Aerospace Lab Lead Test Engineer – On‑Site

Safran; Slough; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early finish on Fridays

Competitive salary

22.5 days' holiday + bank holidays

Pension + Life Assurance

Professional development, ongoing培训

Health Cash Plan

Family-friendly and accessible/work</p

Job summary

Safran Electrical Components in Slough is seeking a Lab Lead Test Engineer to head a team delivering mechanical, electrical and environmental testing for a diverse product portfolio. You will lead a group of Test Engineers and Technicians, plan lab activities, and coordinate external testing to ensure timely, compliant, and high‑quality results.

The role blends hands‑on engineering with technical leadership, offering growth opportunities within a key manufacturing site supporting civil and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, materials science, or a related technical field.
• Hands‑on experience in aerospace testing or laboratory environments, with leadership responsibility preferred.
• Familiarity with aerospace materials, components, and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing a team of Test Engineers and Laboratory Technicians.
• Planning, prioritising and coordinating laboratory activities and resource allocation.
• Managing mechanical, electrical and environmental test programmes.
• Supporting development, qualification and lifecycle testing activities.
• Ensuring laboratory equipment remains calibrated, compliant and operational.
• Coordinating external testing activities with specialist test houses.
• Producing, reviewing and presenting technical reports and test results.
• Working closely with Engineering, Quality, Production, Supply Chain and Customer Services teams.
• Supporting root cause investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contributing to future laboratory growth and increased testing capacity.

Skills

Aerospace

AS9100

AS1227

QMS

LIMS

3DX

Lab Test

Calibration

Tensile

Pressure

Torque

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, materials science, or a related technical field

Tools

3DX

LIMS

Job description

Safran Electrical Components in Slough is seeking a Lab Lead Test Engineer to head a team delivering mechanical, electrical and environmental testing for a diverse product portfolio. You will lead a group of Test Engineers and Technicians, plan lab activities, and coordinate external testing to ensure timely, compliant, and high‑quality results.

The role blends hands‑on engineering with technical leadership, offering growth opportunities within a key manufacturing site supporting civil and