R&T Deputy Chief Engineer

General information Entity 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 Landing Systems is the world leader in landing gear, wheels & brakes, and associated systems for civil and military aircraft and helicopters. We master the entire lifecycle of our products, from design and manufacturing through to maintenance. Did you know that every second, somewhere in the world, an aircraft lands using one of our systems?Would you like to grow in an international, stimulating and supportive environment within a human-sized company? Join us! Become one of our 8,000 passionate employees worldwide.Don't meet 100% of the requirements? That's not a barrier for us. Above all, we're looking for creative and committed people!   Reference 2026-179148   Position descriptionDomainResearch, design and developmentJob field / Job profileR&D technical direction - Chief technology officerJob titleR&T Deputy Chief EngineerEmployment typePermanentProfessional categoryProfessional, Engineer & ManagerPart time / Full timeFull-timeJob descriptionR&T Deputy Chief EngineerGloucesterSafran Landing Systems are a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, from commercial and business travel to military and defence fleets.Our expertise cover the entire life cycle of our products from end-to-end; OEM Design, Engineering & Manufacturing, through to Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO).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 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 But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.)Role is based in Gloucester.Travel may be required to other UK Safran sites approximately twice a month. Role may require potential travel to France or other locations twice a year.Candidate skills & requirementsYour Role The Deputy Chief Engineer is responsible for the planning, cost, quality and on time delivery of a diverse portfolio of projects for Safran Landing Systems.You will coordinate with different functions within Safran Landing Systems on behalf of the Chief Engineer (CE) for R&T Products, in order to achieve major milestones of that technology segment. You will be responsible for:• Leading, Developing and Maturing new technologies across Landing Gear and Integration (LGI) (primarily), Wheel and Brakes (W&B), System and Equipment (SE) and Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) divisions of Safran Landing System.• Constructing and Delivering the TRL road map alongside the CE and Programs teams.• Identify and validate requirements to mature technologies to Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6;• Develop a partnership with academia and industrial businesses.• Report technical progress to Safran Landing Systems senior management and funding agencies.What You'll Bring • Experience in Research environment• Degree level or similar experience in an engineering discipline• Project management and a proven record of accomplishment in previous projects• Leadership skills• Excellent People management skills – role will be supporting Chief Engineer to lead and manage a UK funded project, with a team (potentially matrix) of 5-6• Excellent communication and presentation skills• Have an exceptional team work ethicAt 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. Position locationJob locationEurope, UK, England, South WestCity (-ies)Gloucester