Safran Landing Systems are a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, spanning commercial, business travel, and military and defence fleets.
R&T Deputy Chief Engineer
Gloucester
Safran Landing Systems covers the entire life cycle of our products from end-to-end, including OEM Design, Engineering & Manufacturing, through to Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO). We prioritize the people who make Safran great and offer a range of flexible benefits to support you both in and out of work, such as early finish on Fridays, competitive salary and annual bonus with pay review, 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (option to buy/sell), a strong pension scheme and life assurance, professional development and ongoing training, onsite amenities (parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers), and family-friendly workplace policies.
As a global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together. We are committed to fair and equitable employment practices and encourage candidates who may not meet 100% of the criteria to apply if they have relevant skills and experience. Reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process are available upon request.
Your Role
The Deputy Chief Engineer is responsible for the planning, cost, quality, and on-time delivery of a diverse portfolio of projects for Safran Landing Systems. You will coordinate with various functions on behalf of the Chief Engineer for R&T Products to achieve major milestones of that technology segment.
- Lead, develop, and mature new technologies across Landing Gear and Integration (LGI) (primarily), Wheel and Brakes (W&B), System and Equipment (SE), and Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) divisions of Safran Landing System.
- Construct and deliver the TRL roadmap alongside the CE and Programs teams.
- Identify and validate requirements to mature technologies to Technology Readiness Level (TRL 6), from coupon testing to full-scale testing.
- Develop a partnership with technical experts and technical entities across Safran.
- Work alongside the Safran Landing Systems Transverse teams, LGI, W&B, SE, and MRO teams to ensure project objectives are achieved.
- Develop a partnership with academia and industrial businesses.
- Report technical progress to Safran Landing Systems senior management and funding agencies.
What You’ll Bring
- Experience in a research environment.
- Degree level or equivalent experience in an engineering discipline.
- Project management experience and a proven record of accomplishment in previous projects.
- Leadership skills.
- Excellent people management skills – supporting the Chief Engineer to lead and manage a UK-funded project with a team (potentially matrix) of 5-6.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Exceptional team work ethic.
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.
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