Contract
Data Analyst
12m Fixed Term Contract
Posted on 8/21/2026
Safran
10,001+ employees
Aircraft propulsion, equipment, and defense provider
No salary listed
Banbury, UK
In Person
The role is based across Wolverhampton and Banbury, with occasional travel to customer and other Safran sites, including France.
Bachelor's
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- A Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline such as Engineering, Mathematics, Data Science, Computer Science, Physics or equivalent.
- Experience using data visualisation and reporting tools such as Power BI.
- Knowledge of programming and data management tools such as SQL, Python, VBA or similar.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to convert data into practical business insights.
- Ability to work independently, proactively and manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience of analysing and interpreting large datasets.
- Exposure to manufacturing, production engineering or industrial environments.
- Experience using data to support operational performance improvement initiatives.
- Knowledge of databases, data modelling and KPI development.
- Understanding of digital manufacturing, Industry 4.0 or continuous improvement methodologies.
- Collect, consolidate and validate production and operational data from multiple sites and systems.
- Develop and maintain interactive dashboards, reports and KPIs using tools such as Power BI.
- Analyse manufacturing and operational data to identify trends, inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
- Support Manufacturing Engineers with data mining, root cause analysis and performance improvement activities.
- Assist in the development of standardised data structures, reporting methodologies and digital tools.
- Collaborate with Digital teams in the UK and France to understand, promote and deploy digital capabilities.
- Present data-driven insights and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Support continuous improvement and digital transformation initiatives through robust data analysis.
- Document analytical processes, findings and recommendations to support knowledge sharing and project delivery.
- Experience with statistical analysis tools, MathCAD or similar engineering software.
- Previous aerospace or engineering sector experience.
Safran is a French high-technology group active in aircraft propulsion, equipment, and defense. It designs and builds jet engines and propulsion systems, landing gear, and aircraft interiors, and also supplies electronics and avionics for aircraft and space launchers. It differentiates itself by offering an integrated aerospace portfolio—from engines to systems to interiors—through long-standing partnerships like CFM with GE and acquisitions such as Zodiac Aerospace. Its goal is to advance sustainable aviation by developing efficient propulsion and related technologies for future flight.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Paris, France
Founded
2005
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Safran lifted 2026 guidance after record H1 revenue and free cash flow on July 28, 2026.
- Electra ordered 250 TG600 turbogenerators from Safran on July 15, 2026.
- EU funded ENGINeUS automation through 2032, supporting industrial scale-up in Niort.
What critics are saying
- U.S. lawmakers demanded Pentagon review Safran-China ventures on March 20, 2026.
- Montreal workers struck Safran over pay in May 2026, exposing labor fragility.
- RISE remains a technology demonstrator, not a product, risking years of sunk R&D.
What makes Safran unique
- Safran and GE’s CFM power Airbus A320neo fleets with LEAP engines.
- Safran’s ENGINeUS is the only EASA-certified electric motor, certified in 2025.
- RISE testing gives Safran a rare lead in open-fan and hybrid-electric propulsion.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Paid Vacation
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Gym Membership
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Work Hours
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↑ 11%1 year growth
↑ 11%2 year growth
↑ 11%Electra and Safran Helicopter Engines have signed a life-of-program production agreement for the TG600 turbogenerator to power Electra's EL9 Ultra Short hybrid-electric aircraft. The deal includes an initial order for 250 units. The TG600, which will supply 600 kW of electricity, will be based on Safran's Arrano engine and equipped with two GENeUS electric generators. Safran completed the first bench test of a flight-ready turbogenerator in July at its Bordes facility. The EL9 Ultra Short is designed to take off and land in just 150 feet using hybrid-electric propulsion and blown-lift technology. Electra has submitted the aircraft to the Federal Aviation Administration for Part 23 type certification, with first flight scheduled for late 2027 or early 2028 and entry to service expected in 2030.
Safran Electrical & Power has secured €14.7 million in funding from the European Executive Agency for Climate, Infrastructure and Environment to automate production of its ENGINeUS electric motor. The seven-year ENGINeUS PULL project, running from 2026 to 2032, aims to support sustainable aviation and the EU's carbon neutrality goals for the sector by 2050. Certified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency in 2025, the ENGINeUS motor is now ready for series production. Safran will establish two semi-automated assembly lines at its Niort facility, along with logistics, maintenance and repair resources. The modular engine is designed to provide electric propulsion for two- to four-passenger aircraft and distributed hybrid-electric propulsion for 19-passenger regional aircraft.
H55 and Safran Electrical & Power have signed an agreement to integrate Safran's ENGINeUS electric motor into H55's electric propulsion system for the Bristell B23 Energic aircraft. The collaboration targets certified electric propulsion solutions for CS-23/Part 23 Level 1 and 2 general aviation aircraft. The partnership combines Safran's EASA-certified electric motor technology with H55's energy storage and propulsion integration capabilities. The Bristell B23 Energic will serve as the initial certification platform, targeting the electric pilot training market. Safran will support prototype and serial production phases beginning in 2027. ENGINeUS is the only certified electric motor in the aviation market, whilst H55 has completed the only battery architecture to undergo EASA-witnessed module testing. The Bristell B23 is already certified under both EASA and FAA regulations.
Safran, through its Safran Corporate Ventures investment subsidiary, today announced an investment in Metavonics, a French startup founded in 2021 and specializing in safety-critical avionics techn...
Safran Electronics & Defense has acquired Syntony, a Toulouse-based startup founded in 2015 specialising in Global Navigation Satellite System solutions for challenging environments. The acquisition amount was not disclosed. Syntony has developed expertise in providing reliable positioning when conventional systems like GPS fail, particularly in underground settings where satellite signals are unavailable or vulnerable to physical obstacles, jamming and interference. The company's technologies include Controlled Reception Pattern Antennas, which reduce GNSS receivers' sensitivity to jamming and spoofing, and software-defined radios that can adapt through software updates without hardware changes. Syntony also develops GNSS receivers for next-generation satellites, particularly low Earth orbit constellations. The company employs approximately 70 people across Toulouse and Paris.