Senior Verification Test Engineer

The Military Friendly Company; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global aerospace company located in Wimborne Minster is looking for a Systems Test Engineer to support the design and delivery of innovative aerospace products. The successful applicant will manage verification activities, create documentation, and define system strategies. Candidates must have experience in a relevant engineering role, a background in safety-critical engineering, and be skilled in project management and MS Office tools.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Challenging projects

Onsite parking

Internal promotion opportunities

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working in a Systems Test or Verification Engineering role, ideally in Aerospace or Military.
• Ability to lead projects and functional improvements.
• Experience in verifying to industry standards.
• Background in safety-critical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Apply test expertise to the design and delivery of aerospace products.
• Conduct verification activities on aerospace components.
• Create verification documentation.
• Define system level strategies and tests.

Skills

Systems Test or Verification Engineering experience

Project planning and execution

Understanding of industry standards such as RTCA DO-160

Experience with thermocouples and strain gauges

Safety-critical Engineering background

Proficiency in MS Word and Excel

Proactive self-starter

Job description

Overview

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:

Responsibilities

• Applying environmental and functional test expertise to the design, development and delivery of new aerospace products, processes and technologies.
• Being part of an Integrated Product Team (IPT) and contributing the performance of the IPT to ensure that performance expectations are met or exceeded.
• Employing the appropriate discipline processes, practices, and tools to ensure responsibilities are completed to meet the required 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, and integration requirements.
• Supporting generation of required test equipment, including defining requirements, sourcing, commissioning and usage of fixturing, mechanical and electromechanical systems and rigs.
• Supporting the definition of new tools and processes to streamline test and analysis.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working in a Systems Test or Verification Engineering role, preferably within the Aerospace or Military Industry.
• Proven experience of planning, leading and executing projects and functional improvements.
• Clear understanding of similarity/analysis, demonstration and inspection.
• Clear understanding and experience in verifying to known industry standards such as RTCA DO-160 and MIL-STD-810.
• Experience with 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
• Internal promotion opportunities where possible
• Long-term learning and development opportunities through Eaton University
• Commitment to reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability in our technology
• Wellbeing initiatives prioritising health and safety

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 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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