NPI TE Hardware Engineer

Role: NPI Test Equipment Hardware Engineer

Location: Cheltenham (3 or 4 days on-site per-week)

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.
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
• 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 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

To apply please send your CVs in the first instance