Lead Test Engineer

Eaton Group; Willesden; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton's Aerospace division in Wimborne, Dorset is seeking a Test and Development Engineer to apply environmental and functional test expertise to the design, development and delivery of new aerospace products and technologies. You will work within an Integrated Product Team (IPT), performing verification activities and creating documentation to prove compliance with customer and internal requirements.

The role also involves coaching engineers and helping define test strategies and equipment

Qualifications

• Experience in a Systems Test or Verification Engineering role, preferably within Aerospace or Military Industry.
• Proven ability to plan, lead and execute projects and functional improvements.
• Familiarity with RTCA DO-160 and MIL-STD-810 standards.
• Experience with sensors, instrumentation and test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Apply environmental and functional test expertise to the design, development and delivery of new aerospace products, processes and technologies.
• Be part of an Integrated Product Team (IPT) and contribute to IPT performance.
• Use disciplined processes, practices and tools to meet project requirements and quality.
• Conduct verification activities on aerospace components and systems including Requirements Validation, Verification Strategy & Planning, Test, Analysis and Reporting.
• Create verification documentation to demonstrate compliance to customer and internal requirements.
• Define system and equipment level strategies and tests and understand how they link (Integration).
• Train and coach other engineers in Verification activities including test & analysis.
• Define processes, system specifications, input/output, integration requirements.
• Support generation of test Equipment, including defining requirements, sourcing, commissioning and usage of fixturing and electromechanical rigs.
• Support definition of new tools and processes to streamline test and analysis.

Skills

Systems Test

Verification Engineering

Aerospace Experience

IPT Leadership

Regulated Industry

Data Analysis

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

Skills

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.

• 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.