Senior Test Engineer

Safran

Gloucester

Hybrid

GBP 52,000 - 76,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Early finish on Fridays

Hybrid Working

Competitive salary with profit share

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Health cash plan

Professional development

Onsite amenities

Accessible workplace

Job summary

Safran Landing Systems in Gloucester is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to lead development and qualification testing, from planning to final reporting, including static, fatigue, endurance and environmental tests.

You will review test procedures, plan resources, coordinate execution, operate data acquisition systems and install instrumentation, while collaborating with customers, suppliers and stakeholders.

Qualifications

Experience in structural strength, fatigue, endurance, environmental, and/or flight test instrumentation.
Experience in electrical & hydraulic systems, servo controls and PLC controllers.
Experience in the application & use of test control systems, data acquisition systems and instrumentation.
Practical experience within a test environment
Knowledge of strain gauging and its application (strain gauge theory would be advantageous).
An ability to understand technical drawings and test requirement documentation.
Experience with calibration of transducers, e.g., force, pressure, displacement.
Technical report writing
Project management skills to meet customer requirements and deliver customer satisfaction on quality, cost and time.
Knowledge of safe working practices relating to all aspects of testing (e.g. General Health & Safety at Work, Risk Assessments, COSHH, Isolation & Lockout procedures, Lifting & Slinging)
Excellent computer literacy & IT skills e.g. Microsoft Applications.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Deliver development and qualification tests from early planning through design and setup of test solutions, execution of testing activities, and final reporting.
Lead and coordinate test execution activities across disciplines and with internal/external stakeholders.
Operate control and data acquisition systems and install/configure test instrumentation.
Investigate faults and resolve testing issues; produce technical documentation and comprehensive test reports.

Skills

Structural testing

Test instrumentation

Calibration of transducers

Documentation & reporting

Project management

Health & Safety procedures

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Problem solving

Test planning

Data acquisition systems

Tools

Test control systems

Data acquisition systems

Instrumentation

Job description

As a Senior test Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering development and qualification tests from the early planning stages through the design and setup of test solutions, execution of testing activities, and final reporting. The role includes conducting static, fatigue, endurance, and environmental testing to support the development of new landing gear technologies, qualification of new products, and ongoing in-service programmes. Review test procedure requirements. Develop detailed resource plans to meet testing objectives. Lead and coordinate test execution activities. Operate control and data acquisition systems. Install and configure test instrumentation. Investigate faults and resolve testing issues. Collaborate with internal and external customers, suppliers, and stakeholders. Produce technical documentation and comprehensive test reports. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the test facility. But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.)

Experience in structural strength, fatigue, endurance, environmental, and/or flight test instrumentation.
Experience in electrical & hydraulic systems, servo controls and PLC controllers.
Experience in the application & use of test control systems, data acquisition systems and instrumentation.
Practical experience within a test environment
Knowledge of strain gauging and its application (strain gauge theory would be advantageous).
An ability to understand technical drawings and test requirement documentation.
Experience with calibration of transducers, e.g., force, pressure, displacement.
Technical report writing
Project management skills to meet customer requirements and deliver customer satisfaction on quality, cost and time.
Knowledge of safe working practices relating to all aspects of testing (e.g. General Health & Safety at Work, Risk Assessments, COSHH, Isolation & Lockout procedures, Lifting & Slinging)
Excellent computer literacy & IT skills e.g. Microsoft Applications.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets. Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking. Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in landing gear, wheels & brakes, and associated systems for civil and military aircraft and helicopters. We master the entire lifecycle of our products, from design and manufacturing through to maintenance. Did you know that every second, somewhere in the world, an aircraft lands using one of our systems? Would you like to grow in an international, stimulating and supportive environment within a human-sized company? Join us! Become one of our 8,000 passionate employees worldwide. Don't meet 100% of the requirements? That's not a barrier for us. Above all, we're looking for creative and committed people!

Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you-both in and out of work, including: