Electrical Certification Engineer

Job description

Electrical Certification Engineer

Vacancy details

General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world.

Reference

2026-179110

Position description

Domain

Research, design and development

Job field / Job profile

Architecture and systems engineering - Airworthiness

Job title

Electrical Certification Engineer

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Electrical Certification Engineer

Cwmbran

On Site

Skills: Electrical Certification, Inspection & Testing, EASA, FAA, EMI/EMC testing/certification.

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 Test Services team as a Mechatronics Engineer at our Gloucester site.

Your Role

Carry out the electrical certification activities and electrical certification projects relating to seats and seat surrounding furniture assemblies.

Help maintain the high-quality standard of electrical certification documents and ensure on-time delivery of documents at all times.

Meet OTD of all the electrical certification documentation with the right first time (RFT) approach.

Make sure that a template of electrical specifications of all LRU's used on the seat / suites are in place.

Liaise externally with Boeing and Airbus to qualify electrical LRU's and electrical systems and work out solutions to certify the LRU's and electrical systems.

To support the Senior Electrical Certification Engineer to plan and successfully execute the electrical certification activities at SGB.

Scope of Responsibilities

Generate, update and deliver electrical certification tasks and documents across Safran Seats Products (seats and surrounding furniture assemblies, with electrical lighting systems, actuation systems, heating systems, and IFE systems and other passenger comfort features). This extends to Seats France and Seats US programmes. UK & International travel will be required.

But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.)

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 applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage anybody to apply 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

Candidate skills & requirements

What You'll Bring

Essential

Qualified to a minimum of a degree in an electrical engineering field.

Alternatively a HNC/HND or an equivalent qualification in an Electrical Engineering field, with a demonstrated knowledge / experience in electrical certification and/or aircraft interior equipment and installation.

Experience of EMI/EMC testing/certification

A working knowledge of the various methods of manufacture and test of electrical and electronic components and assemblies

Desirable

Knowledge of aircraft seat and furniture electrical certification.

Experience of working with Boeing and Airbus specifications for electrical equipment installation and certification.

Knowledge of regulatory requirements of EASA and FAA for the certification and qualification of electrical systems equipment and installation.

Position location

Job location

Europe, UK, Wales

City (-ies)

Llantarnam Industrial Park NP44 3HQ Cwmbran