Test Engineer

Published 08.20.2026 Company :
Safran Seats Job field :
Testing Location :
Cwmbran , Wales , United Kingdom Contract type :
Permanent Contract duration :
Full-time Professional status :
Professional, Engineer & Manager Published 08.20.2026

Job Description Test Engineer Cwmbran, South Wales On Site

Skills:

Mechanical, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, PLCs, Omron, Technical Reporting, Instrumentation Calibration, Test Data, Ladder Logic, Cobots, Kuka, Robotics, Robots, Automation, HALT, Test planning,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 team as a Test Engineer at our Cwmbran, South Wales site.

Your Role As a Test Engineer in our State-of-the-Art Laboratories, you will:
• Conduct and document cyclic and static tests on aircraft interior products.
• Support both static and automated cyclic test rigs, using actuators, PLCs, sensors, and more.
• Review test plans provided by cross-functional teams; support compliance and root cause investigations.
• Liaise with Design, Certification, and Stress teams as well as with external partners and visitors.
• analytical thinking to test set-up improvements and feedback for continuous excellence.
• Prepare technical reports and manage test data efficiently.

Job Requirements What You'll Bring Essential:
• Technical qualifications (or comparable aerospace industry experience)
• Experience with mechanical systems, pneumatic & hydraulic systems
• PLC programming knowledge – Ladder Logic
• Technical report writing & strong data manipulation skills
• Familiar with utilisation/calibration of testing instruments

Desirable:
• Working knowledge of cyclic/static test methods
• Experience interpreting test plans and standards

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 ing for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage anybody to 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.

But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)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:

Mobility & training opportunities:
We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities.

Early finish on Fridays Competitive salary and annual bonus and pay review
25 days' holiday + bank holidays

Strong Pension scheme and life assurance

Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring

Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers

Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies

Company Information Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

With more than one million seats installed across the fleets of the world's leading airlines, Safran Seats is one of the global leaders in passenger, crew, aircraft and helicopter seating, delivering innovative, high value-added solutions.

Locate your future workplace

Llantarnam Industrial Park NP44 3HQ
Cwmbran Wales United Kingdom
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