Mechanical Designer M-F

Published 06.22.2026

Company : Safran Electronics & Defense Job field : R&D Technical Direction Location : Torino , Italy Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Required degree : Master Degree Required experience : More than 3 years

2026-182484

Published 06.22.2026

Job Description

We design, invent, and deliver the most advanced and diverse range of aerospace systems on the market. We are inventors. We are manufacturers. We work in space exploration, commercial air travel, defense, and rescue applications. Always learning and pushing the boundaries, we are an undisputed industry leader that continually sets the bar higher and higher. Come soar with us.

Get onboard the Safran's Italy Engineering team and play a part in expanding the opportunities to develop new products and challenge the state of art technology. Engineering employees could network across our businesses and functions, while improving the productivity, quality, and efficiency of our products worldwide.

The ideal candidate shall hold experience in Aerospace & Defense domains (or similar, i.e. Automotive, Automation, Machinery etc.), dealing with complex systems mechanical design. We are not looking for a draftsman, but we would like to welcome onboard an engineer with proven experience and passion in solve complex mechanical problems and designing of innovative solution with the ability to follow and end-to-end process from product conception to its production and testing.

Primary Responsibilities:

Joining the Mechanical Design Team, you will work on design and development of Flight Control Actuation Systems (Hydraulic, Mechanical, Electro-mechanical) and Nacelle Components from the concept phase to the detail phase; address issues resolution in a team-working environment. Assess the feasibility of product design with varying complexity, assuring high quality technical content and timely closure. Prepare, update, review and maintain models, drawing and design documentations at system, sub-system and component level.

Qualification:

Engineering degree (Aerospace or Mechanical will be preferred).

3+ years of actuation design experience, including experience in complex concept and detail design.

Strong knowledge of 3d modelling tools (Siemens Unigraphics NX™).

Solid modelling and ability to manage large assemblies.

Excellent knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (per ISO and ASME standards).

Experience with PLM tools (Siemens TeamCenter ™ will be preferred).

Ability to organize and execute tasks, including supervision of other designers (external and internal).

Good written and verbal communication skills at all levels.

Team player, demonstrating positive and collaborative attitude.

Will be a plus:

Knowledge of tolerance and stack up analysis tools (i.e. Siemens VariationalAnalysis™).

Knowledge of gearbox dimensioning tools (i.e. KissSoft™).

Knowledge of aerospace materials.

Knowledge of electrical wiring and cable packaging.

Understanding of design to manufacturing and to cost principles.

Understanding of reliability and maintainability concepts.

Job Requirements

What does Safran offer you?

A gross annual salary in the range of €50,000 to €55,000 determined on the basis of your skills and experience;

A structured system for skills development and enhancement, continuous training and opportunities for professional growth;

A hybrid working arrangement with the option to work remotely for up to 2 days a week;

Additional leave for parental responsibilities and study grants for children;

Study grants for employees and additional leave for continuous training;

A welfare platform and incentives for sustainable mobility;

Psychological, tax and social support services;

At Safran, you will find a structured system for skills development and enhancement, designed to promote a shared vision, foster collaboration in achieving new goals and encourage a proactive, innovation-driven approach.

We believe that diversity of approaches and perspectives is a key driver in creating value for our people, our environment and our customers. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, in which everyone can realise their potential and actively contribute to improving society.

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets.

Locate your future workplace

147 Piazza Arturo Graf 149 10126

Torino

Italy