Engineering Development Assistant

Morson Edge; Coven Heath; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran in Wolverhampton is seeking an Engineering Development Assistant to support the Development Engineering team. You will help test motor position sensors and prepare data, working alongside engineers to gather findings and contribute to TRL4/TRL5 reviews.

The role offers exposure to aerospace testing environments and practical hands-on experience with test rigs, instrumentation, and data reporting. Suitable for applicants with engineering studies or related lab/work experience.

Qualifications

• Interest in engineering, electronics or component testing.
• Methodical approach with attention to detail.
• Able to use spreadsheets to record and organise data.
• Follow technical instructions and communicate findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Support motor position sensor test programme, including testing MAQ and Allegro chips.
• Assist with setting up and maintaining test rigs and equipment.
• Carry out testing in accordance with specifications and record results.
• Collate test data for review with the engineering team and highlight findings.
• Support hardware and software setup for temperature testing.
• Report findings to experts and participate in daily review meetings.
• Assist with preparing documentation and data packs for TRL4/TRL5 reviews.

Skills

Interest in engineering

Methodical

Attention to detail

Spreadsheet proficiency

Communication of findings

Practical test equipment use

Education

Engineering studies/qualifications

Tools

Test equipment operation

Job description

Engineering Development Assistant

Location: Wolverhampton

Contract: 3-month fixed-term contract

Pay: £12.71/hr PAYE + holidays

Morson are recruiting an Engineering Development Assistant on behalf of Safran in Wolverhampton. You'll support the Development Engineering team with component testing, test rig preparation and data collection.

This role offers practical experience within aerospace engineering, working alongside engineers to support motor position sensor testing and report findings.

Key responsibilities

• Support the motor position sensor test programme, including testing MAQ and Allegro chips.
• Assist with setting up and maintaining test rigs and equipment.
• Carry out testing in accordance with agreed specifications and accurately record results.
• Collate test data for review with the engineering team, highlighting findings and any issues.
• Support hardware and software setup for temperature testing.
• Report findings to subject matter experts and contribute to daily review meetings.
• Assist with preparing documentation and data packs for Technology Readiness Level (TRL4 and TRL5) reviews.

About you

• An interest in engineering, electronics or component testing.
• A methodical approach and good attention to detail.
• Confidence using spreadsheets to record and organise data.
• The ability to follow technical instructions and communicate findings clearly.
• A practical approach to working with test equipment.
• Relevant engineering studies, qualifications or laboratory, workshop or testing experience would be beneficial.