for complex systems operating in challenging environments. You will work across system architecture, GNSS and timing engineering, sensor fusion, and assured PNT technologies, collaborating closely with software, hardware, and systems engineering teams.
This role is suited to an engineer with strong systems thinking, hands-on technical depth, and experience delivering high-reliability navigation and timing solutions.
In addition, the PNT Engineer provides technical input and subject matter expertise during proposal, capture, and tender phases.
In this role, you will be responsible for:
Systems Engineering & Architecture
- Gather, analyse and formalise internal and external stakeholders' needs relating to resilient PNT systems.
- Define end-to-end PNT system architectures integrating GNSS, INS, IMUs, aiding sensors (odometers, altimeters, computer vision), atomic clocks, time servers and Navwar software.
- Develop and maintain PNT architecture, design, and interface documentation, including SAD, SSDD, and interface control documentation.
- Develop simulation environments to characterize PNT solution performance and robustness.
PNT Engineering
- Knowledge on Safran's Inertial Navigation product lines (INS, IMU, gyroscope and accelerometer sensors), address questions and provide training to customers and industry partners.
- Knowledge on Safran's Timing product lines (clocks, time servers), address questions and provide training to customers and industry partners.
- Design, integrate and support PNT solutions for trials, demonstrations and trade shows, including inertial navigation, PPS generation, UTC traceability, clock disciplining, and holdover strategies.
- Support alternative and complementary PNT techniques, including inertial-only navigation, terrain aiding, celestial navigation, and signals of opportunity.
- Contribute to assured PNT strategies for operation in GNSS degraded or contested environments.
**But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)**
In this role, you will be responsible for: (continued)
GNSS and Navwar Engineering
- Knowledge on Safran's GNSS product lines (receivers, antenna, interference detection and mitigation software), address questions and provide training to customers and industry partners.
- Design, integrate, and support GNSS receivers, antenna and simulation solutions for trials, demonstrations and trade shows, including single and dual frequency and multi-constellation systems (GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, etc).
- Analyse GNSS signal structures, propagation effects, and error mechanisms with Safran's Navwar software SKYDEL.
- Support compliance with relevant GNSS, navigation, and timing standards.
- Design and support mitigation strategies against GNSS jamming, spoofing, and interference.
Verification, Validation & Test
- Define verification strategies, test plans, and acceptance criteria for PNT systems and functions.
- Establish and maintain Verification Cross-Reference Matrices (VCRM).
- Plan, execute, and support verification activities including Acceptance Test Plans (ATP), Acceptance Test Procedures (ATProcs), and Acceptance Test Reports (ATR).
- Support laboratory, field-, and flight-testing activities.
- Analyse test data and validate navigation and timing performance against system requirements.
- Produce technical reports, compliance evidence, and verification documentation.
**Candidate skills & requirements**
To be successful in this role you must have:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering (Aerospace, Electrical, Mechatronics, Robotics, Systems Engineering, or related discipline).
- Demonstrated experience in systems engineering, including requirements management, system architecture, integration, and verification and validation (IV&V).
- Hands-on experience with GNSS, INS, IMUs, sensor fusion, and supporting laboratory, field, and or flight testing.
- Familiarity with Defence acquisition frameworks such as ASDEFCON and experience with safety- or mission-critical systems in regulated environments is highly desirable.
SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Defence security clearance.
Core Technical Skills
- Systems engineering and product development life cycle.
- Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS): GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, etc.
- Inertial Navigation Systems (INS).
- Inertial Measurement Units (IMU), including MEMS, FOG, and RLG technologies.
- Sensor fusion and estimation theory.
- Timing systems and clock management.
- Kalman filtering techniques, including Extended and Unscented Kalman Filters (EKF, UKF).
Software & Tools
- MATLAB and Simulink.
- Python and/or C/C++.
- Embedded software fundamentals.
- Navigation modelling and simulation tools.
**Job location**
**Job location**
Oceania, Australia, New South Wales
**City (-ies)**
BOTANY
**Applicant criteria**
**Minimum education level achieved**
Bachelor's Degree
**Minimum experience level required**
More than 5 years