Test Equipment Design Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Test Equipment Design Engineer (Aerospace): Developing application-specific electronic and electrical solutions for complex test systems with an accent on qualification and production acceptance testing of aircraft flight control systems. Focus on designing closed-loop control systems, ensuring safety compliance, and maintaining high-performance test equipment architecture.

Location: Onsite in Wolverhampton, UK

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in high-performance motion control systems for aerospace, defense, and industrial applications.

What you will do

• Develop electronic and electrical solutions for test equipment from concept to detailed design.
• Define top-level architecture and requirements for verification and validation of test systems.
• Participate in technical reviews and support the creation of detailed test equipment proposals.
• Maintain and upgrade existing electronic and electrical solutions, including obsolescence management.
• Support root cause investigations for test equipment systems and components.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards through risk assessments and audits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in Electronic or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in developing electronic/electrical solutions for servo-hydraulic and electromechanical test systems.
• Proficiency in safety-related equipment, PLCs, and motor drive systems.
• Commercial experience in analogue and digital electronics design, specifically closed-loop control and transducer conditioning.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance.
• Proficiency in diagnostic equipment and low-level programming (C++, Visual Basic).

Nice to have

• Recognized qualifications in safety-related directives and standards.
• Experience with eCAD, PCB software, LabView, DOORS, JIRA, MatLab, or SubVersion.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive flexible benefits package.
• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays.
• Private medical insurance and mental health support.
• Company pension contribution starting at 6%.
• Life assurance and employee share options.
• On-site perks including free parking and electric car charging.