Assistant Principal Systems Engineer
Gloucester UK
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
- 25 days' holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell)
- Flexible working options
- Pension (matched up to 8%) and life assurance
- Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring
- Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers
- Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies
- Plus a wide range of flexible benefits of your choice!
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 Engineering team as a Assistant Principal Systems Engineer at our Gloucester site.
Safran Landing Systems 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; OEM Design, Engineering & Manufacturing, through to Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO).
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 Assistant Principal Systems Engineer, you will ensure the successful development of aircraft landing gear systems—including structures, extension/retraction, hydraulics, and electrical harnesses—fully aligned with customer needs, regulatory requirements, and the Safran system development process.
You will lead system development planning, requirements capture and analysis, validation and verification activities, and supplier management for equipment such as actuators, hydraulic hoses, and electrical harnessing. You will also provide leadership to junior and senior engineers within the team.
