Data Scientist

Data Scientist

Location: Cwmbran, GBR

Company: Safran

Application Deadline: 2026-09-18T08:20:58.925Z

Vacancy details

General information

Entity: 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.

Reference

2026-185900

Position description

Domain

Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile

Data - Data scientist

Job title

Data Scientist

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Safran is a leading high-technology group, operating globally in aerospace, space, and defense. Our mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer, more comfortable, and accessible world of air transport. With 110,000 colleagues and over €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025, Safran holds key positions in its markets, ranked #2 in Aerospace & Defense by TIME magazine's "World's Best Companies 2025."

Safran Seats is one of the world's leaders in passenger, crew, aircraft and helicopter seating, delivering innovative, high value-added solutions to the fleets of leading airlines worldwide.

We're currently looking for a passionate and innovative Data Scientist to join us in Cwmbran.

As a Data Scientist, you'll play a pivotal role in designing and deploying advanced AI models that solve complex business challenges across Safran Seats. Collaborating with the AI Project Leader and cross-functional teams, you'll identify AI opportunities, define project requirements, and drive initiatives that push the boundaries of data-driven solutions in aerospace.

You'll leverage Python and leading machine learning frameworks to build scalable AI algorithms, process complex datasets, and create impactful reports and visualizations for stakeholders. Your expertise will ensure robust, compliant AI solutions that align with industry standards.

But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.)

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
• Strong Pension scheme and life assurance
• Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring
• Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers
• Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies

Candidate skills & requirements

What You'll Bring:

Essential:

• Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field
• Excellent programming skills in Python; knowledge of R, SQL, or other languages is a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset focused on AI and machine learning
• Ability to communicate complex concepts to non-technical audiences
• Good project management skills, able to handle multiple projects concurrently
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work
• Collaborative team player, committed to continuous improvement

Desirable:

• Extensive experience with Python and machine learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn)
• Experience in developing and deploying machine learning models in production environments
• Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, or similar)
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) for AI model deployment
• Knowledge of aircraft design and development, including ergonomics and testing
• Understanding of aerospace industry regulations and standards

Position location

Job location

Europe, UK, Wales

City

Llantarnam Industrial Park NP44 3HQ Cwmbran

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Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field Excellent programming skills in Python; knowledge of R, SQL, or other languages is a plus Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset focused on AI and machine learning Ability to communicate complex concepts to non-technical audiences Good project management skills, able to handle multiple projects concurrently Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work Collaborative team player, committed to continuous improvement Desirable: Extensive experience with Python and machine learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn) Experience in developing and deploying machine learning models in production environments Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, or similar) Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) for AI model deployment Knowledge of aircraft design and development, including ergonomics and testing Understanding of aerospace industry regulations and standards

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., Safran is a leading high-technology group, operating globally in aerospace, space, and defense. Our mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer, more comfortable, and accessible world of air transport. With 110,000 colleagues and over €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025, Safran holds key positions in its markets, ranked #2 in Aerospace & Defense by TIME magazine's "World's Best Companies 2025." Safran Seats is one of the world's leaders in passenger, crew, aircraft and helicopter seating, delivering innovative, high value-added solutions to the fleets of leading airlines worldwide. We're currently looking for a passionate and innovative Data Scientist to join us in Cwmbran. As a Data Scientist, you'll play a pivotal role in designing and deploying advanced AI models that solve complex business challenges across Safran Seats. Collaborating with the AI Project Leader and cross-functional teams, you'll identify AI opportunities, define project requirements, and drive initiatives that push the boundaries of data-driven solutions in aerospace. You'll leverage Python and leading machine learning frameworks to build scalable AI algorithms, process complex datasets, and create impactful reports and visualizations for stakeholders. Your expertise will ensure robust, compliant AI solutions that align with industry standards.

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
• Strong Pension scheme and life assurance
• Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring
• Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers
• Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies