Development and Test Engineer

1 day ago

Lichfield, Staffordshire, United Kingdom ZipRecruiter Full time
Job Description

Advanced Innovative Engineering is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Test and Development engineer with specialized experience in engine testing and development to join our team in Lichfield. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the performance, reliability, and safety of our aerospace engine systems through rigorous testing and development processes.

Key Responsibilities
  • Interpret and translate customer and product requirements to system-level testing.
  • Take ownership of development work packages for particular projects through all stages of the product lifecycle, from concept to production.
  • Develop and maintain common processes and procedures relating to test and development engineering activities.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant legislative, regulatory, and contractual requirements based on recognized military/civil standards.
  • Develop appropriate verification strategies to demonstrate system compliance with specifications, industry standards, and legislative demands.
  • Perform root cause analysis to determine appropriate corrective action required when investigating product/equipment failures.
  • Plan, execute, and monitor engineering development and qualification testing activities on IC engines.
  • Prepare detailed development and qualification test reports.
  • Prepare development and qualification test procedures that demonstrate verification of a design, in compliance with customer specification requirements.
  • Develop and assemble prototype and engineering test units.
  • Own and maintain engineering procedures related to engine development and test.
  • Work to aerospace industry standards and specifications, as well as aircraft-specific requirements.
  • Manage and maintain engineering test equipment, instrumentation, and facilities.
  • Provide technical support to the production department, supporting production investigations, as well as supporting the specification, commissioning, and troubleshooting of production test equipment.
Requirements
  • Minimum experience of 5 years in a similar test and development role.
  • HND or degree level in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent relevant experience.
  • Understanding of gasoline/diesel engines and sub-systems in a dynamic environment.
  • Experience of dynamometer-based engine testing, instrumentation, and test facilities.
  • Practical experience of building engine and ancillary systems.
  • Practical experience of ECU mapping/calibration.
  • Engine electrical knowledge, including sensory wiring and data comms.
  • Experience of environmental test methods for design verification and working knowledge of design certification for land-based and airborne equipment.
  • Strong diagnostic problem-solving skills.
  • Practical experience with test instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
  • Experience using 3D CAD software packages, including SolidWorks.
  • Familiarity with RTCA/DO-160 and MIL-STD 810 standards.
  • Good R&D, aerospace, and powertrain background.
Personal Attributes
  • Strong practical skills with a willingness to engage in hands-on activities, including prototype and development testing.
  • Proactiveness, initiative, and drive to work well independently and as part of an engineering team.
  • Strong advocate for safety requirements and protocols.
  • Keen observational skills, with good record-keeping, meticulousness, and attention to detail.
  • Good technical English and report-writing skills.
  • Good standard of professionalism, particularly in customer-facing scenarios.
  • Team player with a 'can-do' attitude.
  • Disciplined, with meticulous record-keeping and delivery of all activities in line with AIE processes and document retention policies.
  • Comfortable in managing priorities in line with Project, Business, and Customer demand (deliver tasks to commitments).
  • Eagerness to learn and adaptive in approach.
  • A proven problem solver with a practical, pragmatic approach.
  • PC competence, including use of MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
  • Ability to work well under pressure.
Working Environment

Thirty-eight hours a week, Monday to Thursday 8:30 am to 5:30 pm (30-minute lunch), Friday 8:30 am to 12:30 pm.

21 days plus statutory bank holidays.

The salary for this post will be commensurate with the capabilities and qualifications of the candidate. Please indicate your current salary and expectations when applying for this post.

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