Test Instrumentation Engineer

Leonardo; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo Helicopters is seeking a Test Instrumentation Engineer for their Structural Test Laboratory in Yeovil. The role involves providing essential electrical and electronic support for critical testing of aircraft structures, contributing to both civilian and military aviation standards. Candidates should possess a degree in electrical/electronic engineering or equivalent with relevant experience in test instrumentation.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Dental schemes

Flexible hours

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Discounted gym memberships

Free online courses

Referral incentives

Bonuses

Qualifications

• Degree in electrical/electronic engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in test instrumentation including definition and calibration.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Providing electrical/electronic support to the structural test laboratory.
• Managing the electrical design of test rigs.
• Supporting and maintaining electrical equipment specific to the test department.

Skills

Test instrumentation

Electrical circuitry design

Programming in Arduino

Programming in C++

Programming in Python

Education

Degree in electrical or electronic engineering

HNC/HND/BTEC with relevant experience

Tools

Easy CAD

AutoCAD

Job description

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Leonardo Helicopters - Test Instrumentation Engineer

Leonardo Helicopters is currently recruiting for a Test Instrumentation Engineer to work in our Structural Test Laboratory in Yeovil. The role involves providing electrical, electronic, and instrumentation support for testing activities. The Structural Test Laboratory conducts critical strength testing of new aircraft designs and modifications to meet Civil and Military certification standards, demonstrating the strength and fatigue life of aircraft structures and components.

Note: This role is classified as JFF Level 5/6 (Engineering).

Key Responsibilities:

1. Providing electrical and electronic support to the structural test laboratory.
2. Managing the electrical design of test rigs, including manufacturing specific cable installations to integrate test equipment.
3. Developing and supporting instrumentation activities within the department and advising other departments.
4. Providing stain gauge specification support to the Structural Test Laboratory and Design departments.
5. Supporting and maintaining electrical equipment specific to the Structural Test Department.
6. Ensuring personal health and safety, complying with the Company Health & Safety Policy (detailed in HSP1015).

Qualifications and Experience:

• A degree in electrical or electronic engineering, or HNC/HND/BTEC with relevant experience and a strong desire to work practically in engineering.
• Experience in test instrumentation, including definition, installation, and calibration.
• Understanding of strain gauges, their application, and usage (desirable).
• Ability to interpret technical drawings.
• Experience in electrical circuitry design (28V and below).
• Knowledge of computer-aided design tools (Easy CAD, AutoCAD).
• PLC design knowledge (desirable).
• Programming skills in Arduino, C++, Python (desirable).
• Flexible attitude and ability to work independently and in a team.
• Full driving license.
• IT literacy.

Additional Information:

Security Clearance: UK Security Vetting Levels

Life at Leonardo:

Leonardo offers a comprehensive benefits package, commitment to learning, development, and flexible working hours. Benefits include flexible hours, private healthcare, dental schemes, workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options, generous holiday entitlement, pension scheme, wellbeing support, discounted gym memberships, free online courses, referral incentives, and bonuses.