Test Engineer

Responsabilities:

• Lead in troubleshooting of issues that arise during ground/air tests during trials and on the production line
• Lead fault finding for electronics, mechanical and software components
• Report to management on open issues, the frequency and type of issues
• Collate suggestions for improvement in each product line or individual component that can be fed into design updates
• Write monthly engineering reports for contracts
• Work with R&D and the production manager to ensure prototypes are transferred smoothly into production
• Collaborate with other departments to deconflict integration issues.
• Instruct technicians on manufacture and testing procedures
• Lead flight test team when operating aircraft with newly integrated features
• Support flight testing and demonstrations in the UK and overseas
• Define and ensure constant compliance with safety procedures
• Write and follow trials plans and safety cases

Qualifications and Experince:

Essential:

• Previous work experience within an engineering team
• Good broad electronics knowledge, including digital communications, analogue, PSUs, batteries and embedded system design
• Working knowledge of control systems (PID control)
• Experience in fault-finding in mechanical, electronics and/or software systems.
• Project management experience (maintaining a project plan, budget and reporting to management)

Desirable:

• Proficient in SolidWorks
• Understanding of CAA and OFCOM certification/exemption processes
• Proficient with 3D printing and other techniques used in rapid prototyping
• Knowledge of Flight Controllers
• Experience working with carbon fibre composite manufacture techniques
• Proficient in either C++ or Python
• Knowledge of flight control systems
• General knowledge of aviatio
• Experience with unmanned/manned aircraft tests
• PCB design
• Degree or equivalent in Mechatronics, Electronics Engineering or similar
• Minimum 3 years of industrial experience