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Aerodynamic and Acoustic Engineer 1
Published: 10.16.2025
Company: Safran Test Cells
Job field: Architecture and systems engineering
Location: New Brighton, Minnesota, United States
Contract type: Permanent
Contract duration: Full-time
Required degree: Bachelor's Degree
Required experience: More than 3 years
Professional status: Employees / Staff
Salary range: $75,000–$85,000
Job Description Summary: Are you ready to be part of a team that drives big ideas and even bigger wins. At Safran, we believe in the power of both collaboration and individual contributions. We understand that it takes diverse perspectives, problem‑solving skills, dependability, and trust to push each other forward and achieve great success. For us, working here is more than just a job; it is a passion. There is the unique opportunity to lead the way in aerospace and defense and contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable world.
Under the direction of the Director of Engineering, the Aerospace Engineer is responsible for planning, managing, and executing aerodynamic and acoustic analysis, design, and testing. The Aerospace Engineer will contribute to team efforts by supporting sales proposals through performance predictions and technical presentations along with planning and managing workload with Safran Aero Boosters.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Plan and manage Aero Acoustic Department workload in cooperation with Safran Aero Boosters
Test Cell aerodynamic and acoustic design, analysis, and test
CFD modeling and analysis (flow, thermal, acoustic)
Practice and encourage a First‑Time‑Right approach for preparation of design deliverables, per approved budget/schedule
Concept, design development and management for Safran Test Cells projects and R&D, including regular reporting and the development of the analytical work scope, estimated costs and schedules
Support sales proposals with analysis, reports, performance predictions and technical presentations
Maintain and improve Safran Test Cells Aerodynamic and Acoustic analysis tools
Technical support for model and full‑scale aerodynamic testing
Domestic and international travel as required
Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements Education/Experience
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Aeronautical or related field, with 3+ years of related experience required
CFD and FEA analysis experience
Engineering project management experience
Qualifications
Highly organized, self‑starter, team oriented
Strong analytical skills, CFD, FEA, FMECA, risk assessment
CAD and CAE; 3D Solid Modeling (Unigraphics NX preferred), Nastran FEA, MATLAB, Ansys and Fluent CFD proficiency
Proficient with Microsoft Office - Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Clear and effective written and oral communication
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.
As a worldwide leader in its sector, Safran Aero Boosters designs, develops and produces modules, equipment and test cells for aircraft and space engines. Based in Belgium, Safran Aero Boosters has two subsidiaries in the United States and employs 1,700 people.
Locate your future workplace 639 Campus Drive MN 55112
New Brighton
Minnesota, United States
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Company: Safran Test Cells
Job field: Architecture and systems engineering
Location: New Brighton, Minnesota, United States
Contract type: Permanent
Contract duration: Full-time
Required degree: Bachelor's Degree
Required experience: More than 3 years
Professional status: Employees / Staff
Salary range: $75,000–$85,000
Job Description Summary: Are you ready to be part of a team that drives big ideas and even bigger wins. At Safran, we believe in the power of both collaboration and individual contributions. We understand that it takes diverse perspectives, problem‑solving skills, dependability, and trust to push each other forward and achieve great success. For us, working here is more than just a job; it is a passion. There is the unique opportunity to lead the way in aerospace and defense and contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable world.
Under the direction of the Director of Engineering, the Aerospace Engineer is responsible for planning, managing, and executing aerodynamic and acoustic analysis, design, and testing. The Aerospace Engineer will contribute to team efforts by supporting sales proposals through performance predictions and technical presentations along with planning and managing workload with Safran Aero Boosters.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Plan and manage Aero Acoustic Department workload in cooperation with Safran Aero Boosters
Test Cell aerodynamic and acoustic design, analysis, and test
CFD modeling and analysis (flow, thermal, acoustic)
Practice and encourage a First‑Time‑Right approach for preparation of design deliverables, per approved budget/schedule
Concept, design development and management for Safran Test Cells projects and R&D, including regular reporting and the development of the analytical work scope, estimated costs and schedules
Support sales proposals with analysis, reports, performance predictions and technical presentations
Maintain and improve Safran Test Cells Aerodynamic and Acoustic analysis tools
Technical support for model and full‑scale aerodynamic testing
Domestic and international travel as required
Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements Education/Experience
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Aeronautical or related field, with 3+ years of related experience required
CFD and FEA analysis experience
Engineering project management experience
Qualifications
Highly organized, self‑starter, team oriented
Strong analytical skills, CFD, FEA, FMECA, risk assessment
CAD and CAE; 3D Solid Modeling (Unigraphics NX preferred), Nastran FEA, MATLAB, Ansys and Fluent CFD proficiency
Proficient with Microsoft Office - Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Clear and effective written and oral communication
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.
As a worldwide leader in its sector, Safran Aero Boosters designs, develops and produces modules, equipment and test cells for aircraft and space engines. Based in Belgium, Safran Aero Boosters has two subsidiaries in the United States and employs 1,700 people.
Locate your future workplace 639 Campus Drive MN 55112
New Brighton
Minnesota, United States
#J-18808-Ljbffr