Junior Systems Engineer

The next generation of aircraft engineering. Developed by you.

As part of our Engineering team, the Junior Systems Engineer will work with industry leaders. You'll work with the brightest minds in aerospace engineering on interesting projects. You'll have opportunities to learn and progress, with investment being made on site it's an exciting time to join our growing local team.

Looking after the people who make Safran great is a priority for us. We offer a range of benefits designed to support you, both in and outside of work.

• We value your time: We have an early finish on a Friday, giving you time to recharge.
• Time to unwind: Start with 25 days of holiday, plus UK Bank Holidays, and we offer options to buy or sell days to fit your needs.
• Sharing in our success: We believe in rewarding your contributions with an annual bonus and share scheme options.
• Planning for your future: We offer a generous pension scheme, with up to 8% matched contributions, and life assurance at 4x your salary.
• Making your work life easier: Enjoy onsite parking, including EV chargers, a subsidised restaurant, bicycle storage, and shower facilities.
• Flexibility that works for you: We offer a wide range of flexible benefits and working options (role dependant), enhanced maternity and family friendly benefits, because we know everyone's needs are different.

Who are Safran Landing Systems?

We are a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, from commercial and business travel to military and defence fleets. Our expertise cover the entire life cycle of our products from end-to-end: design, manufacturing, maintenance and repair. We're at the forefront of aerospace technology, creating safer, more sustainable aviation for the next generation of aerospace. It's easy to take flying for granted, or forget the incredible amount of technical skills, capability and co-ordination required to create an aircraft.

At Safran, we never take it for granted. Our people's talents and skills come together to make the feat of flying possible. Here, you can create an impact you're proud of, where you're rewarded for your dedication and willingness to learn.

The main purpose of a Systems Engineer at Safran Landing Systems is to ensure the development of landing gear systems (structures, extension/retraction systems, hydraulics, electrical harnesses) is compliant with customer needs and compliant with regulations, following the Safran system development process. The focus of the Systems Engineer is the definition of the system development plan, capture and analysis of needs, the generation of system, sub-systems and equipment requirements, requirements validation and product verification.

Systems Engineers require an understanding of the complete landing gear system, its integration with the aircraft and the development process. A Systems Engineer can also be responsible for management of equipment suppliers, such as actuators.

What do I need to succeed in the role?

• Knowledge of mechanical engineering, hydraulics and electrical wiring
• Knowledge of systems engineering theory
• Knowledge of requirements management, validation, verification and preferably DOORS
• Ability to write technical reports clearly and accurately
• Ability and willingness to communicate and work with all disciplines of engineering
• Good verbal and written communication skills and general computer literacy

Key Behavioural Competencies Required:

• Communication skills
• Influencing
• Team working
• Attention to detail
• Decision making
• Problem solving

Degree qualified in an engineering discipline is required or with the relevant experience in order to be successful in the role.

At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone.

We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage you to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experiences relevant to the requirements of this role.

We will consider all applicants who meet the minimum requirements regardless of their age, identity or background.

Please apply by uploading a CV, and if your experience matches what we're looking for, one of our recruitment team will give you a call.

Offers of employment will be subject to a relevant level of company security vetting, which may include a criminal record check.

Join Safran and discover what we could achieve, together.