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Senior Test Design Engineer

Safran • Staverton Technology Park, Staverton

Salary
£43k – £43k
Posted
28 October 2026
Sponsor match
high
Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)
Role overview

Safran is hiring a Senior Test Design Engineer in Staverton Technology Park, a engineering role advertised as contract. The advertised salary is £43k – £43k. Safran 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.

Senior Test Design Engineer Gloucester SITE Skills: Aerospace, Design, Landing Gear, 3D CAD, hydraulic, electrical, control, instrumentation, data-acquisition, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering. As a Senior Test Design Engineer, you will lead the design and delivery of test rig systems used to conduct development and qualification testing of aircraft landing gear. Safran Landing Systems are a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, from commercial and business travel to milita…
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  • Employer: Safran — confirmed licensed sponsor
  • Visa route: Skilled Worker
  • Advertised salary: £43k – £43k
  • How this salary compares: about 9% below the £47,786 median across 1,411 engineering roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
  • Location: Staverton Technology Park, Staverton
  • Posted: 28 October 2026
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