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.
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What you'll do:
To demonstrate and deploy 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 and designs 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 and performs review of supporting documentation, that defines the design, verification, processes and procedures that control the governance and operation of electrical test activity.
- Liaises with suppliers and coordinates with Supply Chain to ensure adherence to process and controlled introduction of equipment and services.
- 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.
Skills:
- Understanding of digital and analogue hardware and is able to debug equipment using laboratory instruments.
- A working knowledge of laboratory equipment (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.
- Proficient user of MS Office, specifically Word and Excel."
- A keen eye for detail.
- Good verbal and written communications.
- Collaborates well in a team environment.
- A willingness to mentor less experienced engineers.
- An appetite to learn
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.