Test Engineer

Job description

Test 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

2026-170469

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:

• 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

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