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Research & Development Engineer

SAFRAN UK • UK

Salary

£33k – £33k

Posted

13 July 2026

Work mode

Full-time

Sponsor match

high

Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)

Role overview

SAFRAN UK is hiring a Research & Development Engineer in UK, a full-time engineering role. The advertised salary is £33k – £33k. SAFRAN UK holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Skilled Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

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 position…

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Visa sponsorship snapshot

Employer: SAFRAN UK — confirmed licensed sponsor
Visa route: Skilled Worker
Advertised salary: £33k – £33k
How this salary compares: about 30% below the £46,790 median across 1,314 engineering roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
Location: UK · Full-time
Similar roles nearby: 117 other live engineering roles in UK — browse them
Posted: 13 July 2026
How we verify sponsors: employers are matched against the UK Home Office register of licensed sponsors — read our methodology.

About this sector

Engineering roles spanning civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and chemical disciplines are regularly sponsored by UK employers. Demand is strongest in infrastructure, construction, defence, and advanced manufacturing. Sponsored engineering vacancies frequently appear at Tier 1 contractors, consultancy firms, and utilities companies that recruit internationally to fill technical skills gaps.