Test Development Apprentice

Date Posted:

2024-03-14

Country:

United Kingdom

Location:

Goodrich Control Systems, The Radleys, Marston Green, Birmingham, B33 0HZ

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

Degree Apprenticeship

Job Title: Degree Level Test Development Apprentice

Reports to: Apprentice Lead

Supervision: none

Power & Controls:

Collins make modern flight possible for millions of travellers and our military every second. Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in-flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!

Here at Collins Maintenance Repair and Overhaul UK facility in Marston Green, we provide specialist technical support for Electronic Engine Control, Fuel Metering units, Actuators and Pump units widely used in the Aerospace industry.

Position Summary:

Our business desires to develop the next generation of engineers and technicians. As such, we are delighted to be recruiting for a Test Development Apprentice that will form part of our 2024 cohort. We offer a comprehensive 4-year apprenticeship programme on a full-time basis with the possibility of securing permanent employment at the end. The apprenticeship will be delivered in collaboration with a local university such as Aston, Warwick, or Coventry. The course studied will be determined based on the successful candidates experience but will be one of the following:

• Software Engineering

• Computer Science

• Mechatronics Robotics

• Other equivalent course

Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship experience and qualification, you will have the opportunity to become a fully qualified ‘Test Development Engineer’ which means you will be accountable for support of MRO Test Engineering activities at Marston Green and other Collin’s or 3rd Party MRO’s, covering problem resolution and improvements for existing test equipment, design, and introduction of new equipment plus methodology analysis and continuous improvement.

Role Summary:

To be accountable for all support of MRO Test Engineering activities at Marston Green and other Collin’s or 3rd Party MRO’s, covering problem resolution and improvements for existing test equipment, design and introduction of new equipment plus methodology analysis and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Completing all university work on time and to a high standard

• Shadowing employees to learn our processes

• Act in a safe & responsible manner at all times

• Actively engage with and implement improvements

• Participating in any training courses required by the company

• Work within a project team on a key programme delivery

• Work on development software for a Test Rig to either support or improve

• Work on development hardware for a Test Rig to either support or improve

• Work on a problem-solving exercise for Test Engineering

Essential Criteria:

• A-Level or similar level qualification with an Electronics background

• Experience of programming/coding

• Highly self-motivated and computer literate

• Understanding of Analogue and Digital interfaces

• Be able to write and interpret technical reports

• Effective communication skills

Desirable Criteria:

• Ability to understand the role of circuit diagrams and have a basic interpretation

• Able to analyse diagnose software and hardware problems

• Good Microsoft Office skills

We offer a generous total reward package including:

• 25 days on annual leave + 8 bank holidays

• Free on site carparking

• Free private medical insurance

• Comprehensive induction/Development programme

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Reward & Recognition schemes

• up to 10% pension contributions

• 4 X Life Assurance and much more

This position may involve access to export-controlled information and hardware where an export license would be required for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Employment will be subject to satisfactory security checks, export license approval, and if required, completion of a non-disclosure agreement.

Our Values:

Trust

Respect

Accountability

Collaboration

Innovation

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 21st April 2024

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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