Associate Engineer - Design

Join GKN Aerospace Careers in the Engineering department of GKN Aerospace's EWIS solutions (Fokker Elmo), where you will apply your theoretical background, experience, interests and ambitions to the development of future Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems for sustainable aircraft.

Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems (EWIS) have become increasingly important as part of the More Electric Aircraft, and today the journey to full Electric and Hybrid-Electric aircraft adds a new chapter to their technological significance. This includes both High Voltage High Power (HVHP) EWIS developments as well as disruptive technologies for the transmission of low voltage data signals.

Job Summary

As an EWIS Engineer Component Design, you will be responsible for supporting the design, development, validation and verification activities on Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems (EWIS) components and constructions (component assemblies). This may involve performing trade-off studies, advising on selection of components, component and construction qualification, writing technical reports, and working together with Senior Design Engineers.

In this role, you will be involved in the creation of test plans, test samples, execution of testing in the in-house facility, and reporting. Currently, the team is expanding its knowledge in the area of high voltage/high power EWIS for (hybrid) electric aircraft applications.

You will report to the Centre of Competence Manager – EWIS Components and Environmental Testing (ECE) and will take guidance and direction on a project basis from the Technical Lead (Senior Engineer) and/or Engineering Team Lead (ETL) of the ECE design engineering team.

Key areas of interest

• Working on different aircraft projects
• Aerospace components (parts and materials) specifications
• EWIS (mechanical) construction design
• High voltage and conventional EWIS design
• EWIS components and construction validation and verification processes
• Environmental, electrical, and mechanical testing
• Root cause analysis and customer technical issue solving
• Design processes and methods/standards
• Configuration management process

What you'll bring

Soft skills

• Assertiveness: willingness to learn and broaden your knowledge; takes initiative to help improve processes and procedures
• Teamwork: able to work constructively in a small multicultural team, take responsibility for assigned tasks, and support other team members in achieving team targets and deadlines
• Results-driven: able to plan your own work in line with project schedules, and report progress regularly and timely in the event of issues or delays
• Self-learning: willing to learn and explore, share knowledge with colleagues, and improve yourself
• Communication: fluent English in speech and writing, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, including technical reports
• Project Management: basic project management skills

Profile

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Aeronautical, Aerospace, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a similar subject field, or an equivalent level obtained through appropriate work experience

What GKN Aerospace offers

GKN Aerospace offers a challenging role with strong opportunities to learn and grow, supported by international career possibilities and professional and personal development.

Benefits

• 8% holiday allowance
• 40 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 colleagues work together to achieve the best result for customers
• Learning and development opportunities to support career progression

About the team and company

GKN Aerospace is a leading player in the design, manufacturing and support of Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems (EWIS) for Aerospace and Defense programs, using innovative tools and processes to support customers.

Fokker Elmo employs more than 2200 employees worldwide and offers an innovative and international workplace with a strong passion for technology, where employees have opportunities to build their careers and work on personal development.