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 to identify and breakdown complex problems and formulate solutions.
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 issues
Required 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
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