Edge AI Embedded Systems Engineer — Real-Time ML

SAFRAN ACTUATION SYSTEMS UK LIMITED; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Restaurant

Bicycle storage

Showers

Family-friendly workplace

Job summary

Safran Seats in Cwmbran, South Wales, seeks an Embedded Systems Engineer to advance AI innovations in cabin electronics. You will develop edge-based AI solutions, collaborate with R&D partners, and contribute to real-world Safran products by pushing AI from concept to demonstrations.

The role requires hands-on experience with AI/ML, edge deployment, and strong coding skills in Python and C/C++. This is an on-site position with occasional home-working opportunities and a focus on

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Electronics, or similar (Essential)
• Proven experience designing, training, and deploying AI/ML models (deep learning/classical ML) on real-world problems (Essential)
• Hands-on skills integrating and deploying AI solutions on edge or resource-constrained platforms (MCUs, MPUs, GPUs, SoCs) (Essential)
• Programming proficiency: Python, C/C++, TensorFlow/PyTorch; version control (e.g., Git) (Essential)
• Innovative, practical, and communicative - comfortable explaining AI concepts and collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders (Essential)
• Proven experience in custom model generation with model optimisation to achieve performance targets within system constraints. (Essential)
• Embedded system development using RTOS, with experience in debugging and troubleshooting target hardware. (Desirable)
• Postgraduate qualification or formal training in AI/ML, data science, human-computer interaction or related specialism. (Desirable)

Responsibilities

• Build deep technical and regulatory understanding of our cabin/seat electronic and data systems.
• Develop and test edge-AI solutions that enhance passenger experience and advance internal R&T workflows.
• Lead proof-of-concept trials and demonstrate the value of AI for real Safran products.
• Drive projects through our Technology Readiness Level process, ensuring compliance and maturity.
• Share AI knowledge across teams; be an in-house AI ambassador!
• Manage external collaborations with universities and technology partners.
• Maintain up-to-date project plans, budgets, and technical records.
• Represent Safran at industry conferences and technology events.

Skills

AI/ML models

Edge deployment

Python

C/C++

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Git

Communication

Model optimization

Education

Engineering/ CS/ Data Science degree

Tools

RTOS

Job description

Safran Seats in Cwmbran, South Wales, seeks an Embedded Systems Engineer to advance AI innovations in cabin electronics. You will develop edge-based AI solutions, collaborate with R&D partners, and contribute to real-world Safran products by pushing AI from concept to demonstrations.

The role requires hands-on experience with AI/ML, edge deployment, and strong coding skills in Python and C/C++. This is an on-site position with occasional home-working opportunities and a focus on