Aerospace Test Engineer - Lab Innovator (On Site)

Safran; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran is a leading aerospace and defence group committed to innovative, high-quality solutions. This Test Engineer role in Cwmbran, South Wales, is on site and focuses on validating aircraft interior products through cyclic and static testing in our advanced laboratories.

You will support test rigs, review plans, and collaborate with Design, Certification and Stress teams while preparing detailed reports and driving continuous improvement in test setups.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Apply analytical thinking to test set-up improvements and feedback for continuous excellence.
• Prepare technical reports and manage test data efficiently.

Skills

Mechanical

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

PLCs

Omron

Technical Reporting

Instrumentation Calibration

Test Data

Ladder Logic

Cobots

Kuka

Robotics

Automation

HALT

Test planning

Education

Technical qualifications

Job description

Safran is a leading aerospace and defence group committed to innovative, high-quality solutions. This Test Engineer role in Cwmbran, South Wales, is on site and focuses on validating aircraft interior products through cyclic and static testing in our advanced laboratories.

You will support test rigs, review plans, and collaborate with Design, Certification and Stress teams while preparing detailed reports and driving continuous improvement in test setups.