Senior Engineer - Electrical Test Design 1 in England

Join Eaton and be a part of our commitment to providing impactful, energy‑efficient solutions that shape a sustainable future. At Eaton, we make what matters work, and we’re dedicated to fostering a workplace where ethics, inclusion, diversity, and our people are at the forefront.

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. Our legacy of innovation and technical excellence sets us apart as the most advanced air‑to‑air refuelling supplier on the globe.

What You’ll Do

• Demonstrate, deploy and document both electrical hardware and LabVIEW software technical knowledge within the field of automated electrical test design for the aerospace industry.
• Provide technical support to aerospace projects and product developments, primarily for military applications.
• Align technical solutions to organisational objectives to ensure the optimum business benefit.
• Apply aerospace engineering principles and working knowledge to a range of problems that require imaginative and practical solutions.
• Research, develop, design and document LabVIEW driven automated tests for electronic components, equipment, controllers, devices and systems.
• Perform electrical test tasks allocated by the Electrical Test management team from concept to introduction to use, taking particular account of value, design for re‑use, safety, validation, and configuration management.
• Ensure that facilities and equipment used are safe and serviceable.
• Create, review and release technical documentation that defines the requirements, design, verification, processes and procedures that control the governance and operation of electrical test activity.
• Collaborate with technical colleagues outside of the business unit/functional area as needed to accomplish objectives.
• Support the Electrical Test engineering management team in performing the activities associated with electrical tests for avionic equipment and systems.
• Be an effective team member to collectively deliver internal and external customer requirements.
• Support all stages of lifecycle management relating to development and validation of electrical test products.

Qualifications

• Engineering or science degree, or equivalent experience following an apprenticeship.
• Minimum 7 years within the engineering or manufacturing industries.

Skills

• A sound understanding of electrical systems.
• Able to work with circuit diagrams.
• Proficient user of LabVIEW, MS Office, specifically Word and Excel.
• Understanding of digital and analogue hardware and able to debug equipment using laboratory instruments (DMM, Oscilloscope, etc.).
• Electrical test hardware design experience.
• An understanding of requirements management, configuration management, and health & safety requirements applicable to office and laboratory environments.
• A keen eye for detail.
• Pro‑active, able to use their own initiative.
• Good verbal and written communications.
• Collaborates well in a team environment.
• A willingness to mentor less experienced engineers.
• An appetite to learn.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Challenging projects in a dynamic collaborative team.
• Flexible working hours and 2 days home office.
• Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible.
• We invest in our employees for the long term – not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University.
• Reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people’s lives and the environment through power management technologies.

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.

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.