Lead Electrical Certification Engineer - Aircraft Seating

Safran S.A.; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Seats is seeking a Senior Electrical Certification lead to steer the certification of aircraft seats and cabin furniture, ensuring compliance with EASA and FAA standards across international programmes. You will line-manage a team of engineers, coordinating electrical qualification activities for systems such as lighting, heating, and IFE.

The role requires a degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering and 5+ years in aircraft electrical certification, with 3+ years in cabin interiors or

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in aircraft electrical certification, including at least 3 years within cabin interiors or seating products.
• Comprehensive knowledge of aircraft seat and cabin furniture electrical certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Electrical Certification Engineers, ensuring certification activities are delivered on time, to quality standards, and with a right-first-time approach.
• Plan, coordinate and execute electrical qualification and certification activities for aircraft seats and cabin furniture assemblies incorporating electrical systems such as lighting, actuation, heating, IFE and passenger comfort features.
• Develop, maintain and continuously improve certification processes, procedures, templates and KPI reporting to ensure consistent standards across all business units.
• Produce, review and approve certification documentation including: Qualification and test plans/reports, Electrical load analyses, Grounding and bonding assessments, System safety analyses and FMEAs, Engineering Process Specifications (EPS), Design change documentation (ECRs, ADCNs, permits and concessions).
• Review and approve electrical design data, installation drawings, wiring diagrams and system architectures to ensure compliance with certification requirements.
• Liaise with EASA, FAA, Airbus, Boeing, aircraft integrators and equipment suppliers to achieve certification approval and resolve certification challenges.
• Support LRU qualification activities and maintain electrical equipment specifications for all seat-installed systems.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Certification management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Electrical/Electronic Eng

Job description

Safran Seats is seeking a Senior Electrical Certification lead to steer the certification of aircraft seats and cabin furniture, ensuring compliance with EASA and FAA standards across international programmes. You will line-manage a team of engineers, coordinating electrical qualification activities for systems such as lighting, heating, and IFE.

The role requires a degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering and 5+ years in aircraft electrical certification, with 3+ years in cabin interiors or