Senior Engineering Leader for Landing Systems

4 days ago


Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Safran companies Full time
Engineering Excellence in Gloucester

As a Senior Engineering Leader at Safran Landing Systems, you will be responsible for proposing and agreeing landing gear design conceptual studies, proposing efficient solutions to design and analytical problems, and ensuring technical quality of work package activities. You will act as a technical focal and mentor, represent SLS at customer meetings, check and approve technical deliverables, and support the creation, progression, and usage of new methods and tools.

About the Role

We are seeking an authority in their field with good engineering analysis, coaching, and networking skills. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of HNC/HND level, but ideally BSc/MSc, in an engineering discipline, and experience working with recognised FEA and Fatigue software tools.

  • Classical Static and Fatigue analysis experience
  • Experience with physical testing planning
  • Ability to interpret data and events and look for appropriate solutions

In this role, you will be required to coach engineers in theoretical and 'real life' best practices, represent Safran LS as a technical focal for internal and external projects, advise on appropriate technical developments to take engineering forward, and influence the Aerospace community in appropriate technological developments.

Benefits

This exciting opportunity comes with a competitive salary of £60,000 - £80,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus benefits including hybrid/flexible working hours, 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays, annual bonus, share scheme options, pension scheme, life assurance, onsite parking, and access to Dowty Sports and Social clubs.

About Us

Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, committed to safer, more sustainable aviation for current and future generations. We design, test, manufacture, and assemble landing gear used on commercial aircraft and military aircraft, and we are proud to have been a leader of cutting-edge landing gear technology for over 90 years.


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