Safran Group

Position description

Domain

Research, design and development

Job field / Job profile

Mechanics - Mechanical part or subassembly design

Job title

Principal Design Engineer

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Principal Design Engineer

Gloucester

Hybrid

As a Principal Design Engineer, you will be required to propose and agree Landing Gear Design conceptual studies, propose efficient solutions to design problems to achieve business objectives. Ensure technical quality of Work package activities, act as a Design Technical focal and mentor, represent SLS at customer meetings, check and approve technical deliverables and support the creation, progression and usage of new design methods & tools.

Candidate skills & requirements

You should be knowledgeable in your field, both internally and externally, with good engineering skills and understanding of Safran Landing Gear design methods.

You must be able to understand the formal and informal structures of the organisation, including your own area, SLS and partner organisations.

You need to be able to operate with limited supervision in a complex environment.

• Minimum of HNC/HND level, but ideally BSc/MSc, in an engineering discipline
• Expert with recognised design software tools, preferably CATIA
• Ability to propose efficient pragmatic solutions to engineering problems
• Excellent knowledge of design and manufacturing processes, preferably related to the aerospace industry
• Fully conversant with traditional and computerised design methods
• Previous aerospace experience
• GD&T experience
• Good knowledge of aerospace materials
• Strong communication skills
• Building & Maintaining relationships
• Business Awareness
• Leadership
• Influencing/Networking
• Coaching
• Personal Drive
• Team Working
• A practical expert in landing gear design activities
• Interfacing with other areas of the business where necessary: Chief Engineers, Programmes, Test Engineering, Manufacturing etc.
• Coaching of engineers in theoretical and ‘real life' best practices
• Representing Safran LS as a technical focal for internal and external projects
• Advising of appropriate technical developments to take engineering forward.
• Influencing the Aerospace community in appropriate technological developments
• Actively participate in technical audits & reviews
• Comply with industry standards, regulations & qualification requirement

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 Landing Systems is the world leader in landing gear, wheels & brakes, and associated systems for civil and military aircraft, as well as helicopters. Did you know that every second, somewhere in the world, an aircraft lands thanks to our products?

Looking to grow in a stimulating, supportive, and people-focused company? Above all, we are seeking creative and committed individuals—so come and join our 8,000 passionate employees!

Reference

2026-182241