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# Senior Materials Engineer

Buckinghamshire Senior individual contributor Operations 

Listed on Safran’s official careers site. Posted September 12, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on Safran’s careers site →](https://careers.safran-group.com/job/job-senior-materials-engineer_187554.aspx?LCID=1033)

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## Job description

Senior Materials Engineer Pitstone, Tring, Hertfordshire £ Competitive Skills: Materials science, NDT, Metallurgical science, Surface treatment, Testing, Materials analysis, Polymers, Composites, Metals, Technical reporting At Safran Electrical & Power, we recognise that aviation needs to innovate and change in order to protect our environment. We believe that future aircraft power systems will be hybrid-electric or full-electric, which is why we are working to develop and deliver advanced electrical solutions to help decarbonise flight.

The UK Safran Electrical & Power team has expertise in designing and developing electrical systems comprising generators, power conversion, distribution and control, with developing expertise in electric motors for aircraft propulsion. If you want to help deliver this future, we are looking for enthusiastic and creative people to join our team. The Role As a Senior Materials Engineer at Safran Electrical & Power you will provide guidance on materials and process matters, ensuring production line continuity, as well as providing support for R&D and R&T projects.

You will improve reliability and cost effectiveness in future motor and generator designs. You will work closely with suppliers and customers to ensure optimal solutions are provided to ensure our products are safe to fly. You will carry out in-depth material investigations and analysis, defining root cause analysis particularly when related to metallic material issues, joining technologies and NDT.
- Act as a focal point for issues related to materials and processes, providing expertise to carry out in-depth investigations
- Issues will include diagnosing and suggesting solutions to production problems, as well as acting as one of the project team to recommend approached or analyses for a new design
- Act proactively to improve reliability and cost effectiveness in future motor and generator designs
- Participate in customer briefings and design reviews by providing technical guidance to ensure the electrical generators maintain the highest possible quality standard
- Work with suppliers and customers to ensure optimal solutions ensuring products are safe to fly
- Maintain and update material and process specifications in line with the latest technology
- Coach graduates or less experienced engineers 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 policies Why Safran?

### A global presence
- Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 Colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries.

### Inclusive & empowering environment
- We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success.

### Innovation at the core
- Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place. Your ambitions can take us further.

### Mobility & training opportunities
- We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities. If you have big dreams, we'll support you to make them a reality.

### A culture of excellence
- Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. We are looking for candidates with a range of skills and experience, but we're also keen to help people grow and develop in this role. If you have some or all of the following, we'd love to hear from you:
- Degree in engineering or other relevant experience
- Substantial experience in materials
- Specialisation in metallurgical science through academic qualification or working experience
- Aerospace experience desirable
- Experience and exposure to writing technical reports
- Experience and knowledge in joining technologies

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Sep 12, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 19, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 19, 2026
- Listed for: 37 days
- Location: Buckinghamshire[Apply on Safran’s careers site →](https://careers.safran-group.com/job/job-senior-materials-engineer_187554.aspx?LCID=1033)

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