Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

General information Entity 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.

Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in landing gear, wheels & brakes, and associated systems for civil and military aircraft and helicopters. We master the entire lifecycle of our products, from design and manufacturing through to maintenance. Did you know that every second, somewhere in the world, an aircraft lands using one of our systems?

Would you like to grow in an international, stimulating and supportive environment within a human-sized company? Join us! Become one of our 8,000 passionate employees worldwide.

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Reference   Position description

Domain

Research, design and development

Job field / Job profile

Mechanics - Mechanical part or subassembly design

Job title

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Gloucester Hybrid

Skills:

CAD, GD&T, 3D Modelling, Configuration, PLM, PDM, Mechanical Engineering Safran Landing Systems are a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, supporting everything from commercial air travel to military and defence fleets. Our expertise spans the complete product lifecycle, from Design and R&T through manufacturing, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO). Every second, somewhere in the world, an aircraft lands using one of our systems.

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 a passionate and collaborative individual to join our Design Function at our Gloucester site as a Senior Engineer.

Your Role As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will play a key role in developing innovative landing gear solutions throughout the entire product lifecycle. You'll lead complex design activities, solving challenging engineering problems and collaborating with specialists across design, analysis, manufacturing and testing to deliver safe, reliable and commercially effective products. You'll have the opportunity to influence significant product and programme decisions, mentor developing engineers and drive continuous improvements to engineering processes, methods and tools.

Working within a highly skilled, multidisciplinary environment, you'll help shape the future of aerospace technology while ensuring technical excellence remains at the heart of everything we do. But what else? (benefits, specificities, 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:
• Early finish on Fridays
• Competitive salary, annual profit share bonus and pay review
• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays (option to…