Senior Principal Simulation and Means Engineer (H/F) - SAFRAN ELECTRICAL & POWER UK LTD

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Job Description

Safran is an international high-tech group operating in aerospace (propulsion, equipment, interiors), space, and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, making air transport more environmentally friendly, comfortable, and accessible. With a presence on all continents, the group employs 100,000 people, generating a revenue of €27.3 billion in 2024, and holds leading positions globally or in Europe in its markets. Safran Electrical & Power is a global leader in aerospace electrical systems, focusing on electrification and hybrid propulsion, with 14,000 employees across 13 countries.

Mission

The role involves providing technical authority in the employee domain, supporting engineering management in setting priorities through technical roadmaps, supporting product roadmaps, and influencing product profitability and competitiveness. Responsibilities include organizing peer reviews, ensuring traceability and compliance with airworthiness and customer requirements, delivering projects per Safran processes, and interfacing with other functions such as operations, supply chain, and quality.

Principal Responsibilities

• Perform thermal, vibration, and structural Finite Element Analysis using Ansys Workbench.
• Estimate task durations and coordinate with lead engineers and project managers.
• Support process improvements and team development, including coaching and training.
• Author and review engineering documentation related to simulation activities.
• Transfer knowledge and support product improvement plans.
• Represent Safran at conferences and promote simulation capabilities.

Experience & Skills

• Relevant engineering experience or qualification, with industrial experience in precision machine design, development, and manufacturing.
• Expertise in high-speed rotating equipment analysis, fatigue, aerospace materials, and failure analysis.
• Knowledge of aerospace materials, CAD tools (NX, Catia V5, ANSYS), and technical report production.
• Additional beneficial knowledge includes electrical machines, fluid dynamics, CFD, LS-Dyna, N-Code, bearing selection, and management experience.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and IT
• Industries: Staffing and Recruiting