Test Engineer

Job description

Test 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.

With more than one million seats installed across the fleets of the world's leading airlines, Safran Seats is one of the global leaders in passenger, crew, aircraft and helicopter seating, delivering innovative, high value-added solutions.

Reference

2026-170469

Position description

Domain

Research, design and development

Job field / Job profile

Testing - Planning and execution of tests

Job title

Test Engineer

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Test Engineer

Cwmbran, South Wales

On Site

Skills: Mechanical, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, PLC programming, Omron, Technical Reporting, Root Cause Analysis (8D/Ishikawa), Instrumentation Calibration, Test Data Acquisition, Ladder Logic, Cobots, Kuka, Robotics, Robots, Automation, HALT, Test planning,

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:

33 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Industry leading pension scheme with salary sacrifice employer contributions up to 10%.

Private medical cover (to include Digital GP and rapid access Physio with no excess) with ability to upgrade level of benefit and cover family members.

Access to salary sacrifice benefits scheme including cycle to work

4 x Life Assurance

Interactive benefits platform including wide range of discretionary benefits including technology, retail benefits, income protection.

Enhanced family friendly policies and benefits (enhanced maternity and paternity leave) and employee assistance programme

Annual share save schemes.

Opportunities for career advancement and personal growth. Benefit from support through Safran University and our internal Training and Development Schools

We are looking for passionate individuals to join our team as a Test Engineer at our Cwmbran, South Wales site.

Your Role

As a Test Engineer in our State-of-the-Art Laboratories, you will:

• Conduct and document cyclic and static tests on aircraft interior products.

• Support both static and automated cyclic test rigs, using actuators, PLCs, sensors, and more.

• Review test plans provided by cross-functional teams; support compliance and root cause investigations.

• Liaise with Design, Certification, and Stress teams as well as with external partners and visitors.

• Apply analytical thinking to test set-up improvements and feedback for continuous excellence.

• Prepare technical reports and manage test data efficiently.

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 collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. Whatever your background, together we aim for excellence.

Get involved:

We also 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.

Candidate skills & requirements

What You'll Bring

Essential:

• Degree-level qualification (or comparable aerospace industry experience)

• Experience with mechanical structures, load paths, pneumatic & hydraulic systems

• PLC programming knowledge

• Technical report writing & strong data manipulation skills

• Familiar with utilisation/calibration of testing instruments

Desirable:

• Working knowledge of cyclic/static test methods for aerospace applications

• Experience interpreting test plans and standards

Position location

Job location

Europe, UK, Wales

City (-ies)

Llantarnam Industrial Park NP44 3HQ Cwmbran