Safran Electrical & Power is one of the world''s leaders in aircraft electrical systems. It is a key
player in the equipment electrification & in the electric and hybrid propulsion sector. Mastering
the on-board energy system, the company designs and provides modular, innovative and
optimised architectures and solutions.

At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone.

We 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 anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.

Test and Development Engineer
Pitstone, Buckinghamshire
On Site

Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you-both in and out of work, including:

*Early finish on Fridays
*Competitive salary and annual bonus and pay review
*25 days'' holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell)
*Strong Pension scheme and life assurance
*Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring
*Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers
*Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies

Safran - Here, we craft excellence together.

At Safran, excellence is a journey - and we''d love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision
We are looking for passionate individuals to join our R&D Test team as a Test and Development Engineer at our Pitstone site.

Your Role

As a Test and Development Engineer at Safran Electrical & Power you will work with the latest in aerospace technology to plan, organise and execute testing to support the development and qualification tests performed on Safran products. You will support maintenance of the current and qualification testing capabilities, ensuring the team is always a step ahead with innovative testing processes and systems. You will perform data analysis of test results, utilising your analytical capabilities to assess trends in the data and identify any product concerns, offering solutions to any issues.

*Performing Electrical, Mechanical development and qualification tests on Safran electrical and Power products using high speed drives in conjunction with electrical, electronic and mechanical equipment and analogue and digital instrumentation.
*Carry out mechanical and electrical testing of Safran Group products.
*Mechanical equipment maintenance and installation.
*Hydraulic circuit construction, using solid and flexible piping.
*Installing system wiring in test cells, both high and low current.
*Modify existing test rigs to accept new equipment / components.
*Mechanical assembly of prototypes / development units.

What You''ll Bring

*An Engineering-related qualification (mechanical or electrical) and experience in electrical or mechanical development activities.
*Ability and knowledge of test rig assembly and testing using a range of laboratory instrumentation and computer packages.
*A level of development / certification knowledge and experience e.g. basic understanding of aspects of Development Engineering including Compliance Verification, Technical Risk, compilation of technical documentation, and use of instrumentation.
*Able to follow procedures and clear instructions whether working independently or as part of a team.
*Have a positive attitude and flexible, proactive approach to all aspects of work.
*Ability to work under pressure to meet program deadlines.

*Desirable - A basic knowledge of rotating machines, 3 stage and permanent magnet machines
*Desirable - Experienced in Data Acquisition System and Analysis tools (i.e. Dewesoft, Labview & DasyLab)