Senior Test and Verification Engineer in Bicester

Evolito’s mission is to accelerate the adoption of electric propulsion in aerospace applications in support of a net-zero world. We will help to revolutionise personal mobility and transform our towns and cities with clean, noise-free air transportation. Evolito develops and manufactures class-leading, lightweight, high-power, and high-torque-density electric propulsion systems for a range of aerospace markets, including EVTOL, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and General Aviation. As well as ultra-high performance, low-weight electric motors and controllers, Evolito specialises in high integrity, bespoke battery systems for the aerospace and defence markets. The team is scaling rapidly and has ambitious growth plans over the next twelve to eighteen months.

As part of our current high-growth phase, we are looking for a Senior Test and Verification Engineer to support testing and verification of Evolito’s motors, controllers and electric drive systems towards certification under the guidelines of RTCA DO-160G.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Lead environmental and durability test activities, ensuring safe and effective operation of equipment and timely delivery of aerospace-standard test data.
• Lead technical discussions with suppliers and customers, including planning, scope definition and issue resolution.
• Take end-to-end ownership of major test programmes (internal and external), including requirements capture, planning, execution and reporting.
• Support the planning and delivery of verification and validation (V&V) documentation, including verification strategies, test plans and procedures.
• Breakdown the electric drive system, sub-system and component requirements into structured test cases and procedures.
• Define and configure test schematics, equipment, instrumentation and data acquisition.
• Support the development and implementation of test system control software and data acquisition systems.
• Support scheduling of test facilities and rigs, ensuring stakeholders are informed of plans, progress and constraints.
• Ensure calibration status of equipment and integrity of measurement data at both sensor and test cell system levels.
• Follow pre-test assessment processes to ensure test readiness covering technical, operational and safety considerations.
• Provide instruction and supervision for test set-up and operation across technicians and engineers within performance and environmental test facilities.
• Manage test programmes delivered at external test facilities where required capability and resourcing are outside internal capacity.
• Author and review test methodology and results in detailed test reports for development and verification evidence ensuring accuracy and traceability.
• Operate and continually improve Evolito’s suite of dynamometers, vibration/shaker, hygrothermal and HALT/HASS test cells for motors, controllers and electric drive system development and verification.
• Create new project-specific applications using Vector tools and National Instruments packages for testing.
• Technical approval of data analysis scripts.
• Ensure effective project management of test activities, including delivery to requirements, timely provision of test equipment/tooling/hardware, and adherence to Design Organisation processes.
• Champion laboratory operations, including 6S, H&S and COSHH documentation, training and maintenance.
• Assist in defining the co-ordination of projects and test facilities (RASIC or equivalent).
• Ensure delegated activities are delivered within scope, on time and within budget.
• Support team budget activities, including tracking test activity actuals and forecasts.
• Develop and maintain test data analysis scripts to support efficient, repeatable and traceable reporting.

Skills and experience required:

• Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Electronic Engineering disciplines or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Experience in the use of HALT/HASS, accelerated life testing, dynamometers or vibration and laboratory equipment to set up and carry out tests.
• Experience in testing of motors, controllers or other powertrain systems.
• Experience working with high voltage systems up to 1500Vdc.
• Demonstrated track record of engineering ability in an electrical or mechanical discipline.
• Experience of working within a Tier 1 environment is preferred.
• Demonstrable knowledge of test facilities operations, including H&S within potentially hazardous test environments.
• Ability to use MATLAB, Python or NI tools to perform data analysis and ability to create analysis scripts.
• Strong analytical and judgment skills including the ability to troubleshoot and advise on solutions in the area of testing.
• Instinctive problem-solving skills coupled with a sound analytical approach.
• Ability to take on a hands-on approach in test setup and instrumentation/data acquisition.
• A 'self-starter' attitude with energy and enthusiasm, with the ability to thrive in a small business environment.
• Ability to work under pressure while managing conflicting demands against tight deadlines.
• Good collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across teams within the organisation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A flexible approach to work.
• UK driving license and ability to travel.

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