Manage and deliver electrical certification programmes as per agreed schedules.
Coordinate externally with regulatory agencies i.e, EASA, FAA, Boeing, Airbus and various Integrators to certify the electrical components installed in their aircraft seats
Review and analyse electrical design data (installation drawings/wire diagrams, etc..) to ensure successful integration of electrical subsystems within the seat architecture.
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.
Electrical Certification Engineer
Cwmbran
On Site
Skills: Electrical Certification, Inspection & Testing, EASA, FAA, EMI/EMC testing/certification.
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
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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 Test Services team as a Mechatronics Engineer at our Gloucester site.
Your Role
Carry out the electrical certification activities and electrical certification projects relating to seats and seat surrounding furniture assemblies.
Help maintain the high-quality standard of electrical certification documents and ensure on-time delivery of documents at all times.
Meet OTD of all the electrical certification documentation with the right first time (RFT) approach.
Make sure that a template of electrical specifications of all LRU's used on the seat / suites are in place.
Liaise externally with Boeing and Airbus to qualify electrical LRU's and electrical systems and work out solutions to certify the LRU's and electrical systems.
To support the Senior Electrical Certification Engineer to plan and successfully execute the electrical certification activities at SGB.
Scope of Responsibilities
Generate, update and deliver electrical certification tasks and documents across Safran Seats Products (seats and surrounding furniture assemblies, with electrical lighting systems, actuation systems, heating systems, and IFE systems and other passenger comfort features). This extends to Seats France and Seats US programmes. UK & International travel will be required.
What You'll Bring
Essential
Qualified to a minimum of a degree in an electrical engineering field.
Alternatively a HNC/HND or an equivalent qualification in an Electrical Engineering field, with a demonstrated knowledge / experience in electrical certification and/or aircraft interior equipment and installation.
Experience of EMI/EMC testing/certification
A working knowledge of the various methods of manufacture and test of electrical and electronic components and assemblies
Desirable
Knowledge of aircraft seat and furniture electrical certification.
Experience of working with Boeing and Airbus specifications for electrical equipment installation and certification.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements of EASA and FAA for the certification and qualification of electrical systems equipment and installation.
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