Safran - Here, we craft excellence together. At Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision. We are looking for passionate individuals to join our Engineering / Laboratory team as a Test Engineer at our Slough site. About Safran Electrical Components - Slough Safran Electrical Components specialises in the design, development, and qualification of high-performance electrical interconnection components used in demanding aerospace environments. The laboratory plays a critical role in ensuring product safety, reliability, and certification, supporting products from early development through to full qualification and in-service validation. Working at SEC means being at the heart of hands-on testing, innovation, and continuous improvement within a global aerospace leader. Your Role As a Test Engineer, you will be responsible for performing and supporting a wide range of laboratory testing and qualification activities. This is a hands-on, lab-based role where you will work autonomously to ensure products meet strict aerospace standards, while contributing to continuous improvement and maintaining a safe, well-organised testing environment. You will play a key role in ensuring on-time delivery of test programmes, while achieving high standards in quality and reliability. Key Responsibilities will include: Testing & Qualification -Perform a wide range of laboratory tests, including mechanical, environmental, electrical testing, fluid and high-pressure testing and materials testing -Support prototype validation, product characterisation, qualification of new products and routine testing of existing products -Investigate test failures and anomalies, performing root causes analysis and supporting corrective and preventive actions -Analyse test data and produce clear technical reports with conclusions Laboratory & Equipment -Operate and maintain laboratory equipment safely and efficiently -Ensure calibration and maintenance of test equipment -Contribute to the improvement or development of test setups and fixtures Continuous Improvement & Processes -Follow established test procedures while contributing to their improvement -Support data analysis to enhance product quality and performance -Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the lab - Support performance objectives Collaboration & Communication -Work closely with engineering, quality, and other internal teams -Provide feedback on testing progress, issues, and results -Occasionally liaise with external laboratories, suppliers, or partners Health, Safety & Environment -Operate in a high-risk testing environment with strict adherence to safety procedures -Maintain high standards of housekeeping and organisation in the lab -Actively contribute to a strong safety culture Travel Occasional travel to external testing providers and other Safran sites division (UK,France, Tunisia, North America). What You'll Bring Essential -Hands-on experience in a laboratory or industrial testing environment -Experience in mechanical, environmental, chemical and electrical testing -Practical / manual skills -Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks -Problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot test issues Desirable -Experience in aerospace, automotive, manufacturing or high regulated industries -Knowledge of H&S, quality and aerospace standards (e.g. COOSH, AS9100, ISO 17025) -Experience in tool making or similar technical hands-on roles