Electric jobs in United Kingdom

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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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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