Research engineer Work, Jobs in Oxford (with Salaries)

Research & Development Engineer
Safran —Banbury
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Continuous improvement
- Communication skills
6d
Research Engineer
Oxford Dynamics —Oxford
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Master's degree
- Machine learning
Quick apply
5d
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Experimental Materials Engineering (Mechanical testing of metals, hydrogen embrittlement)
University of Oxford —Oxford
- £35,681 - £47,779 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Engineering
12d
Research and Development Engineer - CEMA
Thales —Reading
- Full-time
- C++
- Software development
- Python
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
R&D Electronics Engineer
Siemens Healthineers —Oxford
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Continuous improvement
- Mentoring
- Annual leave
RF Research Engineer
Thales —Reading
- Full-time
- CAD
- Python
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Circular Product Engineering
University of Oxford —Oxford
- £39,424 - £47,779 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Engineering
- University
- Annual leave
5d
Magnet Engineer/Senior/Principal
Siemens Healthineers —Oxford
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Master's degree
- Annual leave
Head of Design and Research
Taylor and Francis —Milton
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- AI
- Work from home
Quick apply
5d
Senior/Principal R&D Electronics Engineer
Siemens Healthineers —Oxford
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mentoring
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
11d

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Research & Development Engineer

Safran -
Banbury

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
6 days ago

Benefits

Company pension

Qualifications

MATLAB
Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Continuous improvement
FEA
Communication skills

Full job description

Published 07.14.2026

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

# 2026-183470

Published 07.14.2026

Job Description

Research and Development Engineer
Banbury, Oxfordshire
On Site

Skills: Composites, FEA, Mechanical Analysis, Carbon Fibre, Filament Winding, Siemens 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 a Research and Development Engineer you will be a key contributor in the development of new composite products and technologies, from initial concept to qualification. Working in a challenging and fast-paced working environment within the R&D team. The successful candidate will support the design, development and optimization of a wide range of aerospace products, manufactured primarily through filament winding, HP-RTM, and braiding techniques, utilizing novel and efficient joining technologies. Must be a critical thinker with ability to solve problems through analysis, modelling and simulation.
Your role will allow you to:

Engage in the design, development, and analysis of novel structural composite components, including the use of first principal calculations and Finite Element Analysis
Author reports and documentation necessary to demonstrate technology progression and qualification
Support in testing to interrogate and validate component and material performance
Work with CAD modelling and technical drawing
Develop design and analysis tools for composite components

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring

Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
Able to analyse and solve new engineering problems using first principles
Excellent grounding in solid mechanics and stress analysis
Experience with Matlab, Siemens NX, Abaqus and excel beneficial
Knowledge of composite materials is desirable, willingness to learn essential
Highly motivated, with a keen ability to use own initiative
Willing to take hands-on approach to developing components and testing methods
Clear open two-way communication skills
Fit the dynamic and enthusiastic culture within CTG and flexible with working hours

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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