Development Engineer, Electrical

Electrical R&D Engineer

Company: GKN Aerospace Careers

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.Within GKN Aerospace, GKN Fokker Elmo's R&D department is looking for an ambitious Electrical R&D Engineer who wants to apply his/her Electrical Engineering experience to the development of future electrical wiring product solutions for sustainable aircraft. Electrical Wiring already became more prevalent as part of the More Electric Aircraft, however today’s journey to Hybrid-Electric and Full-Electric aircraft adds a new chapter to its technology significance.

You will be part of the team developing electrical wiring product solutions that can be installed in confined spaces and/or with a significantly lower weight typically aimed at harsh environments (e.g. wing/pylon/engine). This includes development of innovative electrical components and constructions for non-propulsive High Voltage power signals as well as low voltage power and data signals. The development is linked to customer demonstrator projects, providing an exploitation route for the technology being developed. Developing new electrical component & constructions, you will go through requirement definition, performing conceptual and detail construction design, performing trade-offs, defining production methodologies as well as building samples and performing tests for validation and verification (V&V) purposes. This development will include the maturation and compliance demonstration towards higher Technology Readiness Levels (TRL). Be responsible for the planning and technical delivery of allocated projects and/or work packages ensuring the research objectives have been satisfied.

• Plan, coordinate and lead any necessary 'hands on' development test work and trials that are required to meet delivery objectives ensuring all relevant safe systems of work are satisfied.
• Support or coordinate external work packages to be carried out by eco-system partners (e.g. universities, knowledge institutes and industrial partners) and suppliers in order to meet project research objectives.
• Be responsible for raising and issuing high quality and detailed technical documentation, and review and approval of reports raised by others.
• Contribute to Technology Development Plans and Technology Business Cases within your projects and technology field.
• Contribute to stakeholder management with internal/external customers, and you may lead management of supply chain partners in some cases.
• Contribute to the development of GKN as a 'Great Place to Work', aligned with the core principles - safe, innovative, open & honest, care & respect, and ownership.

Master/Bachelor degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field;

• Demostradable experience, 5+ years, with electrical engineering preferrably in aircraft systems and related wiring design for commercial and defense aircraft;
• Knowledge & experience in DoE, efficient testing methods of electrical and/or mechanical products;
• Knowledge & experience in EMC & Electrical theory/behavior of low voltage (analog and digital) signals & high voltage signals within EWIS products;
• Experience in safety / risk analyses;
• Experience in design verification (prepare and execute testing and/or analysis).

Ability to define and translate requirements into development of components and constructions for EWIS products;

• Innovative: has creative ideas to improve processes and products, and translating into action;
• Initiative: is proactive, i.e. assertive and takes the initiative to ensure performance and delivery;
• We want to offer you a career that can go to many directions thanks to our breadth of international opportunities. We will support and promote your professional and personal development.8% holiday allowance,
• 42 paid holidays for full-time employment in line with the Collective Labor Agreement Metalektro
• An excellent pension scheme (PME) and travel allowance,
• A pleasant and informal working environment, in which we work together to achieve the best result for our customers.We will support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities.

Aerospace
GKN Fokker Elmo is a leading player in the design, manufacturing and support of EWIS. Our innovative tools and processes support Civil, Defense and Engine OEM worldwide and represent a Unique Selling Point.
GKN Aerospace is the world’s leading tier one aerospace supplier of systems and components. With over 16,000 employees across 32 manufacturing locations and 4 Global Technology Centers, we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers with sales of £3.5bn. An innovative and international workplace in a company with a rich history in the field of aircraft construction. The company has a passion for technology and their staff is rightly proud of what they develop and build. At GKN Fokker Elmo, you will get every opportunity to build your career and work on your personal development!

Please apply online by sending us a Cover Letter and your CV. Due to data privacy reasons we do not handle any applications sent by email. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?

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