Senior Verification & Test Engineer

Located in Wimborne, Dorset, Eaton's Aerospace division is a global leader in aerospace fuel systems, renowned for delivering fully integrated solutions for both fixed and rotary‑wing aircraft. Our Wimborne facility specialises in cutting‑edge air‑to‑air refuelling systems, advanced refuelling probes, air‑to‑air and air‑to‑ground launch systems utilising both pneumatic and pyrotechnic ejection technologies, as well as a range of Defensive Aids Sub‑Systems. With over 80 years of industry experience, we are recognised as the world’s leading provider of air‑to‑air refuelling systems, offering fifth‑generation solutions to Air Forces worldwide.

What you’ll do:

• Applying environmental and functional test expertise to the design, development and delivery of new aerospace products, processes and technologies.
• Being a part of an Integrated Product Team (IPT) and contributing to the performance of the IPT to ensure that the performance expectations are met or exceeded.
• Employing the appropriate discipline processes, practices, and tools to ensure that responsibilities are completed to meet the required project requirements and discipline quality.
• Conducting verification activities on aerospace components and systems including; Requirements Validation, Verification Strategy & Planning, Test, Analysis and Reporting.
• Creating verification documentation to demonstrate compliance to customer and internal requirements.
• Defining system level and equipment level Strategies & Tests and understanding how they link together (Integration).
• Training and coaching other engineers in Verification activities including test & analysis.
• Creating and managing the definition and requirements for a system, framework or product.
• Defining processes, system specifications, input/output, integration requirements.
• Supporting Generation of required test Equipment, including defining the requirements, sourcing, commissioning and usage of – this includes fixturing, mechanical and electromechanical systems and rigs.
• Supporting Definition of new tools and processes to streamline test and analysis.

About you:

• Demonstrated experience working in a Systems Test or Verification Engineering role, preferably within the Aerospace or Military Industry.
• Proven experience of planning, leading and executing projects and functional improvements.
• Clear understanding of what is meant by similarity/analysis, demonstration and inspection.
• Clear understanding and experience in verifying to known industry standards such as RTCA DO-160 and MIL-STD-810.
• Experience and competence in the use of some or all of the following: thermocouples, strain gauges, accelerometers, flow meters, and oscilloscopes.
• Experience within a regulated industry.
• Safety‑critical Engineering background/qualification.
• Proficient in the use of MS Word and Excel for documentation and data analysis.
• Proactive self‑starter who enjoys being part of a team.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Challenging projects in a dynamic collaborative team.
• Great company benefits including onsite parking.
• Support for internal promotion whenever possible.
• Investment in long‑term learning and development opportunities through Eaton University.
• Focus on reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability to improve people’s lives and the environment through power management technologies.
• Emphasis on employee wellbeing, health and safety first, with wellness programmes and tools.

All positions may require participation in video and in‑person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job‑related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law. The successful applicant will be in contact with US ITAR controlled technology, goods, and information. As a condition of employment, employees with access to US ITAR controlled technology and goods may be required to undergo an additional screening process as part of the recruitment process.