Test Engineer; H​/F - SAFRAN Landing Systems LTD

Safran est un groupe international de haute technologie opérant dans les domaines de l'aéronautique (propulsion, équipements et intérieurs), de l'espace et de la défense. Sa mission : contribuer durablement à un monde plus sûr, où le transport aérien devient toujours plus respectueux de l'environnement, plus confortable et plus accessible. Implanté sur tous les continents, le Groupe emploie 100 000 collaborateurs pour un chiffre d'affaires de 27,3 milliards d'euros en 2024, et occupe, seul ou en partenariat, des positions de premier plan mondial ou européen sur ses marchés.

Safran est la 2ème entreprise du secteur aéronautique et défense du classement « World's Best Companies 2024 » du magazine TIME. Safran Landing Systems est le leader mondial des fonctions d'atterrissage et de freinage pour aéronefs. Son expertise couvre l'ensemble du cycle de vie de ses produits, de la conception et la fabrication jusqu'à la maintenance et la réparation. Partenaire de plus de 25 avionneurs dans les domaines du transport civil, régional et d'affaires ainsi que dans le domaine militaire, Safran Landing Systems équipe plus de 35 000 aéronefs et ses équipements effectuent plus de 100 000 atterrissages quotidiens.

The future of aircraft engineering. Tested by you. As a Test Engineer (Test Services) at Safran Landing Systems, you will play a key role in the setup, execution, and support of landing gear test activities. Your focus will be on configuring and maintaining the Electrical control systems, instrumentation, and data acquisition setups required for structural, performance, and environmental testing. These tests are required for research and development, qualification, production and in‑service support.

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.

• Specify and configure bespoke control systems using hydraulics, pneumatics, electric drives, PLC and HMI.
• Configuration of electro‑hydraulic servo control test systems.
• Configuration of instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
• Selection, integration and calibration of transducers.
• Development of test methodologies to meet customer needs, improve test capability and efficiency.
• Technical liaison with customers and suppliers.

• Educated to HNC, HND or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or similar.
• Hands‑on experience with electrical controls, hydraulics, and instrumentation.
• An ability to understand technical drawings and test requirement documentation.
• Knowledge of safe working practices relating to all aspects of testing (e.g. General Health & Safety at Work, Risk Assessments, COSHH, Isolation & Lockout procedures, Lifting & Slinging).
• Able to compile technical reports and schematics, in order to detail test methods.
• Strong communication, organisational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and to work collaboratively within a team.
• Experience of working hands‑on in a test or manufacturing/production support environment, preferably within the aerospace industry.

At Safran, we understand…