Lead Aerospace Electrical Systems Engineer

Safran Engineering Services; Pitstone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early finish Fridays

Parking

Restaurant

Bicycle storage

Showers

Job summary

Safran is looking for enthusiastic engineers to join the Systems Engineering team at the Pitstone Centre of Excellence. You will lead the development of advanced electrical power generation, distribution and propulsion systems for aircraft, from concept through to certification and in-service support.

You will define requirements, develop architectures and oversee integration within a multidisciplinary team, providing technical leadership and customer interfaces on safety-critical programs.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Engineering or equivalent field.
• Experience across the full systems engineering lifecycle (design, integration, verification, validation).
• Experience on aircraft systems or safety-critical products.
• Strong understanding of Systems Engineering principles and processes.
• Ability to capture and translate needs into clear requirements with stakeholders.
• Experience leading technical reviews and customer meetings.
• Familiarity with ARP4754 is desirable; Windchill experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems engineering work packages to deliver on schedule, budget and quality.
• Define and manage system requirements with customers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Develop system architectures, perform trade studies and support system integration.
• Oversee subsystem development and ensure requirements flow-down.
• Lead verification, validation and compliance activities throughout the lifecycle.
• Provide technical leadership and act as primary customer interface for system development.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements management

Technical leadership

System integration

V&V planning

Stakeholder communication

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Windchill

Job description

Safran is looking for enthusiastic engineers to join the Systems Engineering team at the Pitstone Centre of Excellence. You will lead the development of advanced electrical power generation, distribution and propulsion systems for aircraft, from concept through to certification and in-service support.

You will define requirements, develop architectures and oversee integration within a multidisciplinary team, providing technical leadership and customer interfaces on safety-critical programs.