Senior Engineer - Electrical Test Design

Eaton Wimborne

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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. 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.

To demonstrate, deploy and document both electrical hardware and LabVIEW 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, designs and documents LabVIEW driven automated 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, reviews and releases technical documentation that defines the requirements, design, verification, processes and procedures that control the governance and operation of electrical test activity.
• Collaborates with technical colleagues outside of the business unit/functional area as needed to accomplish 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.

Engineering or science degree, or equivalent experience following an apprenticeship.

Minimum 7 years within the engineering or manufacturing industries.

• A sound understanding of electrical systems.
• Able to work with circuit diagrams.
• Proficient user of LabVIEW, MS Office, specifically Word and Excel.
• Understanding of digital and analogue hardware and is able to debug equipment using laboratory instruments (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.
• A keen eye for detail.
• Pro‑active, able to use their own initiative.
• Good verbal and written communications.
• Collaborates well in a team environment.
• A willingness to mentor less experienced engineers.
• An appetite to learn.

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team.
• Flexible working hours and 2 days home office.
• 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…