Senior Engineer - Electrical Test Design

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 global stage.

What you'll do:

Demonstrate, apply, and document expertise in electrical hardware and software within automated electrical test design for the aerospace industry. Provide technical support for aerospace projects and product development, with a primary focus on military applications. Ensure technical solutions are aligned with organizational objectives to maximize business value.

• Apply aerospace engineering principles to solve complex problems with practical, innovative solutions.
• Design, develop, and document automated electrical tests for electronic components, equipment, and systems.
• Execute assigned electrical test tasks from concept through implementation, emphasizing value, reusability, safety, validation, and configuration management.
• Ensure all facilities and equipment used are safe and serviceable.
• Create, review, and release technical documentation covering requirements, design, verification, processes, and procedures for electrical test activities.
• Collaborate with colleagues across business units to achieve project objectives.
• Support the Electrical Test engineering management team in activities related to Avionic equipment and systems.
• Contribute effectively as a team member to meet internal and external customer requirements.
• Support lifecycle management for the 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 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.
• Software coding experience desirable."
• A keen eye for detail.
• Pro-active, able to us 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.