Electronics Engineer

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 Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets.

What do we offer?

Competitive salary
Company performance bonus scheme
Pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution
Private medical insurance
Comprehensive health cash plan
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Flexible benefits programme (buy & sell holiday allowance, discounted gym memberships, Maternity/ adoption leave- up to 52 weeks, first 26 weeks at full pay, subsequent 26 at 50% (basic pay) and Paternity/Non-Pregnant Parent/ Co-adopter leave 4 weeks full pay)
Structured training & opportunities to progress
Opportunity to join ERGs (employee resource groups), participate in community projects & much more!

What does the role look like?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Electronics Engineer to join our Global Defence Systems team in Wolverhampton.

You'll apply your electronic engineering expertise within a multi-functional team, supporting new product introduction (NPI), new business acquisition, technology development, continuity of production, and root-cause failure investigation.

This role will see you play a key part in the design, development, and analysis of electronic circuit solutions for actuation systems used in demanding military aerospace environments.

What will your day-to-day responsibilities look like?

Design, build, test and analyse electronic circuits for new products, balancing technology, reliability, cost, and schedule.
Create and define the architecture of electronic products, including design documentation and rationale.
Apply Common Circuit Blocks (CCBs) to new designs and define test plans to support system integration and verification.
Support bids and proposals through conceptual design of electronics solutions.
Investigate electronic faults to component level and manage obsolescence by selecting suitable alternative components.
Collaborate on the specification, design, and validation of test equipment.
Review supplier design data, including proposals and test reports.
Prepare engineering reports and deliver technical presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
Work collaboratively within a multifunctional Integrated Product Team (IPT) to deliver project outcomes.
Share best practice and contribute to the development of standard work in electronics across Safran sites.What will you bring to the role?

Essential skills:

Degree in Electronic Engineering or equivalent experience, ideally within aerospace or another safety-critical industry.
Strong hardware design and circuit analysis skills with proven problem-solving capability.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.

Desirable skills:

Knowledge of brushless DC motor control and power electronics/power supply design.
Software experience (e.g. Python, C, LabView, VBA).
Understanding of industry standards, best practices, and electronic component supply chain certification