Senior System Test Engineer (HIL)

at  Vertical Aerospace

WHAT SUCCESS WILL LOOK LIKE FOR YOU, AS A SENIOR TEST DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER (HIL) ?

As a Test Development Engineer you will be responsible for designing and developing test equipment and machinery for certification of aircraft hardware and systems. The work will involve gathering test rig requirements and working with our technology partners to drive the design, build and commissioning of these rigs. You will be responsible for designing software solutions for test, data acquisition hardware and software, data recording, test automation and data compression.
Working closely with other Test Development Engineers you will integrate real-time computers to enable Hardware in the Loop testing of real aircraft systems. Rigs include propulsion test and whole-aircraft system test assets. You will be a role model for the company’s safety-first culture, determining safety provisions required for rig operations and mentoring others within the company to ensure knowledge is shared.
The successful candidate will be able to work in dynamic innovative teams, building positive working environments and diplomatically resolving challenges to programme delivery. Some elements of “hands on” work will be expected, with the assistance of our skilled technicians.
The Senior Test Rig Development Engineer reports to the System Test IPT Lead and will be a key member of the system test team, supporting the continued development of our in-house expertise, specialist knowledge and capabilities.

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