At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our R&D team to design and develop innovative composite products for aerospace.
- Company: Safran, a global leader in aerospace and defence, committed to sustainability.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible hours, competitive salary, 25 days holiday, and strong pension contributions.
- Other info: Diversity and inclusion are at our core; we encourage all to apply.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in aerospace technology while working in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Degree in Mechanical Engineering and problem-solving skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace, space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025.
Safran Electronics & Defense is an international company with more than 19,000 employees who bring together expertise and team spirit to design high-technology solutions for the aerospace, defense and space sectors. By combining human and technological intelligence, the company develops products and services for both civil and military customers, operating on land, at sea, in the air and in space.
Your Role
As a Research and Development Engineer you will be a key contributor in the development of new composite products and technologies, from initial concept to qualification. Working in a challenging and fast-paced working environment within the R&D team. The successful candidate will support the design, development and optimization of a wide range of aerospace products, manufactured primarily through filament winding, HP-RTM, and braiding techniques, utilizing novel and efficient joining technologies. Must be a critical thinker with ability to solve problems through analysis, modelling and simulation.
Your role will allow you to:
- Engage in the design, development, and analysis of novel structural composite components, including the use of first principal calculations and Finite Element Analysis
- Author reports and documentation necessary to demonstrate technology progression and qualification
- Support in testing to interrogate and validate component and material performance
- Work with CAD modelling and technical drawing
- Develop design and analysis tools for composite components
What You'll Bring
- Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- Able to analyse and solve new engineering problems using first principles
- Excellent grounding in solid mechanics and stress analysis
- Experience with Matlab, Siemens NX, Abaqus and excel beneficial
- Knowledge of composite materials is desirable, willingness to learn essential
- Highly motivated, with a keen ability to use own initiative
- Willing to take hands-on approach to developing components and testing methods
- Clear open two-way communication skills
- Fit the dynamic and enthusiastic culture within CTG and flexible with working hours
Research & Development Engineer employer: Safran Actuation Systems
Safran is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and innovative work culture, where employees are encouraged to contribute to cutting-edge aerospace technologies. With a strong commitment to sustainability and employee development, Safran offers numerous growth opportunities and benefits, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful careers in a globally recognised company. Located in a vibrant industry hub, employees enjoy a collaborative environment that values diversity and creativity.
