Lead Test Engineer

Eaton Group; Willesden; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton's Aerospace division in Wimborne, Dorset, invites applications for a Test and Development Engineer. You will contribute to the verification and delivery of new air‑to‑air refuelling and related aerospace technologies within an IPT framework.

The role requires experience in regulated environments, familiarity with DO-160 and MIL-STD-810, and strong skills in test planning, documentation and data analysis. On-site work with a cross‑functional team is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in Systems Test or Verification Engineering, preferably in aerospace or military.
• Experience with regulated industry and safety-critical environment.
• Familiarity with industry standards such as RTCA DO-160 and MIL-STD-810.
• Proven track record leading and delivering projects.
• Strong documentation and data analysis skills using MS Word/Excel.

Responsibilities

• Apply environmental and functional test expertise to new aerospace products.
• Be part of an Integrated Product Team (IPT) to meet performance expectations.
• Use discipline processes and tools to meet project requirements and quality.
• Conduct verification activities: requirements validation, verification planning, testing, analysis and reporting.
• Create verification documentation to demonstrate compliance.
• Define system and equipment level strategies and tests and their integration.
• Train and coach engineers in verification activities.
• Create and manage definitions for system, framework or product.
• Define processes, specifications, input/output and integration requirements.
• Support generation of test equipment: fixturing, mechanical/electromechanical rigs.
• Support development of new tools and processes.

Skills

Project planning

Leadership

Quality assurance

Verification engineering

Team collaboration

Self-starting

Education

Engineering qualification

Tools

RTCA DO-160

MIL-STD-810

Thermocouples

Strain gauges

Accelerometers

Flow meters

Oscilloscopes

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

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 Wimborne 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

What you’ll do:

As a Test and Development Engineer, Your Responsibilities include:

• Applying environmental and functional test expertise to the design, development and delivery of new aerospace products, processes and technologies.
• Being a part of an Integrated Product Team (IPT) and contributing the performance of the IPT to ensure that the performance expectations are met or exceeded.
• Employing the appropriate discipline processes, practices, and tools to ensure that responsibilities are completed to meet the required project requirements and discipline quality.
• Conducting verification activities on aerospace components and system including; Requirements Validation, Verification Strategy & Planning, Test, Analysis and Reporting.
• Creating verification documentation to demonstrate compliance to customer and internal requirements.
• Define system level and equipment level Strategies & Tests and understand how they link together (Integration)
• Train and coach other engineers in Verification activities including test & analysis
• Create and manage the definition and requirements for a system, framework or product.
• Define processes, system specifications, input/output, integration requirements
• Support Generation of require test Equipment, including defining the requirements, sourcing, commissioning and usage of. This includes; fixturing, mechanical and electromechanical systems and rigs.
• Support Definition of new tools and processes to streamline test and analysis

Qualifications:

Demonstrated experience working in a Systems Test or Verification Engineering role, with it being desirable that the experience was gained within the Aerospace or Military Industry.

Skills:

• Proven experience of planning, leading and executing projects and functional improvements.
• You'll have a clear understanding what is meant by similarity/analysis, demonstration and inspection.
• You’ll have a clear understanding and experience in verifying to known industry standards such as RTCA DO-160 and MIL-STD-810.
• Be experienced and competent in the use of some or all of the following; thermocouples, strain gauges, accelerometers, and flow meters, and oscilloscopes.
• You will have experience within a regulated industry.
• Have a safety critical Engineering background/ qualification
• Proficient in the use of MS Word and Excel for documentation and data analysis
• Be a proactive self-starter, who enjoys being part of a team

The successful applicant will be in contact with US ITAR controlled technology, goods, and information. As a condition of employment, employees with access to US ITAR controlled technology and goods may be required to undergo an additional screening process as part of the recruitment process.

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