Research & Development Engineer

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

Safran Electronics & Defense is an international company with more than 19,000 employees who bring together expertise and team spirit to design high-technology solutions for the aerospace, defense and space sectors. By combining human and technological intelligence, the company develops products and services for both civil and military customers, operating on land, at sea, in the air and in space.

Research and Development Engineer
Banbury, Oxfordshire
On Site

Skills: Composites, FEA, Mechanical Analysis, Carbon Fibre, Filament Winding, Siemens NX, Solid Mechanics, Matlab, CAD, Resin Transfer Molding, Hand Calculations, R&D, Abaqus,

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
* Strong Pension scheme - up to 10% Employer Contributions
* Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring
* Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies

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 Research and Development team as a R&D Engineer - Composite Analysis at our Banbury site.

At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone.
We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.

Your Role

As a Research and Development Engineer you will be a key contributor in the development of new composite products and technologies, from initial concept to qualification. Working in a challenging and fast-paced working environment within the R&D team. The successful candidate will support the design, development and optimization of a wide range of aerospace products, manufactured primarily through filament winding, HP-RTM, and braiding techniques, utilizing novel and efficient joining technologies. Must be a critical thinker with ability to solve problems through analysis, modelling and simulation.
Your role will allow you to:
*Engage in the design, development, and analysis of novel structural composite components, including the use of first principal calculations and Finite Element Analysis
*Author reports and documentation necessary to demonstrate technology progression and qualification
*Support in testing to interrogate and validate component and material performance
*Work with CAD modelling and technical drawing
*Develop design and analysis tools for composite components

What You'll Bring

*Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
*Able to analyse and solve new engineering problems using first principles
*Excellent grounding in solid mechanics and stress analysis
*Experience with Matlab, Siemens NX, Abaqus and excel beneficial
*Knowledge of composite materials is desirable, willingness to learn essential
*Highly motivated, with a keen ability to use own initiative
*Willing to take hands-on approach to developing components and testing methods
*Clear open two-way communication skills
*Fit the dynamic and enthusiastic culture within CTG and flexible with working hours