Senior Test Engineer

Ths is an exciting opportunity to join the Systems Integration & Test team based in the UK working on a variety of test programs in support of aircraft landing gear development and qualification.

Safran Landing Systems are a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, from commercial and business travel to military and defence fleets.

Our expertise covers the entire life cycle of our products end to end, from OEM design, engineering and manufacturing through to maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO).

Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you, both in and out of work, including :

-Early finish on Fridays (if applicable to the role)

-Competitive salary, annual bonus and pay review

-25 days' holiday plus bank holidays (option to buy or sell)

-Strong pension scheme and life assurance

-Professional development, ongoing training and mentoring

-Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers

-Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies

Safran - Here, we craft excellence together.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Systems Integration & Test team based in the UK working on a variety of test programs in support of aircraft landing gear development and qualification.

In this role, you will be responsible delivering development and qualification tests, from the early planning phases, development and set up of test solutions, execution of tests, through to final reporting. The testing will include static, fatigue, endurance and environmental tests for the development of new landing gear technology, qualification of new products and supporting in-service programmes.

You will be required to:
-Review test procedure requirements
-Define detailed resource plans to achieve requirements
-Lead the execution of test activities
-Operate control & data acquisition systems.
-Installation of test instrumentation
-Conduct fault finding to resolve test issues
-Liaise with internal and external customers and suppliers
-Compile technical documentation and test reports
-Participate in the on-going process improvement within the test facility

Why Safran?

• A global presence: Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 Colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries.

• Inclusive & empowering environment: We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success.

• Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place. Your ambitions can take us further.

• Mobility & training opportunities: We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities. If you have big dreams, we'll support you to make them a reality.

• A culture of excellence: Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. Whatever your background, together we aim for excellence.

Get involved:

We also have a number of groups and forums across our sites that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, Diversity at Safran, Sports Clubs, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs.

What You'll Bring

An experienced engineer in your own field and with a good knowledge of other disciplines you will have worked in a mechanical test environment.

You will need a minimum HNC/Degree or equivalent in Mechanical / Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering and experience within a qualification/development test environment and with the necessary experience to be successful in the role, to include the following:

-Experience in structural strength, fatigue, endurance, environmental or Flight Test Instrumentation'
-Experience in electrical & hydraulic systems, servo controls and PLC controllers.
-Experience in the application & use of test control systems, data acquisition systems and instrumentation.
-Practical experience within a test environment
-Knowledge of strain gauging and application (Strain gauge theory would be advantageous).
-Calibration of transducers e.g. force, pressure, displacement.
-Technical report writing
-Project management skills to meet customer requirements and deliver customer satisfaction on quality, cost and time.
-Excellent computer literacy & IT skills e.g. Microsoft Applications.
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills