Senior Development Engineer

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.Interested in this role You can find all the relevant information in the description below.Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's 'World's best companies 2024' ranking.Safran Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets.What do we offer?Competitive salaryCompany performance bonus schemePension scheme - up to 10% employer contributionPrivate medical insuranceComprehensive health cash plan25 days annual leave + bank holidaysFlexible benefits programme (buy & sell holiday allowance, discounted gym memberships, Maternity/ adoption leave- up to 52 weeks, first 26 weeks at full pay, subsequent 26 at 50% (basic pay) and Paternity/Non-Pregnant Parent/ Co-adopter leave 4 weeks full pay)Structured training & opportunities to progressWhat does the role look like?As a Senior Development Engineer, you will play a key role in generating verification and qualification test evidence to demonstrate compliance with customer requirements. You will lead and execute development and qualification testing activities, working with a high degree of autonomy while supporting programme delivery.Operating within a multi-disciplinary Integrated Project Team, you will translate technical requirements into robust test definitions, manage test execution (on-site and off-site), and ensure the highest standards of technical integrity, process compliance and documentation.What will your day-to-day responsibilities look like? xjdpvnf Interpret customer requirements and generate formal Qualification Test ProceduresDefine and specify test equipment to support qualification activitiesPlan and manage qualification testing (on-site and external facilities)Set up and execute development and qualification tests (strength, fatigue, endurance, vibration and environmental testing)Monitor, record and analyse test data, supporting failure investigations where requiredCoordinate off-site testing activities including transport, rig set-up and commissioningProduce high-quality qualification and development documentation and reportsPresent results clearly to stakeholdersMaintain strong EH&S standards and drive good housekeeping practicesWhat will you bring to the role?Essential skills:Proven experience executing hardware qualification and environmental testing within a regulated engineering environmentStrong capability in test data analysis, failure investigation and technical report writingExperience managing and coordinating qualification testing activities (on-site and off-site)Desirable skills:Experience with hydro-mechanical and/or electro-mechanical actuation systemsFamiliarity with rig software such as LabVIEW or DIAdemElectrical testing knowledge (e.g. bonding, EMC)Experience specifying or commissioning test rigsExposure to non-standard test methodologies and process improvement initiatives

Created: 2026-03-18