Test Equipment Hardware Engineer NPI

Manpower; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an NPI Test Equipment Hardware Engineer for a 12-month contract in Cheltenham. The role involves leading the development of Test Equipment for power distribution and control solutions. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering and experience in Test System design. The position offers £75/hour with a hybrid working model, requiring 3 days on-site and 2 remote.

Qualifications

• Experience of Test System design and development in a high integrity environment.
• Demonstrated ability for sound technical judgement and problem solving.
• Good communication skills across team and management levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full Test Systems life cycle from requirements to release.
• Develop and implement Test Equipment Hardware for Qualification.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to project personnel.

Skills

Test System design

Problem solving

Excellent communication

Technical judgement

Education

Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

Job description

Role : NPI Test Equipment Hardware Engineer

Location : Cheltenham (3 day on-site. 2 remote)

Duration : 12 months

Rate : up to £75 / hour (Umbrella only)

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Job Description Summary

As an NPI TE Hardware Engineer, you will be responsible for leading, specifying, designing & developing, Test Equipment solutions for power distribution and control programmes. You will work as part of an integrated product team to develop and implement TE Hardware for Qualification & deliver test solutions for the latest power distribution controls products.

You will take an innovative approach to problem-solving, demonstrate good people leadership skills, independence, sound technical judgment and be able identify and breakdown complex problems and formulate solutions.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the full Test Systems life cycle - from initial requirements through to formal release and support
• Develop and implement TE Hardware for Qualification
• Execute the requirements, design, implementation, and verification of assigned test systems using sound engineering principles while adhering to business standards, practices, procedures and product / programme requirements
• Act as an engineering interface to the Project Manager, clearly articulating the technical direction and decisions and technically support the project planning and performance metrics
• Liaise and interface with other functions, e.g. Systems, Hardware, Programmes, Manufacturing, Sustainment, and other stakeholders
• Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned Test Systems and / or tasks in line with engineering policies and procedures
• Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to personnel supporting the assigned project
• Help coaching, mentoring, and training less experienced engineers
• Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments
• Participate on teams assigned to address organisational initiatives and engineering issues

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or equivalent knowledge and experience
• Experience of Test System design, development, and hardware / software integration ideally gained in an Aviation or similar high integrity environment
• Good problem solving and solution building skills
• Excellent communication skills to team, peers, and all levels of management
• Demonstrated ability for independent and sound technical judgement, identification of problems and formulating solutions

Desired Characteristics

• Demonstrable success in achieving and exceeding customer milestones
• Ability to deliver solutions on-time, to budget and with the required quality
• Positive attitude, initiative, pro-activeness and an enthusiasm and passion
• Experience of mentoring less experienced engineers
• Experience with Aircraft Power Distribution Systems Verification Labs
• Ability to travel to Customer facilities to support and diagnose Test Equipment faults