Aviation Lightning Test Engineer

Overview

Element has an exciting opportunity for an Induced Effects of Lightning Test Engineer. You will be responsible for assisting customers with the certification of aircraft and aircraft systems against the effects of lightning strikes to aircraft, through test, modelling and advisory services. You will join a specialist team, working for a leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company, Making Tomorrow Safer Than Today…

Responsibilities

• Carrying out testing, recording and assessing the test data
• Modelling and analysing customer aircraft/systems to advise on lightning protection
• Writing reports on the findings of the test and analysis programmes
• Interact with customers on technical issues and questions
• Supporting other members of the team in diverse test programm

Skills / Qualifications

• A background in testing & measurement would be great but is not essential, we would be open to see transferable experience from within the Engineering or Manufacturing sectors
• We would also be keen to engage with recent Graduates with engineering and aviation qualifications
• Practical hands-on approach, aptitude for experimental testing and problem solving
• Possess good computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel)
• The role will involve visits to customers and tests/inspection of aircraft and systems so you will be required to SC cleared (which will be arranged upon employment, subject to eligibility), and due to the nature of our work you must be a UK national

Ideal but not essential:

• Familiarity with modelling and simulation concepts
• Experience of Programming
• Knowledge of High Voltage systems would be beneficial but not a requirement
• Ideally a Full UK driving licence

Benefits of working at Element

33 days annual holiday, consisting of 25 days annual holiday and 8 days public / x4 Life Assurance / Legal & General Pension scheme / Flexible Working / Cycle Scheme / Free Onsite Refreshments / Recommend a Friend Bonus / Perks At Work Discount Scheme

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Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) 

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