Senior Design Engineer

Preligens; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Gloucester is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to contribute to the design and maintenance of landing gear systems for aircraft. The role involves collaboration with aerospace experts, mentoring junior staff, and utilizing cutting-edge technology. A degree in engineering and experience in aerospace are essential. Competitive benefits include flexible working options and substantial professional growth opportunities within a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Early finish on Fridays

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Annual bonus and share scheme

Generous pension scheme

On-site parking with EV chargers

Flexible benefits and working options

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Good knowledge of design and manufacturing processes, preferably aerospace.
• Experience with CAD - CATIA V5 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of concept to detailed design throughout the life cycle of landing gear programmes.
• Design to meet exacting customer requirements and industry standards.
• Mentor and coach junior team members.

Skills

Design and manufacturing processes

Communication skills

CAD - CATIA V5

Configuration management

General computer literacy

Aerospace experience

Education

Degree in a relevant engineering discipline

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Senior Design Engineer

Published 09.08.2025

Company: Safran Landing Systems

Job field: Mechanics

Location: Gloucester, England, United Kingdom

Contract type: Permanent (Full‑time)

Job Description

The future of aircraft engineering lies in the United Kingdom. As Senior Design Engineer, you will work with the brightest minds in aerospace engineering on innovative projects and will be a key contributor to the design, manufacturing, and maintenance of landing gear systems for civil and military aircraft.

Throughout your career at Safran, you will receive investment in on‑site training and opportunities for growth within a rapidly expanding local team.

Benefits

• Early finish on Fridays for recharge.
• 25 days holiday, plus UK bank holidays, with options to buy or sell days.
• Annual bonus and share scheme options.
• Generous pension scheme with up to 8% matched contributions and life assurance at 4× your salary.
• On‑site parking with EV chargers, subsidised restaurant, bicycle storage, and shower facilities.
• Flexible benefits and working options, enhanced maternity and family‑friendly benefits.

About Safran Landing Systems

We are a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems. Our expertise covers the entire lifecycle of our products – from design and manufacturing to maintenance and repair – across both commercial and defence fleets.

Safran Landing Systems partners with more than 25 aircraft manufacturers, supporting over 35,000 aircraft and more than 100,000 landings each day.

Your Purpose

As Senior Design Engineer you will design and detail efficient landing gear systems to meet demanding customer requirements and support the systems across the complete life‑cycle.

Job Requirements

• Degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Good knowledge of design and manufacturing processes, preferably aerospace.
• Fully conversant with traditional and computerised design and analysis methods.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• General computer literacy (Microsoft Office).
• Experience with CAD – CATIA V5 preferred, training will be provided.
• Knowledge of configuration management.
• Previous aerospace experience.
• Work package ownership experience.
• GD&T training.

At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective. We are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone. We encourage applications from candidates who demonstrate relevant skills and experience even if they don't meet 100% of the criteria. All applicants will be considered, regardless of age, identity or background. Offers of employment are subject to a relevant level of company security vetting, which may include a criminal record check.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

1. Support all aspects of concept to detail design throughout the life cycle of our landing gear programmes.
2. Support all aspects of product configuration.
3. Use up‑to‑date technology including computer based programmes and systems (CAD, 3D modelling, 2D draughting, data management systems).
4. Design to meet exacting customer requirements and industry standards.
5. Deliver technical presentations to customers.
6. Interface with team members, chief engineers, programme management, manufacturing and colleagues at other Safran sites.
7. Work closely with manufacturing to reduce non‑conformances on products.
8. liaise with other sites to assist with the offload of work packages.
9. Work towards design check signatory status.
10. Mentor and coach junior team members.

Company Information

Safran is an international high‑technology group operating in aviation, defence and space markets. The group has 100,000 employees and a global presence. Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, covering the full product life‑cycle. Safran holds leadership positions in its core markets and was ranked second in the aerospace and defence industry in TIME magazine’s “World’s best companies 2024”.

Location

Cheltenham Road East GL2 9QH, Gloucester, England, United Kingdom