Test and Development 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.
Reference   Position description

Domain

Research, design and development

Job field / Job profile

Architecture and systems engineering - Systems engineering Job title

Test and Development Engineer

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Test and Development Engineer Pitstone, Buckinghamshire On Site 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 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 R&D Test team as a Test and Development Engineer at our Pitstone site.

Your Role As a Test and Development Engineer at Safran Electrical & Power you will work with the latest in aerospace technology to plan, organise and execute testing to support the development and qualification tests performed on Safran products. You will support maintenance of the current and qualification testing capabilities, ensuring the team is always a step ahead with innovative testing processes and systems.

You will perform data analysis of test results, utilising your analytical capabilities to assess trends in the data and identify any product concerns, offering solutions to any issues.
• Performing Electrical, Mechanical development and qualification tests on Safran electrical and Power products using high speed drives in conjunction with electrical, electronic and mechanical equipment and analogue and digital instrumentation.
• Carry out mechanical and electrical testing of Safran Group products.
• Mechanical equipment maintenance and installation.
• Hydraulic circuit construction, using solid and flexible piping.
• Installing system wiring in test cells, both high and low current.
• Modify existing test rigs to accept new equipment / components.
• Mechanical assembly of prototypes / development units.

But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.)Here, we craft excellence together.

If you're ready to take your career to new heights and be part of a company that's crafting…