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Business Unit: Maintenance & Repair Europe
Posting Date: Oct 21, 2026
Job Description
Scope of Role:
You will be working to develop and build test solutions, to be used in the test, repair and overhaul of a wide range of avionics and ground support equipment. This role requires working with technologies used in communication, navigation, radar, audio units, mechanical, electro-mechanical and electronic instrumentation, ground test equipment and battery chargers. Also a working knowledge of Industry Automatic Test Equipment (ATE). The role requires a level of commercial awareness and the ability to construct a business case to present to management, also a practical technical background in aircraft systems including Arinc 429 Architecture.
Main Duties/Responsibilities:
- On receipt of a capability enquiry, undertake the development of test solutions created from OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) component maintenance manuals, schematic drawings, test procedures and other associated technical information.
- Analyse test requirements and develop equivalent test solutions that meet operational and regulatory requirements.
- Design, develop and validate electrical, electronic and electro-mechanical test equipment, fixtures and test rigs.
- Design and develop electronic circuits incorporating programmable devices where required.
- Develop test solutions using the Company's ARINC 429 business tools and associated technologies.
- Research, develop and implement software-based and automated test solutions in accordance with OEM requirements or approved equivalent methodologies.
- Clearly document and articulate developed test solutions, whether OEM or equivalent, and support the approval process through to implementation.
- Investigate and specify equipment required for the development and validation of test solutions.
- Create wiring looms, harnesses and cable assemblies and complete the construction of prototype test solutions where required.
- Carry out verification and validation activities to demonstrate compliance and equivalence with OEM specifications and requirements.
- Troubleshoot, maintain and improve existing test equipment, test rigs and automated test systems.
- Develop and optimise engineering workflows, processes and documentation through automation, digitalisation and the effective use of AI tools.
- Identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, turnaround times and cost efficiency through innovative engineering solutions, automation and process improvements.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and AI-enabled capabilities that could enhance engineering, testing, repair and overhaul activities.
- Attend training courses at OEMs and other organisations as applicable to develop capability, both within the UK and overseas.
- Work collaboratively with Engineering, Operations and Quality teams to achieve the successful delivery of test solutions and new capabilities.
Other Responsibilities/Non-essential Functions:
- Knowledge of 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks.
- Experience developing automated test software and data acquisition systems.
- Experience using AI and digital tools to improve engineering processes, documentation and operational efficiency.
- Experience within aircraft component repair, overhaul or avionics MRO environments.
- Knowledge of aerospace regulatory and quality standards.
- Demonstrated ability and willingness to useAItools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.
Compensation
Currency: GBP
Salary Minimum: Market
Salary Maximum: Market
Incentive: Market
Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.
AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions servinga diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5billion.
AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual,Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEKisa component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.
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