Senior Engineer, Electrical Test Design
At Eaton, we’re committed to providing impactful, energy-efficient solutions that shape a sustainable future. Located in Wimborne, Dorset, Eaton’s Aerospace division is a global leader in aerospace fuel systems, delivering integrated solutions for aircraft. The role is based at our Wimborne facility and focuses on air‑to‑air refuelling systems and related subsystems.
What You’ll Do
* Demonstrate, deploy, and document electrical hardware and LabVIEW software technical knowledge within automated electrical test design for the aerospace industry.
* Provide technical support to aerospace projects and product developments, primarily for military applications.
* Align technical solutions to organisational objectives to ensure optimum business benefit.
* Apply aerospace engineering principles to a range of problems requiring imaginative and practical solutions.
* Research, develop, design, and document LabVIEW‑driven automated tests for electronic components, equipment, controllers, devices, and systems.
* Perform electrical test tasks from concept to introduction, considering value, design for re‑use, safety, validation, and configuration management.
* Ensure facilities and equipment are safe and serviceable.
* Create, review, and release technical documentation defining requirements, design, verification, processes, and procedures that govern electrical test activity.
* Collaborate with technical colleagues outside the business unit to accomplish objectives.
* Support the Electrical Test engineering management team in performing activities associated with electrical tests for avionic equipment and systems.
* Act as an effective team member to deliver internal and external customer requirements.
* Support all stages of lifecycle management relating to development and validation of electrical test products.
Qualifications
Engineering or science degree, or equivalent experience following an apprenticeship.
Minimum 7 years within the engineering or manufacturing industries.
Skills
* A sound understanding of electrical systems.
* Able to work with circuit diagrams.
* Proficient user of LabVIEW, MS Office (Word and Excel).
* Understanding of digital and analogue hardware and ability to debug equipment using laboratory instruments (DMM, oscilloscopes, etc.).
* Electrical test hardware design experience.
* 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 own initiative.
* Good verbal and written communication skills.Collaboration within a team environment.
* Willingness to mentor less experienced engineers.
* Appetite to learn.
What We Offer
* Competitive compensation and benefits package.
* Challenging projects in a dynamic collaborative team.
* Flexible working hours and 2 days home office.
* Internal promotion opportunities whenever possible.
* Ongoing learning and development through Eaton University.
* Focus on reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability to improve people’s lives and the environment.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Other
Industries
Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
Additional Information
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.
#J-18808-Ljbffr