Senior Systems Engineer

Job description

Senior Systems Engineer

Vacancy details

General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

As the world leader in aeronautical electrical systems, Safran Electrical & Power is a key player in the electrification of aircraft equipment and electric and hybrid propulsion. With expertise across the onboard energy chain, the company designs and delivers innovative, optimized and modular architectures and solutions.

Reference

2026-184712

Position description

Domain

Research, design and development

Job field / Job profile

Architecture and systems engineering - Systems engineering

Job title

Senior Systems Engineer

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Senior Systems Engineer

Pitstone, Buckinghamshire

Hybrid

Skills: Systems Thinking, Systems Engineering, Model Based Systems, V&V, Requirements,

Continuous Improvement, Systems Architecture, MBSE, Windchill

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

At Safran Electrical & Power, we recognise that aviation needs to innovate and change in order to protect our environment. We believe that future aircraft power systems will be hybrid-electric or full-electric, which is why we are working to develop and deliver advanced electrical solutions to help decarbonise flight.

The Safran Electrical & Power team has expertise in designing and developing electrical systems comprising generators, power conversion, control systems and electric motors for aircraft propulsion.

If you want to help deliver this future, we are looking for enthusiastic and creative people to join our team.

The Role

Based at the Safran Electrical & Power Centre of Excellence in Pitstone you will work within the Systems Engineering team to lead the development of advanced aircraft electrical power generation, distribution and propulsion systems. Responsible for the full systems engineering lifecycle, you will define, develop, integrate and support innovative electrical systems from concept through to certification and in-service support. Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will provide technical leadership, manage customer and stakeholder requirements, oversee system integration and verification activities, and ensure compliance with aerospace standards and certification requirements. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge aerospace technologies while engaging closely with customers, suppliers and internal engineering teams to deliver complex safety-critical systems.

• Lead systems engineering work packages, ensuring delivery to schedule, budget, quality and applicable standards.

• Define and manage system requirements, working closely with customers and multidisciplinary teams.

• Develop system architectures, perform performance analysis, trade studies and support system integration.

• Oversee subsystem development and ensure effective requirements flow-down and implementation.

• Lead verification, validation and compliance activities throughout the system lifecycle.

• Provide technical leadership, acting as the primary customer interface for system development and performance decisions.

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

Here, we craft excellence together.

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.

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 cGet involved:

We also have a number of groups and forums onsite that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, STEM ambassadors, employee forum, charity partnerships and wellbeing programme.

Candidate skills & requirements

We are looking for candidates with a range of skills and experience, but we're also keen to help people grow and develop in this role. If you have some or all of the following, we'd love to hear from you:

• Degree qualified in Engineering (Electrical, Electronic, Aerospace, Systems or a related discipline) or possess equivalent experience in a relevant technical field.

• Proven experience across the full systems engineering lifecycle, including system design, integration, verification and validation, ideally within electrical power generation, distribution or electrical propulsion systems.

• Experience working on aircraft systems or other complex safety-critical products, with a strong understanding of their development and integration challenges.

• Good understanding of Systems Engineering principles and processes, and their application throughout the product lifecycle.

• Demonstrated ability to work with customers and stakeholders to capture, analyse and translate needs into clear technical requirements, while building effective relationships.

• Experience leading technical reviews, workshops and customer meetings within the aerospace sector.

• Knowledge and experience of:

o System architecture definition and decomposition

o Operational, functional and physical analysis

o Requirements definition and management

o System integration

o Verification & Validation (V&V) planning and execution

o System implementation and verification

• Experience using Windchill requirements management tools would be advantageous.

• Familiarity with aerospace systems development standards and processes, particularly ARP4754, is desirable.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Position location

Job location

Europe, UK, England, London

City (-ies)

Westfield Road LU7 9RH Pitstone, Buckinghamshire