Embedded Systems Engineer - AI innovation

*Build deep technical and regulatory understanding of our cabin/seat electronic and data systems. *Develop and test edge-AI solutions that enhance passenger experience and advance internal R&T workflows. *Lead proof-of-concept trials and demonstrate the value of AI for real Safran products. *Drive projects through our Technology Readiness Level process, ensuring compliance and maturity. *Share AI knowledge across teams; be an in-house AI ambassador! *Manage external collaborations with universities and technology partners. *Maintain up-to-date project plans, budgets, and technical records. *Represent Safran at industry conferences and technology events.

Skills: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Real-Time, Embedded development, Custom Models, Sensor Fusion, Automation, Edge AI, RTOS, Deep learning, LLM, ANN, C++, Electronics, Mechatronics, Robotics, *Degree (or equivalent experience) in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Electronics, or similar (Essential) *Proven experience designing, training, and deploying AI/ML models (deep learning/classical ML) on real-world problems (Essential) *Hands-on skills integrating and deploying AI solutions on edge or resource-constrained platforms (MCUs, MPUs, GPUs, SoCs) (Essential) *Programming proficiency: Python, C/C++, TensorFlow/PyTorch; version control (e.g., Git) (Essential) *Innovative, practical, and communicative - comfortable explaining AI concepts and collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders (Essential) *Proven experience in custom model generation with model optimisation to achieve performance targets within system constraints. (Essential) *Embedded system development using RTOS, with experience in debugging and troubleshooting target hardware. (Desirable) *Postgraduate qualification or formal training in AI/ML, data science, human-computer interaction or related specialism. (Desirable)

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 We are looking for passionate individuals to join our Engineering Innovation team as an Embedded Systems Engineer at our Cwmbran, South Wales site.

Your Role

As a key member of our Research & Technology team at Safran Seats, you’ll use cutting-edge artificial intelligence to improve our products and processes - particularly by elevating passenger experience with intelligent edge-based systems in aircraft cabins. You’ll collaborate with experts, partners, and innovators, using your hands-on technical skills to bring AI concepts from idea to real-world demonstration, all while helping build AI capabilities among colleagues.