Test and Means Engineer

Safran Engineering Services; Pitstone; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite canteen

Early finish on Friday

Job summary

Safran Engineering Services is seeking a Test & Means Engineer to plan, organise, and execute development and qualification tests on Safran Electrical & Power products. The role collaborates with validation, verification, and project teams to ensure product requirements are met through testing and analysis.

Available for a 12-month term as either a contractor or Fixed Term Contract, with a potential Temp to Perm.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent technical qualification.
• Experience with mechanical, electrical, environmental, or vibration testing.
• Proficiency with data acquisition systems is desirable but not essential.
• Understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical test systems.
• Strong organisational, planning, and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise, and perform development and qualification tests for Safran products.
• Execute electrical, mechanical, environmental, and vibration tests using specialised equipment.
• Produce high-quality technical reports and documentation to support tests.
• Set up mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic systems, and electrical wiring.
• Lead and coordinate test activities for SEP products.
• Plan and prioritise test work and manage workloads for small teams.
• Collaborate with project teams to meet schedules and standards.
• Translate requirements into robust validation plans.
• Define verification phases including resources and risk assessments.
• Support development of environmental and vibration testing capabilities.
• Troubleshoot test rigs and measurement systems; identify improvements.

Skills

Testing experience

Data acquisition systems

Test planning

Coordination

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Engineering

Tools

LabView

Dewesoft

DASYLab

Job description

The Test & Means Engineer is responsible for planning, organising, and executing development and qualification tests on Safran Electrical & Power products and systems. The role ensures that product-level requirements are validated through testing, analysis, and other verification methods, working closely with validation, verification, and project teams.

The role is available for 12m either as a contractor or on a Fixed Term Contract, with a possibility of Temp to Perm. Please only apply if you would be willing to accept a permanent contract.

Tasks

• 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

Requirements

• 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)
• Understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical test systems
• Strong organisational, planning, and coordination skills

Benefits

• Early finish on a Friday - 0800-1645 Mon-Thurs, 0800-1200 Friday
• Onsite canteen