Electronics Hardware Engineer

Our client in Cheltenham, is looking for an Electronics HW Engineer to join their team for a 6 month contract.

Key activities are:
Determine the current build state of the 270V/28VDC converter module prototypes and carry out the necessary modification to bring all units up to the same build standard.
Complete commissioning/ATP tests on the converter module prototypes.
Plan and carry out verification testing on the converter modules
Plan and carry out qualification de-risk testing (mainly EMC, possibly some shock/vibration) on the fully assembled converter modules.
Document all verification and qualification test results in line with the project plan. Carry out any root cause/corrective action work in the event of test failures
Responsible for executing the verification and qualification de-risk activities outlined above.
Project management and technical oversight will be provided by the existing project team.

Skills and qualifications
Relevant Degree (e.g. Electronics/Electrical Engineering) from an accredited university or college or equivalent level of knowledge or experience.
Demonstrable experience in the specification, design, testing and integration of high power (>1kW) converters or solid state power switching hardware
Full lifecycle domain expertise
Experience in the design and testing of hardware for HV (>200V) DC systems
Strong oral and written communication skills

Desirable skills
Experience in the design and testing of hardware for aircraft power distribution systems.
Demonstrable experience in the use of PWB CAD and circuit simulation tools.
Design for aviation or other safety critical applications.

Other Information
Contract role
Duration: 6 months
Location: Cheltenham
Rate: £50ph inside IR35

Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you don't hear from us within 7 working days please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are of course free to resubmit your CV/details in the future and we shall assess your suitability at that time.

Keywords: aerospace, electronics, electronic hardware, hardware, electronic, electronics, aerospace, high power converters
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