Senior Electrical Design Engineer Hybrid Cabin Harnesses

Company Overview

Safran Seats is a leading manufacturer of first and business class seats for wide‑body aircraft.

Location:

Cwmbran, South Wales. Hybrid – 3 days on site. Relocation support available.

Senior Electrical Design Engineer – responsible for producing electrical installation models and detailed drawings for new product and platform designs.

• Design 3D harnesses, electrical schematics and block diagrams.
• Integrate electrical systems within aircraft seats.
• Create 2D/3D electrical installation and system designs using CATIA V5 and PLM software.
• Participate in Design Reviews throughout each phase of the New Product Introduction process.
• Validate the product using prototyping and testing.
• Contribute to the development of best‑practice guidelines.

• Minimum degree in electrical engineering or a related discipline.
• Alternatively, a HNC / HND or equivalent with experience in a technical role.
• Experience with 3D CAD & AutoCAD electrical software.
• Ability to mentor junior team members.

• Early finish on Fridays.
• Competitive salary, annual bonus and pay review.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (option to buy/sell).
• Strong pension scheme and life assurance.
• Professional development, training and mentoring.
• On‑site amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers.
• Family‑friendly and accessible workplace policies.

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

We encourage applications from candidates who do not meet 100% of the requirements but can demonstrate a range of relevant skills and experience. Please let us know if you need reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process.