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Analysis Engineer - Composites

Safran -
Banbury

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time

Benefits

Company pension

Qualifications

MATLAB
Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Maths
Continuous improvement
FEA
Communication skills
Python

Full job description

Published 06.08.2026

Company : Safran Electronics & Defense Job field : Material and processes Location : Banbury , England , United Kingdom Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager

# 2026-176732

Published 06.08.2026

Job Description

Analysis Engineer - Composites

Banbury, Oxfordshire
On Site

Skills: Composites, FEA, Mechanical Analysis, Carbon Fibre, Filament Winding, NX, Solid Mechanics, Matlab, CAD, Resin Transfer Molding, Hand Calculations, R&D, Abaqus,

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:

Early finish on Fridays
Competitive salary and annual bonus and pay review
25 days' holiday + bank holidays
Strong Pension scheme – up to 10% Employer Contributions
Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring
Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies

Safran – Here, we craft excellence together.
At Safran, excellence is a journey – and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision
We are looking for passionate individuals to join our Research and Development team as a R&D Engineer – Composite Analysis at our Banbury site.

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 anybody to if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.

Your Role

As an Analysis Engineer working on the latest, novel composite products and processing techniques you will be joining a small but highly effective team of experienced Engineers. The environment is cutting edge, fast paced and challenging but you will be supported to work on some of the most innovative and leading projects and programs across a wide range of Aerospace applications. These products are primarily manufactured using techniques such as multi-axis high speed Filament Winding, High Pressure Resin Molding and various Braiding techniques.

You will be engaged in the design, development and analysis of these structural composite components from 1st Principals and Hand Calculations, as well as FEA (Finite Element Analysis) including developing new models. As the team is small and efficient you will also have the opportunity to get involved with hands on testing to validate and use the iterative process to feedback in to design and development.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring

Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent
Strong foundation in engineering mathematics and Solid mechanics and Stress Analysis
Able to analyse and solve new engineering problems using first principles and hand calculations
Experience in Matlab, Python or Excel for numerical modelling is highly beneficial
Experience in Finite Element software - Desirable
Some knowledge of composite materials would be highly beneficial
Highly motivated, with a keen ability to use own initiative
Willing to take hands-on approach to problem solving, development and testing methods
Clear open two-way communication skills

But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)

Here, we craft excellence together.
If you're ready to take your career to new heights and be part of a company that's crafting the future of flight, today.
Why Safran?

A global presence: Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 Colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries.
Inclusive & empowering environment: We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success.
Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place. Your ambitions can take us further.
Mobility & training opportunities: We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities. If you have big dreams, we'll support you to make them a reality.
A culture of excellence: Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. Whatever your background, together we aim for excellence.

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We also have a number of groups and forums across our sites that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, Diversity at Safran, Sports Clubs, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs.

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