NPI Test Equipment Hardware Engineer

Location: Cheltenham (3 day on-site. 2 remote)

Duration: 12 months

Rate: up to £75/hour (Umbrella only)

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Job Description Summary

As an NPI TE Hardware Engineer, you will be responsible for leading, specifying, designing & developing Test Equipment solutions for power distribution and control programmes. You will work as part of an integrated product team to develop and implement TE Hardware for Qualification and deliver test solutions for the latest power distribution controls products. You will take an innovative approach to problem‑solving, demonstrate good people leadership skills, independence, sound technical judgment and be able to identify and breakdown complex problems and formulate solutions.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the full Test Systems life cycle—from initial requirements through to formal release and support
• Develop and implement TE Hardware for Qualification
• Execute the requirements, design, implementation, and verification of assigned test systems using sound engineering principles while adhering to business standards, practices, procedures and product/programme requirements
• Act as an engineering interface to the Project Manager, clearly articulating technical direction and decisions and technically supporting project planning and performance metrics
• Liaise and interface with other functions, e.g. Systems, Hardware, Programmes, Manufacturing, Sustainment, and other stakeholders
• Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned Test Systems and/or tasks in line with engineering policies and procedures
• Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to personnel supporting the assigned project
• Help coach, mentor, and train less experienced engineers
• Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments
• Participate on teams assigned to address organisational initiatives and engineering issues

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or equivalent knowledge and experience
• Experience of Test System design, development, and hardware/software integration ideally gained in an Aviation or similar high‑integrity environment
• Good problem‑solving and solution‑building skills
• Excellent communication skills to team, peers, and all levels of management
• Demonstrated ability for independent and sound technical judgement, identification of problems and formulation of solutions

Desired Characteristics

• Demonstrable success in achieving and exceeding customer milestones
• Ability to deliver solutions on‑time, to budget and with the required quality
• Positive attitude, initiative, pro‑activeness and enthusiasm and passion
• Experience of mentoring less experienced engineers
• Experience with Aircraft Power Distribution Systems Verification Labs
• Ability to travel to Customer facilities to support and diagnose Test Equipment faults