At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead systems engineering projects and collaborate with teams to deliver innovative aerospace solutions.
- Company: Join Safran, a global leader in aerospace and defence, committed to innovation and sustainability.
- Benefits: Enjoy early finishes on Fridays, competitive salary, 25 days holiday, and private medical care.
- Other info: Opportunities for professional development and career growth in a supportive culture.
- Why this job: Shape the future of flight while working on cutting-edge technology in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Proficiency in systems engineering and experience with SysML required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
At Safran, excellence is a journey – and we’re proud to be a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future.
About Safran Actuation Systems UK
Safran Actuation Systems UK is a world‑class centre for the design, manufacture and support of actuation and flight control solutions used across commercial, military and rotary platforms. With major sites in Wolverhampton and Banbury, our teams play a critical role in delivering innovative, reliable and safe systems that keep aircraft performing at their best.
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
Your Role
- 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, and engage in discussions regarding relevant 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 and 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 programme’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 Language (SysML) – practical experience in utilizing SysML for system architecture modeling, requirements specification and analysis.
- Initiative and innovation catalyst – proven ability to drive and champion new initiatives, and challenge existing ideas.
Desirable Attributes
- Operates with the utmost personal integrity.
- Demonstrates independent work, composure under pressure and adaptability to change.
- Uses logical approach to technical problem resolution and decision‑making; demonstrates commitment to sharing knowledge.
- Exhibits excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Displays cross‑cultural awareness.
- Driven by adherence to process compliance.
If you’re ready to take your career to new heights and be part of a company that is crafting the future of flight, join us today.
Principal Systems Engineer in Wolverhampton employer: Safran companies
Safran in Wolverhampton is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment where strategic thinking and financial expertise are valued. With a strong focus on employee development and a culture that promotes collaboration and innovation, team members enjoy competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, making it a rewarding place to grow your career in the aerospace sector.
