Safran
R&T Deputy Chief Engineer
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R&T Deputy Chief Engineer
R&T Deputy Chief Engineer
Location: Gloucester | Company: Safran Landing Systems
About Safran Landing Systems
We are a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, serving commercial, business, and defence fleets end-to-end—from OEM design, engineering & manufacturing, to Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO). Our expertise spans the entire product lifecycle.
Here, we craft excellence together.
About the Role
As a Deputy Chief Engineer (R&T), you will:
- Coordinate with Safran Landing Systems (SLS) functions on behalf of the Chief Engineer to ensure cost-effective, high-quality delivery of diverse projects across the R&T technology segment.
- Lead and develop next-gen technologiesCritical across Landing Gear and Integration (LGI), Wheel and Brakes (W&B), System and Equipment (SE), and MRO, pushing them from basic research to industrial application.
- Own the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) roadmap, working alongside the Chief Engineer and programmes teams to deliver:
- Requirement definition and maturation of technologies to TRL 6 (e.g., coupon to full-scale testing).
- Partnerships with technical experts, internal SLS divisions (including LGI, W&B, SE, MRO), and external academia/industry.
- Report progress to senior management, funding agencies, and stakeholders.
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Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership
- Oversee R&T portfolio planning – balancing cost, quality, and timelines while achieving major technical milestones.
- Define requirements for technology research projects, ensuring alignment with [Safran’s] innovation vision.
- Drive deliverables from proof-of-concept to full-scale validation (e.g., TRL transitions).
Collaboration
- Build cross-functional partnerships across Safran (internal domains) and external partners (university labs, test facilities).
- Engage with transverse teams (LGI, W&B, SE, MRO) to ensure cross-domain coordination.
- Work with decision-makers to establish feasibility andcost-effectiveness of proposed innovations.
Strategic Representation
- Present technical updates to Safran senior leadership and external funding programme boards.
- Serve as a trusted advisor on breakthrough technologies, contributing to high-impact project selections.
Requirements
To cultivate excellence at Safran, you should bring:
Technical & Academic Background
- A strong degree-level qualification (or equivalent experience) in an engineering discipline (e.g., aerospace, mechanical, materials science, technology).
Leadership & Project Skills
- Proven research environment experience, preferably in technology maturation or innovation projects.
- Project management competence, with a demonstrated results portfolio (e.g., delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives).
- Team leadership with leadership for a UK-funded project team (approximately 5–6 members).
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Soft Skills
- Excellent communication (internal stakeholders, presentational, technical report-writing).
- Diplomatic negotiation & influencing skills to build cross-organisational buy-in.
- Excellent team-working ethic, cooperation through matrixed decision-making.
Benefits
- Flexibility: Early Friday finish
- Competitive package: Salary, bonus, and annual pay review
- Work-life balance: 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays (buy/sell options)
- Sustainable retirement: Strong pension scheme + life assurance
- Professional growth: Ongoing training, mentorship, and career development
- Wellbeing amenities: Onsite restaurant, parking, cycle storage, showers
- Equitable workplace: Accessibility, family-friendly policies, and a culture of diversity & inclusion
A Note on Inclusivity
At Safran, 100% is not required. If you can demonstrate varied skills relevant to this role, we encourage you to apply—we are here to shape the future together.
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