Principal Systems Engineer

Job description

Principal Systems 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 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

2026-181705

Position description

Domain

Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile

Architecture and systems engineering - Systems engineering

Job title

Principal Systems Engineer

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Principal Systems Engineer

Wolverhampton

Hybrid

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 talented individuals to join our Engineering GDS team as a Principal Systems Engineer at our Wolverhampton site.

About Safran Actuation Systems UK

Safran Actuation Systems UK is a world class centre for the design, manufacture and support of actuation and flight control solutions used across commercial, military and rotary platforms. With major sites in Wolverhampton and Banbury, our teams play a critical role in delivering innovative, reliable and safe systems that keep aircraft performing at their best.

We are looking for passionate individuals to join our Engineering GDS team as Principal Systems Engineer at our Wolverhampton site.

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, annual bonus, pay review

•25 days' holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell)

•Strong Pension scheme, life assurance

•Professional development, ongoing training

•Private Medical

Your Role

Plan and execute Systems Engineering work packages as part of an integrated product team.

Capable of working autonomously while understanding the broader context of the role within the organization. Additionally, the Systems Engineer should possess the ability to engage in discussions regarding relevant processes and demonstrate an understanding of the impact of changes to these processes, policies, and procedures.

•Coordinating requirements management for a project.

•Understanding, interpreting, and clarifying customer requirements.

•Ensuring the traceability of product design specifications to customer requirements.

•Developing product specifications based on customer requirements, cascading specifications from system level to component level, and verifying/validating product performance.

•Developing system architecture models using graphical modeling approaches and conducting trade-off analyses to identify optimized solutions.

•Supporting the development of system planning documents, specification documents, requirements verification procedures, and acceptance procedures.

•Ensuring that product design and development, conducted by different functional disciplines, aligns with the requirements.

•Identifying and addressing technical risks and implementing risk mitigation strategies throughout the program's lifecycle.

•Interfacing with customers, subcontractors, and business partners regarding product design requirements, product development, and product acceptance.

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

Here, we craft excellence together.

We understand that diversity & inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair & equitable employment practices for everyone.

We 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 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.

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.

Candidate skills & requirements

Essential

• Systems Engineering Expertise:

Demonstrated proficiency in systems engineering principles,

including Systems Thinking, System Lifecycles, Requirements

Definition, and System Architecting.

• Proficiency in Systems Modeling Language (SysML):

Demonstrated expertise and practical experience in utilizing SysML

for system architecture modeling, requirements specification, and

analysis.

• Initiative and Innovation Catalyst:

Proven ability to drive and champion new initiatives, while fearlessly

challenging existing ideas.

Desirable

• Operates with the utmost personal integrity.

• Demonstrates the ability to work independently, remain composed

under pressure, and adapt to change.

• Utilizes a logical approach to technical problem resolution and

decision-making. Demonstrates commitment to sharing knowledge.

• Exhibits excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Demonstrates cross-cultural awareness.

• Driven by adherence to process compliance.

Get involved:

We 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.

If you're ready to take your career to new heights and be part of a company that's crafting the future of flight, apply today.

Position location

Job location

Europe, UK, England, West Midlands

City (-ies)

Stafford Road WV10 7EH Wolverhampton