Embedded Systems Engineer – AI Innovation
Cwmbran, South Wales
On Site – occasional opportunity for home working
Skills: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Real-Time, Embedded development, Custom Models, Sensor Fusion, Automation, Edge AI, RTOS, Deep learning, LLM, ANN, C++, Electronics, Mechatronics, Robotics
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 (option to buy/sell)
- Strong Pension scheme and life assurance
- Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring
- Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers
- 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 Engineering Innovation team as an Embedded Systems Engineer at our Cwmbran, South Wales site.
Your Role
As a key member of our Research & Technology team at Safran Seats, you'll use cutting-edge artificial intelligence to improve our products and processes - particularly by elevating passenger experience with intelligent edge-based systems in aircraft cabins. You'll collaborate with experts, partners, and innovators, using your hands-on technical skills to bring AI concepts from idea to real-world demonstration, all while helping build AI capabilities among colleagues.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build deep technical and regulatory understanding of our cabin/seat electronic and data systems.
- Develop and test edge-AI solutions that enhance passenger experience and advance internal R&T workflows.
- Lead proof-of-concept trials and demonstrate the value of AI for real Safran products.
- Drive projects through our Technology Readiness Level process, ensuring compliance and maturity.
- Share AI knowledge across teams; be an in-house AI ambassador!
- Manage external collaborations with universities and technology partners.
- Maintain up-to-date project plans, budgets, and technical records.
- Represent Safran at industry conferences and technology events.
