Lead Test & Validation Engineer (12m Contract)

Safran; Pitstone; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Safran Electrical & Power in the United Kingdom (Pitstone) is seeking a Test & Means Engineer to plan, organise, and execute development and qualification tests on SEP products and systems. The role ensures product-level requirements are validated through testing, analysis, and verification methods, working with validation, verification and project teams.

The position is available for a 12-month fixed term contract, with a possibility of Temp to Perm, onsite with an emphasis on test planning,

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent technical qualification.
• Experience with mechanical, electrical, environmental, or vibration testing.
• Proficiency with data acquisition systems (LabView, Dewesoft, DASYLab) (Not essential).

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise, and perform development and qualification tests for Safran products.
• Perform electrical, mechanical, environmental, and vibration testing using specialised equipment
• Produce high-quality technical reports and documentation to support all test activities
• Set up mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic systems, and electrical wiring to defined impedances
• Lead and coordinate test and development activities for Safran Electrical & Power (SEP) products
• Plan and prioritise required test work, including managing workloads for small technical teams
• Collaborate with project teams to deliver testing to agreed schedules and standards
• Translate product-level requirements into robust validation plans
• Define verification phases, including resources, equipment, facilities, and risk assessments
• Support development and maintenance of environmental and vibration testing capabilities
• Troubleshoot and fault-find test rigs, measurement systems, and equipment
• Identify process improvements to reduce waste, enhance quality, and improve lead times

Skills

Mechanical testing

Electrical testing

Environmental testing

Vibration testing

Education

Degree in Engineering or equivalent technical qualification

Tools

LabView

Dewesoft

DASYLab

Job description

Safran Electrical & Power in the United Kingdom (Pitstone) is seeking a Test & Means Engineer to plan, organise, and execute development and qualification tests on SEP products and systems. The role ensures product-level requirements are validated through testing, analysis, and verification methods, working with validation, verification and project teams.

The position is available for a 12-month fixed term contract, with a possibility of Temp to Perm, onsite with an emphasis on test planning,