Senior Verification Test Engineer

Eaton; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global aerospace leader in Wimborne Minster seeks a Senior Verification Test Engineer to apply testing expertise in aerospace product development. This mid-senior level role involves conducting verification activities, training others, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The successful candidate will enjoy competitive compensation and a commitment to ongoing learning and development.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Challenging projects

Onsite parking

Investment in training at Eaton University

Wellbeing tools and support

Qualifications

• Demonstrated systems test or verification engineering experience.
• Proficient in relevant testing equipment.
• Experience in the aerospace or military industry.

Responsibilities

• Apply test expertise to aerospace product development.
• Conduct verification activities including test and analysis.
• Train and coach engineers in verification processes.

Skills

Systems Test or Verification Engineering experience

Planning and executing projects

Understanding of similarity/analysis

Verifying to industry standards (RTCA DO-160, MIL-STD-810)

Experience in a regulated industry

Safety-critical engineering background

Proficient in MS Word and Excel

Proactive self-starter

Tools

Thermocouples

Strain gauges

Accelerometers

Flow meters

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Senior Verification Test Engineer at Eaton

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. The Wimborne facility specializes in cutting‑edge air‑to‑air refueling systems, advanced refueling 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 refueling 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 refueling supplier on the globe.

What You’ll Do

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

Skills

• Demonstrated experience working in a Systems Test or Verification Engineering role, desirably within the Aerospace or Military Industry.
• Proven experience in planning, leading and executing projects and functional improvements.
• Clear understanding of similarity/analysis, demonstration and inspection.
• Experience verifying to known industry standards such as RTCA DO‑160 and MIL‑STD‑810.
• Proficient in the use of thermocouples, strain gauges, accelerometers, flow meters and oscilloscopes.
• Experience within a regulated industry.
• Safety‑critical engineering background/qualification.
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel for documentation and data analysis.
• Proactive self‑starter who enjoys being part of a team.

What We Offer You

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Challenging projects in a dynamic collaborative team.
• Great company benefits including onsite parking.
• Encouragement of internal promotion whenever possible.
• Investment in employees long term through ongoing learning and development opportunities via Eaton University.
• Commitment to reliability, safety, efficiency and sustainability, impacting people’s lives and the environment.
• Focus on wellbeing with tools to empower employees, turning wellness into an environment change.

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.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Other

Industries

Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing