Lead Test Systems Hardware Engineer
- Employer
- Electus Recruitment
- Location
- Cheltenham
- Salary
- £70 - £75 per hour
- Closing date
- 5 Oct 2022
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Our client in Cheltenham, is looking for a Lead Test Systems Hardware Engineer to join them for a 9 month contract.
The Lead Test Hardware Engineer will be responsible for leading, specifying, designing & developing, Test Equipment solutions for power distribution and control programmes. 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.
Lead Roles and Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Desired Characteristics
Other Information
Contract role
Inside IR35
Duration: 9 months
Location: Cheltenham
Rate: £70-£75 per hour 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.
The Lead Test Hardware Engineer will be responsible for leading, specifying, designing & developing, Test Equipment solutions for power distribution and control programmes. 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.
Lead Roles and Responsibilities
- Responsible for the full Test Systems life cycle - from initial requirements through to formal release and support
- 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
- Experience of Qualification and EMC Test Equipment design, including an awareness of DO160 and MIL461
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
- 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.
Other Information
Contract role
Inside IR35
Duration: 9 months
Location: Cheltenham
Rate: £70-£75 per hour 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.
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