Senior or Principal EMC Engineer in Tring

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. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran Electrical & Power is one of the world’s leaders in aircraft electrical systems. The company is a key player in equipment electrification and in the electric and hybrid propulsion sector. It has over 14,000 employees across 13 different countries.

The Role

As a Senior or Principal EMC Engineer at Safran Electrical & Power you will be responsible for EMC test programs, including performing tests against military and civil aviation specifications and constructing test reports, working with the latest technology within the aerospace industry. You will act as the bridge with internal and external customers to identify the equipment required to satisfy end-user requirements. You will utilise your innovative capabilities to develop alternative test techniques to produce the best results. You will assist in mentoring junior engineers regarding the best practice to meet test requirements, and ensure the labs ISO 17025 accreditation by complying with the relevant requirements.

• Responsible for EMC test projects, and ensuring completion of development and qualification test milestones.
• Perform EMC tests against internal and external customer’s specifications, ensuring you accurately document the results.
• Liaise directly with internal customers across Safran to coordinate EMC test and preparation activities.
• Identify the most efficient equipment required to meet end-user requirements.
• Update internal and external customers on a regular basis during work package activities.
• Mentor trainee engineers to be able to perform tests independently, ensuring quality is kept to the highest standard and meeting ISO 17025 & Safran quality requirements.
• Define, develop and help validate alternative test techniques and methods to improve test duration, accuracy and other improvements.

Desirable Experience

We are looking for candidates with a range of skills and experience, but we’re also keen to help people grow and develop in this role. If you have some or all of the following, we’d love to hear from you:

• HNC or equivalent in relevant Engineering Qualifications or higher.
• Detailed understanding of EMC specifications and standards.
• High level of EMC test experience and technical knowledge regarding aerospace and military test specifications.
• Experience configuring EMC test equipment, including writing EMC test equipment software drivers.
• Ability to write and produce EMC test plans and reports.
• Knowledge of GPIB drivers and ability to configure instrument drivers - Desirable.
• Knowledge of data acquisition systems and use (preferably DEWESoft) - Desirable.
• Configuration of ARINC 429 / MIL 1553 decoders - Desirable.
• Evidence of written English at interview stage.

Get involved: We also have a number of groups and forums onsite that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, STEM ambassadors, employee forum, charity partnerships and wellbeing programme. Our Wellbeing Programme in Pitstone aims to place employee wellbeing at the heart of our business, and we integrate it within all that we do. The programme is made up of four wellbeing committees; Healthy Minds, Physical, Social & Financial. Our enhanced family friendly policies reinforce our commitment to providing a workplace that is both diverse and inclusive.