Senior Test Engineer in Wolverhampton

This is an exciting new role within Collins and a unique opportunity to be part of the ASG electric thrust reverser actuation centre of excellence, working as part of a team of technical innovators in the development of new technologies to position the business for success on the next generation of aerospace nacelle actuation.

The position will be located within a new bespoke facility in Wolverhampton.

Reporting to the ASG-UK Site Lead - Chief Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering test evidence across prototype, qualification, and in-service phases for next-generation aerospace systems.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for the planning, readiness activities, execution, and reporting of prototype and qualification testing.

The quality of functional deliverables, adherence to procedures and processes are key aspects of the role.

You will collaborate across a multi-functional, multi-national team and work with internal and external customers during all phases of design, integration, test and production.

• Awareness and involvement in all aspects of EH&S within the test environment.
• Drive good housekeeping standards.
• Interpret customer requirements into test definitions and formal test procedures for prototype and qualification tests.
• Generate and issue qualification/prototype test documentation.
• Create and execute test procedures on prototype hardware, in advance of design completion.
• Generate test equipment definitions to support prototype and qualification test activities.
• Sourcing and management of external suppliers, including test facilities and equipment suppliers.
• Set up tests, build test units and mount units in test rigs.
• Commission and validate test equipment.
• Perform functional acceptance tests of prototype units.
• Perform qualification testing, monitoring and recording appropriate data throughout.
• Review test data against requirements and report test outcomes.
• Support failure investigations and drive corrective actions.
• Deliver and present results through clear written and oral communication.
• Coordinate off‑site testing, including transportation, assembly and commissioning of all necessary support equipment.
• Oversee external test house operations and performance of functional tests during off‑site testing.
• Support the maintenance of internal standard work and processes.
• Collaborate across the team to identify synergies, best practices, and opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree‑level qualification in mechanical or electrical engineering, or equivalent experience within the discipline.
• Demonstrated development/test engineering experience.
• Working knowledge of electro‑mechanical actuation and sensors.
• Experience supporting failure investigations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills for a wide range of audiences.
• A passion for self‑development and engineering excellence within a team.
• Desirable skills: experience of aerospace qualification testing and reporting; generation of test execution documentation; contribution to conceptual test planning; planning of documentation and testing to support project milestones; management of qualification testing onsite and offsite.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and package.
• Annual bonus.
• 25 days annual leave, plus public holidays, and the option to buy or sell up to 5 days per year.
• Generous employer contribution pension scheme with 2:1 matched contributions up to 10%.
• Private medical insurance.
• Health & wellbeing cash plan (dental, optical, therapy, chiropody, health screening).
• Life assurance and group income protection scheme participation.
• Employee discounts and flexible benefits platform.
• Support with professional fees.
• Employee assistance programme (EAP).
• Employee recognition schemes.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
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