Associate Engineer - Electrical Test Design

What you'll do:

Join our Electrical Test Design team to support the development of automated electrical test solutions for aerospace applications. This early career, development-focused role is designed for individuals eager to grow into a professional engineering career. We value behaviours such as curiosity, collaboration, and accountability over prior experience.
As part of this position, you will benefit from structured mentoring and on-the-job training, with the potential for sponsorship of an accredited engineering degree. You'll gain exposure to software programmes and get hands-on experience in our dedicated lab, learning to use a wide range of electrical equipment while contributing to real-world aerospace projects.

- Assist in designing and developing electrical test systems under guidance from experienced engineers.
- Support integration and testing activities for aerospace products, including hardware and software elements.
- Learn and apply engineering principles to solve practical problems in a structured environment.
- Contribute to documentation, test procedures, and compliance activities.
- Engage in continuous improvement initiatives within the team.

Qualifications:

- A-levels or equivalent in STEM subjects (degree not required at entry).
- Interest in pursuing an engineering qualification."
- 0-1 year of relevant experience (early career position).
- Prior experience in electrical engineering or test design is not required, but an interest in learning and developing in these areas is essential."

Skills:

- Exposure to STEM subjects through education or projects.
- Competent user of MS Office, specifically Word and Excel."
- Strong appetite to learn and adapt.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Proactive approach to problem-solving."

What We Offer

• 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 of our dedication to improving people's lives and the environment through power management technologies.

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.

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Client-provided location(s): Ferndown, United Kingdom

Job ID: Eaton-55877Wimborne

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-12-19T18:37:42