Principal Electronics Engineer M/F

Job description

Principal Electronics Engineer M/F

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 Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets.

Reference

2025-167536

Position description

Domain

Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile

Electronics and automation - Electronic equipment architecture

Job title

Principal Electronics Engineer M/F

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Supervisory staff

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior or Principal Electronics Engineer for our HQ in Wolverhampton. In this position you will be responsible for the application of electronic system skills within a multi-functional engineering team to support new business acquisition, new product introduction (NPI), new technology development, continuity of production and root-cause failure investigation.

For NPI you will be key in supporting the creation, development, and analysis for new circuit solutions for products that contain electronic control for electric motor actuation systems for use in demanding aerospace environments.

The successful candidate will have strong Electronic Design experience in a Manufacturing environment, have good interpersonal skills & have NPI experience.

• Detailed design, build, test and analysis of electronic circuits for new products, with full regard to available technology, in-service reliability, cost and schedule.

• Architectural design of electronic products.

• Application of Common Circuit Blocks (CCBs) to new products, in line with Actuation Systems Electronics Strategy.

• Generate electronics design definition documentation to describe the design solution and the rationale behind it.

• Generate test plans to support system integration and verification.

• Conceptual design of electronics solutions for bids and proposals.

• Support to test equipment specification, procurement and validation.

• Review and assess electronics data from suppliers, e.g., proposals and test reports.

• Generate electronics sub-system specifications.

• Presentations - written and verbal - to internal and external customers.

• Be part of a multifunctional integrated product team (IPT), which is responsible for delivering a project.

• Contribute to the development of Standard Work in electronics and the sharing of best practice within the Actuation team.

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

• Competitive salary

• Hybrid or remote working

• Car or Car allowance

• Company performance bonus scheme

• Pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution

• Private medical insurance

• Comprehensive health cash plan

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays

• Flexible benefits programme (buy & sell holiday allowance, discounted gym memberships, Maternity/ adoption leave- up to 52 weeks, first 26 weeks at full pay, subsequent 26 at 50% (basic pay) and Paternity/Non-Pregnant Parent/ Co-adopter leave 4 weeks full pay)

• Structured training & opportunities to progress

Candidate skills & requirements

Essential skills:

• Degree in Electronic Engineering or related discipline or demonstrable experience, preferably in aerospace. Experience in Engineering or a similar safety critical industry would be acceptable

• Excellent Electronic Engineering hardware design skills, with ability in complex analysis

• Proven problem Solving ability

Desirable skills:

• Familiarity with electronic control of brushless DC motors is desirable.

• Familiarity with Power electronics/power supply design.

• Undertake tasks with minimum supervision or guidance.

• Familiarity with industry best practices including EMC.

• Good verbal and written communication skills, in English.

• Self-motivated, with a proactive approach, team spirit, high energy level and a positive outlook.

• Excellent ability to multi task & priortise key tasks

• Knowledge of electronic component supply chain and certification standards is desirable.

Position location

Job location

Europe, UK, England, West Midlands

City (-ies)

Stafford Road WV10 7EH Wolverhampton