Verification Test Engineer

Eaton; Guildford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Test and Development Engineer to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will apply your expertise in systems testing and verification to drive the design and development of innovative aerospace products. You will be part of a collaborative team, ensuring that performance expectations are not only met but exceeded. With a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, this opportunity offers a chance to work on challenging projects and contribute to a sustainable future. Join a company that values your growth and well-being, and be a part of shaping the future of aerospace technology.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Challenging projects in a collaborative team

Onsite parking

Internal promotion opportunities

Ongoing learning and development

Health and safety focus

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• Experience in Systems Test or Verification Engineering, preferably in Aerospace or Military.
• Proficient in using various testing tools and understanding industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Apply test expertise to design and deliver new aerospace products.
• Conduct verification activities and create documentation for compliance.

Skills

Systems Test Engineering

Verification Engineering

Project Planning

Functional Improvements

Industry Standards (RTCA DO-160, MIL-STD-810)

Thermocouples

Strain Gauges

Accelerometers

Flow Meters

Oscilloscopes

MS Word

MS Excel

Education

Safety Critical Engineering Qualification

Experience in Regulated Industry

Tools

Test Equipment

Mechanical Systems

Electromechanical Systems

Job description

Join Eaton and be a part of our commitment to providing impactful, energy-efficient solutions that shape a sustainable future. At Eaton, we make what matters work, and we're dedicated to fostering a workplace where ethics, inclusion, diversity, and our people are at the forefront.

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:

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 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 system including; Requirements Validation, Verification Strategy & Planning, Test, Analysis and Reporting.
5. Creating verification documentation to demonstrate compliance to customer and internal requirements.
6. Define system level and equipment level Strategies & Tests and understand how they link together (Integration).
7. Train and coach other engineers in Verification activities including test & analysis.
8. Create and manage the definition and requirements for a system, framework or product.
9. Define processes, system specifications, input/output, integration requirements.
10. Support Generation of required test Equipment, including defining the requirements, sourcing, commissioning and usage of. This includes; fixturing, mechanical and electromechanical systems and rigs.
11. Support Definition of new tools and processes to streamline test and analysis.

Skills:

1. 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.
2. Proven experience of planning, leading and executing projects and functional improvements.
3. You'll have a clear understanding what is meant by similarity/analysis, demonstration and inspection.
4. You’ll have a clear understanding and experience in verifying to known industry standards such as RTCA DO-160 and MIL-STD-810.
5. Be experienced and competent in the use of some or all of the following; thermocouples, strain gauges, accelerometers, flow meters, and oscilloscopes.
6. You will have experience within a regulated industry.
7. Have a safety critical Engineering background/ qualification.
8. Proficient in the use of MS Word and Excel for documentation and data analysis.
9. Be a proactive self-starter, who enjoys being part of a team.

What we offer you:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team.
• Great company benefits including onsite parking.
• We make your aspirations matter – Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible.
• We make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term – not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University.
• 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.
• 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.

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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