Senior Engineer - Electrical Test Design

Eaton; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton is seeking a Senior Engineer specializing in Electrical Test Design to support the Aerospace division. The role involves technical support for military aerospace projects, ensuring optimal solutions are aligned with organizational objectives. Candidates should possess a relevant engineering degree and extensive experience in electrical systems, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and initiative.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in engineering or manufacturing industries.
• Sound understanding of electrical systems.
• Able to work with circuit diagrams and debug using laboratory tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for aerospace projects and product developments.
• Research, develop, and document tests for electronic components.
• Ensure safety and availability of facilities and equipment.

Skills

Circuit diagrams

Microsoft Office

Digital and analogue hardware debugging

Electrical test hardware design

Requirements management

Health & safety compliance

Communication

Collaboration

Mentoring

Initiative

Education

Engineering or science degree

Job description

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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 global stage.

What You’ll Do

To demonstrate, deploy and document both electrical hardware and software technical knowledge within the field of automated electrical test design for the aerospace industry. To provide technical support to aerospace projects and product developments, primarily for military applications. Aligning technical solutions to organisational objectives to ensure the optimum business benefit.

• Applies aerospace engineering principles and working knowledge to a range of problems that require imaginative and practical solutions.
• Researches, develops, designs and documents tests for electronic components, equipment, controllers, devices and systems.
• Performs electrical test tasks allocated by the Electrical Test management team from concept to introduction to use, taking particular account of value, design for re-use, safety, validation, and configuration management.
• When using facilities and equipment, ensures that they are safe and serviceable.
• Creates, reviews and releases technical documentation that defines the requirements, design, verification, processes and procedures that control the governance and operation of electrical test activity.
• Collaborates with technical colleagues outside of the business unit/functional area as needed, to accomplishing objectives.
• Supports the Electrical Test engineering management team in performing the activities associated with electrical tests for avionic equipment and systems.
• Is an effective team member to collectively deliver internal and external customer requirements.
• Supports all stages of lifecycle management relating to development and validation of electrical test products.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Engineering or science degree, or equivalent experience following an apprenticeship.
• Minimum 7 years within the engineering or manufacturing industries.
• Sound understanding of electrical systems.
  
  
  

Skills

• Able to work with circuit diagrams.
• Proficient user of MS Office, specifically Word and Excel.
• Understanding of digital and analogue hardware and is able to debug equipment using laboratory instruments (DMM, Oscilloscope, etc.).
• Electrical test hardware design experience.
• An understanding of requirements management, configuration management, and health & safety requirements applicable to office and laboratory environments.
• A keen eye for detail.
• Pro-active, able to us their own initiative.
• Good verbal and written communications.
• Collaborates well in a team environment.
• A willingness to mentor less experienced engineers.
• An appetite to learn.
  
  
  

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.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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