Job description
Job description
As one of the world's most innovative companies, Safran develops everything from jet engines, landing systems and helicopter flight controls, through to optronic systems, nacelles, seats and interiors.
By joining Safran, you'll have the chance to shape and influence our exciting future, as you learn from our experts and take part in ground-breaking projects.
Our UK Graduate Programme
Joining our team, you'll be welcomed into a culture of continuous innovation, supporting you as you immerse yourself in the different disciplines of Rocket Motor manufacture and design. The two-year Graduate programme typically consists of a number of placements potentially in different locations, helping you to fully experience and understand Safran, and the work we do. You'll complete these alongside our own Graduate training programme, coordinated by Safran University
These placements will include spending time with:
- Our Development Team – you'll support work on projects spanning from concept design, demonstration, development, qualification and production, through to customer in-service support
- Design Team – you'll learn how to carry out rocket motor modelling for structural and performance analysis across all stages of the product life cycle
- Production Engineering Team – you'll assist our Operations department with identifying and implementing efficiency and process savings
- Trials and Evaluations Team – you'll gain experience in Laboratory testing for both production support and R&D, as well as other areas of evaluations such as NDT Testing and metallurgy. Please be aware, this placement will include exposure to energetic and inert materials
What are the next steps?
1. If you're interested in the scheme, you can apply with a CV, by 30th November 2022
2. We'll hold Virtual Interviews on Microsoft Teams on weeks commencing 5th & 12th December 2022
3. If you're successful here, you'll join us for an Assessment Centre in Gloucester from week commencing 27th February 2023, after which we'll share the final outcome and feedback with you
4. Following this, if you're offered a place on the scheme, you'll visit your host site before the scheme begins in September 2023
Job requirements
To be eligible, you'll also need the following degree level qualification or equivalent:
- Minimum 2:1 degree in a Technical, Engineering or Science discipline
If you're successful, you'll need to complete some pre-employment checks before you start, as part of the Baseline Personnel Security Standard legal requirement. This will include a DBS record check and standard Right to Work checks, while some placements will also require National Security Vetting. We'll share more detail around these requirements in the application form.
Our Benefits
In addition to your starting salary of £29,000 per annum, we'll fully support you in your choice of professional studies to complement your ambition. As a valued member of our team, you'll also receive 25 days' holiday per year, and access to the following Safran benefits:
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Benefits Portal
- Health Scheme
- Share Scheme
- Competitive Pension Scheme offering 9% employer minimum.
- Previous Graduates available as support buddies
- Professional study support available
Queries
If you have any questions about our scheme, please contact [email protected]. Please remember, we're only able to answer questions through this email address
Specificity of the job
Some UK and International will be required
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defence and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 76,800 employees and sales of 15,3 billion euros in 2021 and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran undertakes research and development programs to maintain the environmental priorities of its R&T and innovation roadmap.
Safran ranks third in Forbes's 2021 list of the World's Best Employers for its sector.