Role: NPI Test Equipment Hardware Engineer
Location: Cheltenham (3 day on-site. 2 remote)
Duration: 12 months
Rate: up to £75/hour (Umbrella only)
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Job Description Summary
As an NPI TE Hardware Engineer, you will be responsible for leading, specifying, designing & developing, Test Equipment solutions for power distribution and control programmes. You will work as part of an integrated product team to develop and implement TE Hardware for Qualification & deliver test solutions for the latest power distribution controls products.
You will take an innovative approach to problem-solving, demonstrate good people leadership skills, independence, sound technical judgment and be able identify and breakdown complex problems and formulate solutions.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
Responsible for the full Test Systems life cycle - from initial requirements through to formal release and support
Develop and implement TE Hardware for Qualification
Execute the requirements, design, implementation, and verification of assigned test systems using sound engineering principles while adhering to business standards, practices, procedures and product / programme requirements
Act as an engineering interface to the Project Manager, clearly articulating the technical direction and decisions and technically support the project planning and performance metrics
Liaise and interface with other functions, e.g. Systems, Hardware, Programmes, Manufacturing, Sustainment, and other stakeholders
Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned Test Systems and/or tasks in line with engineering policies and procedures
Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews
Provide technical guidance and leadership to personnel supporting the assigned project
Help coaching, mentoring, and training less experienced engineers
Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments
Participate on teams assigned to address organisational initiatives and engineering issuesRequired Qualifications
Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or equivalent knowledge and experience
Experience of Test System design, development, and hardware/software integration ideally gained in an Aviation or similar high integrity environment
Good problem solving and solution building skills
Excellent communication skills to team, peers, and all levels of management
Demonstrated ability for independent and sound technical judgement, identification of problems and formulating solutions.Desired Characteristics
Demonstrable success in achieving and exceeding customer milestones
Ability to deliver solutions on-time, to budget and with the required quality
Positive attitude, initiative, pro-activeness and an enthusiasm and passion
Experience of mentoring less experienced engineers
Experience with Aircraft Power Distribution Systems Verification Labs
Ability to travel to Customer facilities to support and diagnose Test Equipment faults