Overview

Safran Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

We 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 from end-to-end: design, manufacturing, maintenance and repair. We are at the forefront of aerospace technology, aiming to create safer, more sustainable aviation for the next generation. Here you can create an impact you’re proud of, where you’re rewarded for dedication and willingness to learn.

Your purpose as Senior Design Engineer is to design and detail efficient landing gear systems for civil and military aircraft to meet demanding customer requirements. You will support the design and manufacturing of the landing gear systems across the whole life-cycle.

The future of aircraft engineering. Developed in the UK. As part of our Engineering team, you’ll work with experienced aerospace engineers on interesting projects, with opportunities to learn and progress as investment in the on-site team grows.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of concept to detail design throughout the life cycle of landing gear programmes
• Support all aspects of product configuration
• Use up-to-date technology including CAD, 3D modelling, 2D drafting, and data management systems
• Design to meet exacting customer requirements and industry standards
• Deliver technical presentations to customers
• Interface with team members, chief engineers, programme management, manufacturing, and colleagues at other Safran sites
• Work with manufacturing to reduce non-conformances on products
• Coordinate with other sites to offload work packages
• Mentor/coaching of junior team members

What you’ll need to succeed

• Degree in a relevant engineering discipline
• Good knowledge of design and manufacturing processes, preferably aerospace-related
• Fully conversant with traditional and computerised design and analysis methods
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• General computer literacy (Microsoft Office)
• Experience of CAD (CATIA V5)
• Knowledge of configuration management
• Previous aerospace experience
• GD&T training

Benefits

• We value your time: early finish on a Friday
• Time to unwind: 25 days of holiday, plus UK Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell days
• Sharing in our success: annual bonus and share scheme options
• Planning for your future: generous pension scheme (up to 8% matched contributions) and life assurance at 4x salary
• Making your work life easier: onsite parking with EV chargers, subsidised restaurant, bicycle storage, and showers
• Flexible benefits and working options (role dependent), enhanced maternity and family-friendly benefits

We understand diversity and inclusion and are committed to fair and equitable employment practices. We encourage applicants who can demonstrate relevant skills and experiences even if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. We will consider all applicants who meet the minimum requirements regardless of age, identity or background.

Please apply by uploading a CV. If your experience matches what we’re looking for, a recruitment team member will contact you. Offers of employment will be subject to security vetting, which may include a criminal record check.

Join Safran and discover what we could achieve, together.