Senior Electrical Certification Engineer

Published 07.15.2026

Company : Safran Seats Job field : Architecture and systems engineering Location : Cwmbran , Wales , United Kingdom Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager

2026-179111

Published 07.15.2026

Job Description

Are you interested in working at the business end of Aerospace, where airline brand meets innovative passenger experience?

Then your next opportunity could be with Safran Seats, an industry award winning, premium designer and manufacturer of First and Business Class seating and technology. Our passenger experience prides itself on innovation, customization, quality and industrial design.

At Safran Seats, we are unique within aerospace, as we interface with both the world's biggest airlines and airframers alike, with the largest seats portfolio of all seats suppliers.

One day you could be liaising with one of the world's largest airframers, and the next, some of the biggest airline brands around the world!

In the UK, Safran Seats specialises solely in the First Class and Business Class seating markets for wide body aircraft, with industrial and engineering teams in Cwmbran and Newport, Wales and Brackley, England.

Job Summary:

Lead the Electrical Certification team to ensure the successful delivery of aircraft seat and cabin furniture certification programmes, meeting EASA and FAA requirements, applicable ETSO/TSO standards, CS/14 CFR Part 25 and Part 26 regulations, OEM specifications (Airbus, Boeing), and relevant Special Conditions.

Scope of Responsibilities:

Line management responsibility for approximately 4 Electrical Certification Engineers.

Certification support across multiple international programmes.

UK and international travel as required.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

Lead and manage a team of Electrical Certification Engineers, ensuring certification activities are delivered on time, to quality standards, and with a right-first-time approach.

Plan, coordinate and execute electrical qualification and certification activities for aircraft seats and cabin furniture assemblies incorporating electrical systems such as lighting, actuation, heating, IFE and passenger comfort features.

Develop, maintain and continuously improve certification processes, procedures, templates and KPI reporting to ensure consistent standards across all business units.

Produce, review and approve certification documentation including:

Qualification and test plans/reports

Electrical load analyses

Grounding and bonding assessments

System safety analyses and FMEAs

Engineering Process Specifications (EPS)

Design change documentation (ECRs, ADCNs, permits and concessions)

Review and approve electrical design data, installation drawings, wiring diagrams and system architectures to ensure compliance with certification requirements.

Liaise with EASA, FAA, Airbus, Boeing, aircraft integrators and equipment suppliers to achieve certification approval and resolve certification challenges.

Support LRU qualification activities and maintain electrical equipment specifications for all seat-installed systems.

Job Requirements

Degree qualified in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent.

Minimum 5 years' experience in aircraft electrical certification, including at least 3 years within cabin interiors or aircraft seating products.

Comprehensive knowledge of aircraft seat and cabin furniture electrical certification.

Detailed knowledge of:

EASA Part 21 Subpart J (DOA)

EASA Part 21 Subpart O (ApDOA)

CS-25 and 14 CFR Part 25 requirements

DO-160 and DO-178 qualification standards

EASA Part 145 and FAA Part 145

Strong understanding of aerospace engineering and product certification processes.

Working knowledge of Safran Seats engineering and business management procedures, including ECRs, ADCNs, permits and concessions.

Competencies, Behaviours and Skills:

Strong leadership and team management skills.

Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.

Ability to manage multiple certification programmes and priorities simultaneously.

High attention to detail and commitment to quality and compliance.

Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.

Ability to influence technical decisions and drive continuous improvement.

Please and submit your CV today! Once your CV has been reviewed, we will contact you with the next stages.

We want Safran Seats to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks.

We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible and inclusive. As part of our commitment with Disability Confident Employers, we may offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post. We strive to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment. Let us know if you need support to showcase your talents or require any reasonable adjustments with your application.

But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)

As a valued member of our team, these are just a few of the benefits you'll receive:

33 days holiday (including bank holidays).

Industry leading pension scheme with salary sacrifice employer contributions up to 10%.

Private medical cover (to include Digital GP and rapid access Physio with no excess) with ability to upgrade level of benefit and cover family members.

Access to salary sacrifice benefits scheme including cycle to work and Octopus EV Scheme.

4 x Life Assurance.

Interactive benefits platform including wide range of discretionary benefits including technology, retail benefits, income protection.

Enhanced family friendly policies and benefits (enhanced maternity and paternity leave) and employee assistance programme.

Annual share save schemes.

Option for hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

Opportunities for career advancement and personal growth.

Benefit from support through Safran University and our internal Training and Development Schools.

Get involved in our corporate social responsibility activities from sustainability initiatives, charity and fundraising, volunteering days, or supporting STEM activities at local schools and colleges nurturing the next generation of talent.

Company Information

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.

With more than one million seats installed across the fleets of the world's leading airlines, Safran Seats is one of the global leaders in passenger, crew, aircraft and helicopter seating, delivering innovative, high value-added solutions.

Locate your future workplace

Llantarnam Industrial Park NP44 3HQ

Cwmbran

Wales United Kingdom