Senior Systems 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.

As the world leader in aeronautical electrical systems, Safran Electrical & Power is a key player in the electrification of aircraft equipment and electric and hybrid propulsion. With expertise across the onboard energy chain, the company designs and delivers innovative, optimized and modular architectures and solutions.
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Domain

Research, design and development

Job field / Job profile

Architecture and systems engineering - Systems engineering Job title

Senior Systems Engineer

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Senior Systems Engineer Pitstone, Buckinghamshire Hybrid Skills :
Systems Thinking, Systems Engineering, Model Based Systems, V&V, Requirements,Continuous Improvement, Systems Architecture, MBSE, Windchill 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 At Safran Electrical & Power, we recognise that aviation needs to innovate and change in order to protect our environment. We believe that future aircraft power systems will be hybrid-electric or full-electric, which is why we are working to develop and deliver advanced electrical solutions to help decarbonise flight.

The Safran Electrical & Power team has expertise in designing and developing electrical systems comprising generators, power conversion, control systems and electric motors for aircraft propulsion. If you want to help deliver this future, we are looking for enthusiastic and creative people to join our team.

The Role Based at the Safran Electrical & Power Centre of Excellence in Pitstone you will work within the Systems Engineering team to lead the development of advanced aircraft electrical power generation, distribution and propulsion systems. Responsible for the full systems engineering lifecycle, you will define, develop, integrate and support innovative electrical systems from concept through to certification and in-service support.

Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will provide technical leadership, manage customer and stakeholder requirements, oversee system integration and verification activities, and ensure compliance with aerospace standards and certification requirements.

This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge aerospace technologies while engaging closely with customers, suppliers and internal engineering teams to deliver complex safety-critical systems.
• Lead systems engineering work packages, ensuring delivery to schedule, budget, quality and applicable standards.
• Define and manage system requirements, working closely with customers and…