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Senior Design Engineer in Gloucester

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Job Description

Who are Safran Landing Systems?\n\nWe are a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, from commercial and business travel to military and defence fleets. Our expertise cover the entire life cycle of our products from end-to-end: design, manufacturing, maintenance and repair.\n\nWe're at the forefront of aerospace technology, creating safer, more sustainable aviation for the next of aerospace. It's easy to take flying for granted, or forget the incredible amount of technical skills, capability and co-ordination required to create an aircraft.

At Safran, we never take it for granted. Our people's talents and skills come together to make the feat of flying possible. Here, you can create an impact you're proud of, where you're rewarded for your dedication and willingness to learn.\n\nYour purpose as Senior Design Engineer is to design and detail efficient landing gear systems for civil and military aircraft to meet demanding customer requirements.

You will support the design and manufacturing of the landing gear systems across the whole life-cycle.\n\nThe future of aircraft engineering. Developed in the UK.\n\nA part of our Engineering team, as Senior Design Engineer, you'll work with the brightest minds in aerospace engineering. You'll get to work with a knowledgeable and innovative team on interesting projects.

\n\nYou'll have opportunities to learn and progress, with investment being made on site it's an exciting time to join our growing local team. \n\nLooking 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.\n\nWe value your time: We have an early finish on a Friday, giving you time to recharge.\nTime 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.\nSharing in our success: We believe in rewarding your contributions with an annual bonus and share scheme options.\nPlanning for your future: We offer a generous pension scheme, with up to 8% matched contributions, and life assurance at 4x your salary.\nMaking your work life easier: Enjoy onsite parking, including EV chargers, a subsidised restaurant, bicycle storage, and shower facilities.\nFlexibility 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.\n Key Responsibilities and Duties include; \n\nSupport all aspects of concept to detail design throughout the life cycle of our landing gear programmes\nSupport all aspects of product configuration\nUse of up-to-date technology including computer based programmes and systems (CAD, 3D Modelling, 2D Draughting, data management systems)\nDesigning to meet exacting customer requirements and industry standards\nTechnical presentations to customers\nInterfacing with team members, chief engineers, programme management, manufacturing and colleagues at other Safran sites\nWorking closely with manufacturing to reduce non-conformances on products\nLiaise with other sites to assist with the offload of packages of work\nWork towards Design check signatory\nMentoring/ coaching of junior team membersWhat do I need to succeed in the role?\n\nDegree in relevant Engineering discipline\nGood knowledge of design and manufacturing processes, preferably related to the aerospace industry\nFully conversant with traditional and computerised design and analysis methods\nGood verbal and written communication skills\nGeneral computer literacy (Microsoft office)\nExperience of CAD (CATIA V5 , but training will be provided)\nKnowledge of configuration management\nPrevious aerospace experience\nWork package ownership experience\nGD&T training \n\nAt Safran, we understand that and make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone.

\n\nWe also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage you to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experiences relevant to the requirements of this role.\n\nWe will consider all applicants who meet the minimum requirements regardless of their , or background. \n\nPlease apply by uploading a CV, and if your experience matches what we're looking for, one of our recruitment team will give you a call.\n\nOffers of employment will be subject to a relevant level of company security vetting, which may include a criminal record check.\n\nJoin Safran and discover what we could achieve, together

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Senior Design Engineer in Gloucester

Gloucester, MA
Full time

Published on 12/22/2025

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