Safran is an international high‑technology group operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible.
Principal Systems Engineer – Wolverhampton (Hybrid) – Safran
Responsibilities
- Plan and execute Systems Engineering work packages as part of an integrated product team.
- Work autonomously while understanding the broader context of the role within the organization.
- Engage in discussions regarding relevant processes and demonstrate an understanding of the impact of changes to these processes, policies, and procedures.
- Coordinate requirements management for a project.
- Understand, interpret, and clarify customer requirements.
- Ensure traceability of product design specifications to customer requirements.
- Develop product specifications based on customer requirements, cascade specifications from system level to component level, and verify/validate product performance.
- Develop system architecture models using graphical modeling approaches and conduct trade‑off analyses to identify optimized solutions.
- Support the development of system planning documents, specification documents, requirements verification procedures, and acceptance procedures.
- Ensure that product design and development, conducted by different functional disciplines, aligns with the requirements.
- Identify and address technical risks and implement risk mitigation strategies throughout the program’s lifecycle.
- Interface with customers, subcontractors, and business partners regarding product design requirements, product development, and product acceptance.
Essential Qualifications
- Demonstrated proficiency in systems engineering principles, including Systems Thinking, System Lifecycles, Requirements Definition, and System Architecting.
- Proficiency in Systems Modeling (SysML) with practical experience in utilizing SysML for system architecture modeling, requirements specification, and analysis.
- Proven ability to drive and champion new initiatives, while fearlessly challenging existing ideas.
Desirable Qualifications
- Operate with the utmost personal integrity.
- Work independently, remain composed under pressure, and adapt to change.
- Utilize a logical approach to technical problem resolution and decision‑making.
- Demonstrate commitment to sharing knowledge.
- Exhibit excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrate cross‑cultural awareness.
- Be driven by adherence to process compliance.
Benefits
- Early finish on Fridays
- Competitive salary, annual bonus, pay review
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell)
- Strong pension scheme, life assurance
- Professional development, ongoing training
- Private medical
