Engineer - Electrical Test Design

Eaton; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Challenging projects

Internal promotion

Eaton University

Contributions matter

Wellbeing and safety

Job summary

Eaton’s Aerospace division invites an Electrical Test Design Engineer to join our Wimborne site, taking ownership of test systems from concept to deployment. You will work across diverse projects, applying electrical engineering knowledge to solve problems and deliver robust test solutions for aerospace products.

Located in Wimborne, this role offers broad exposure to hardware integration, documentation, and collaboration with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams, with emphasis on

Qualifications

• Experience designing and supporting automated electrical test systems.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Experience in engineering/manufacturing environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and support automated electrical test systems for aerospace products.
• Solve technical problems related to test equipment and hardware integration.
• Own projects from concept to deployment and support.
• Produce engineering docs: specs, test procedures, validation evidence, user instructions.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality and supply chain teams.

Skills

Test system design

Electrical schematics

Problem solving

Documentation

MS Word & Excel

Education

Engineering or science degree, apprenticeship, HNC/HND

Tools

Digital multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

Job description

As an Electrical Test Design Engineer, you'll take ownership of technical work packages, develop innovative test solutions and help shape the future of aerospace test capability at our Wimborne site. No two projects are the same, making this an ideal role for engineers who enjoy variety, problem solving and seeing their designs used in a real production environment. The breadth of technologies, products and engineering disciplines involved provides an exceptional learning opportunity and a strong platform for professional development. What you’ll do:

• Design, develop and support automated electrical test systems used throughout the lifecycle of aerospace products.
• Apply electrical engineering knowledge to solve technical problems relating to test equipment, hardware integration and product verification.
• Take ownership of assigned projects and deliver technical solutions from initial concept through to deployment and ongoing support.
• Produce and maintain engineering documentation including specifications, test procedures, validation evidence and user instructions.
• Support investigation and resolution of product, manufacturing and test-related issues.
• Work safely and effectively in a laboratory environment using a range of electrical test equipment and instrumentation.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, programme, quality and supply chain teams to ensure successful delivery of projects and customer requirements.
• Engage with suppliers to support the procurement, introduction and maintenance of equipment and services.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities that enhance safety, efficiency, reliability and reuse of test solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and support to less experienced engineers where appropriate.

Engineering or science degree, apprenticeship, HNC/HND, or equivalent practical experience., Experience within an engineering, manufacturing or technical environment.

• Experience applying engineering principles to solve practical problems and deliver technical solutions
• Good understanding of electrical and electronic systems.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Experience using electrical laboratory equipment such as digital multimeters, oscilloscopes and power supplies.
• Comfortable working with computer-based test systems and engineering software tools.
• Competent user of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Curious and motivated to learn new technologies and skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively across different teams.
• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Organised and capable of managing multiple tasks and priorities.

Located in Wimborne, Dorset, Eaton's Aerospace division is a global leader in aerospace fuel systems, renowned for delivering fully integrated solutions for both fixed and rotary-wing aircraft.

Our Wimorne facility specialises in cutting-edge air-to-air refuelling systems, advanced refuelling probes, air-to-air and air-to-ground launch systems utilising both pneumatic and pyrotechnic ejection technologies, as well as a range of Defensive Aids Sub-Systems. With over 80 years of industry experience, we are recognised as the world's leading provider of air-to-air refuelling systems, offering fifth-generation solutions to Air Forces worldwide. Our legacy of innovation and technical excellence sets us apart as the most advanced air-to-air refuelling supplier on the globe.

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team
• We make your aspirations matter - Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible
• We make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term - not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University
• We make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people's lives and the environment through power management technologies.
• We make your wellbeing matter - We put your health and safety first. Wellness at Eaton is more than a program, it's about changing the environment by offering the right tools to help empower employees to make that happen