Electrical Test Engineer

Role: Test Equipment Hardware Engineer



Location: Cheltenham (3 day on-site. 2 remote)



Duration: 12 months



Rate: Negotiable on experence (Umbrella only)



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Job Description Summary



As a 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 judgment, 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