Company :
Safran Landing Systems
Job field :
Architecture and systems engineering
Location :
Gloucester , England , United Kingdom
Contract type :
Permanent
Contract duration :
Full-time
Professional status :
Professional, Engineer & Manager

2025-158343

PUBLISHED 05.24.2025

Job Description
The next generation of aircraft engineering developed by you!
As part of our Engineering team, the Systems Engineer will work with industry leaders and the brightest minds in aerospace engineering. You’ll get to work with an innovative team on interesting projects. You’ll have opportunities to learn and progress, with investment being made on site it’s an exciting time to join our growing local team!

Looking after the people who make Safran great is a priority for us. We offer a range of benefits designed to support you, both in and outside of work.

• We value your time: We have an early finish on a Friday, giving you time to recharge.
• Time to unwind: Start with 25 days of holiday, plus UK Bank Holidays, and we offer options to buy or sell days to fit your needs.
• Sharing in our success: We believe in rewarding your contributions with an annual bonus and share scheme options.
• Planning for your future: We offer a generous pension scheme, with up to 8% matched contributions, and life assurance at 4x your salary.
• Making your work life easier: Enjoy onsite parking, including EV chargers, a subsidised restaurant, bicycle storage, and shower facilities.
• Flexibility that works for you: We offer a wide range of flexible benefits and working options (role dependant), enhanced maternity and family friendly benefits, because we know everyone’s needs are different.

Who are Safran Landing Systems?
We are a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, from commercial and business travel to military and defence fleets. Our expertise cover the entire life cycle of our products from end-to-end: design, manufacturing, maintenance and repair.
We’re at the forefront of aerospace technology, creating safer, more sustainable aviation for the next generation of aerospace. It’s easy to take flying for granted, or forget the incredible amount of technical skills, capability and co-ordination required to create an aircraft. At Safran, we never take it for granted. Our people’s talents and skills come together to make the feat of flying possible. Here, you can create an impact you’re proud of, where you’re rewarded for your dedication and willingness to learn.
What will I be doing?
The main purpose of a Systems Engineer at Safran is to ensure the development of landing gear systems (structures, extension/retraction systems, hydraulics, electrical harnesses) is compliant with customer needs and compliant with regulations, following the system development process. The focus of the Systems Engineer is the definition of the system development plan, capture and analysis of needs, the generation of system, sub-systems and equipment requirements, requirements validation and product verification. Systems Engineers require an understanding of the complete landing gear system, its integration with the aircraft and the development process. Systems Engineer can also be responsible for management of equipment suppliers, such as actuators.
Job Requirements
What do I need to succeed in the role?

Key aspects of this job include the following:

• Knowledge of landing gear systems
• Knowledge of mechanical engineering, hydraulics and electrical wiring
• Knowledge of aircraft systems
• Knowledge of airworthiness requirements and certification
• Knowledge of systems engineering theory together with a familiarity with ARP4754 and ARP 4761
• Knowledge of requirements management, validation, verification and preferably DOORS
• Ability to write technical reports clearly and accurately
• Ability and willingness to communicate and work with all disciplines of engineering
• Good verbal and written communication skills and general computer literacy

Degree qualified in an engineering discipline is required or with the relevant experience in order to be successful in the role.
At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone.
We also know that some candidates may be put off ing for jobs where they don’t meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage you to if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experiences relevant to the requirements of this role.
We will consider all applicants who meet the minimum requirements regardless of their age, identity or background.
Please by uploading a CV, and if your experience matches what we’re looking for, one of our recruitment team will give you a call.
Offers of employment will be subject to a relevant level of company security vetting, which may include a criminal record check
Join Safran and discover what we could achieve, together.
But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)
There is no regular travel required with this role.
Company Information
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine’s “World’s best companies 2024” ranking.
Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems. Its expertise covers the entire life cycle of its products, from design and manufacturing to maintenance and repair. The company has partnerships with more than 25 airframers in civil, regional, commercial and military transport, supporting more than 35,000 aircraft and making over 100,000 landings every day
Locate your future workplace
Cheltenham Road East GL2 9QH
Gloucester
England UNITED KINGDOM

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