Senior Test Engineer

jobs24.co.uk; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in aerospace is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to join their dynamic team in Wimborne. This role involves applying your expertise in verification and testing to develop cutting-edge aerospace products and technologies. You will be part of an Integrated Product Team, ensuring performance expectations are not only met but exceeded. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, this company offers a collaborative environment where your contributions will significantly impact the future of aerospace solutions. If you are a proactive self-starter with a passion for engineering and a desire to grow, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Onsite parking

Gym access

Internal promotion opportunities

Ongoing learning and development

Health and safety prioritization

Qualifications

• Experience in Systems Test or Verification Engineering, preferably in Aerospace.
• Understanding of industry standards like RTCA DO-160 and MIL-STD-810.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver aerospace products using test expertise.
• Conduct verification activities and create compliance documentation.

Skills

Systems Test Engineering

Verification Engineering

Planning and Executing Projects

Safety Critical Engineering

Data Analysis

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Thermocouples

Strain Gauges

Accelerometers

Flow Meters

Oscilloscopes

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Responsibilities:

1. Applying environmental and functional test expertise to the design, development and delivery of new aerospace products, processes and technologies.
2. Being a part of an Integrated Product Team (IPT) and contributing to the performance of the IPT to ensure that the performance expectations are met or exceeded.
3. Employing the appropriate discipline processes, practices, and tools to ensure that responsibilities are completed to meet the required project requirements and discipline quality.
4. Conducting verification activities on aerospace components and systems including Requirements Validation, Verification Strategy & Planning, Test, Analysis and Reporting.
5. Creating verification documentation to demonstrate compliance with customer and internal requirements.
6. Defining system level and equipment level Strategies & Tests and understanding how they link together (Integration).
7. Training and coaching other engineers in Verification activities including test & analysis.
8. Creating and managing the definition and requirements for a system, framework or product.
9. Defining processes, system specifications, input/output, integration requirements.
10. Supporting the generation of required test Equipment, including defining the requirements, sourcing, commissioning and usage of. This includes fixturing, mechanical and electromechanical systems and rigs.
11. Supporting the definition of new tools and processes to streamline test and analysis.

Qualifications:

1. Demonstrated experience working in a Systems Test or Verification Engineering role, preferably within the Aerospace or Military Industry.
2. Proven experience in planning, leading and executing projects and functional improvements.
3. Clear understanding of similarity/analysis, demonstration and inspection.
4. Experience in verifying to known industry standards such as RTCA DO-160 and MIL-STD-810.
5. Competence in the use of some or all of the following: thermocouples, strain gauges, accelerometers, flow meters, and oscilloscopes.
6. Experience within a regulated industry.
7. Safety critical Engineering background/qualification.
8. Proficiency in the use of MS Word and Excel for documentation and data analysis.
9. Proactive self-starter, who enjoys being part of a team.

About Us:

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 specializes in cutting-edge air-to-air refuelling systems, advanced refuelling probes, air-to-air and air-to-ground launch systems utilizing 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 recognized 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.

Benefits:

1. Competitive compensation and benefits package.
2. Challenging projects in a dynamic collaborative team.
3. Great company benefits including onsite parking and a gym.
4. We make your aspirations matter - Eaton encourages internal promotion whenever possible.
5. We make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University.
6. 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.
7. 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.