Design Engineer EWIS - Components & Environmental Testing

Job Summary

The Engineering department of GKN Aerospace’s EWIS solutions (Fokker Elmo) is looking for an ambitious Engineer who wants to apply their 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 more prevalent as part of the More Electric Aircraft; today, the journey to full Electric and Hybrid-Electric aircraft adds a new chapter to its technology significance. This will include both High Voltage High Power (HVHP) EWIS developments as well as disruptive technologies for the transmission of low voltage data signals.

What you'll do

As an EWIS Engineer Component Design, you will be responsible for supporting the design, development and validation & 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, supporting component and construction qualification, writing technical reports, and working together with Senior Design Engineers. You will contribute to the creation of test plans and test samples, execute testing in our in-house facility, and report results. Currently we are expanding our 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) but will take guidance and direction on a project basis from the Technical Lead (Sr. Engineer) and/or Engineering Team Lead (ETL) of the ECE design engineering team.

Interested in:

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

What you'll bring

Soft skills:

• Assertiveness: Willingness to learn and to broaden own knowledge; takes initiative to help improve processes and procedures.
• Teamwork: Able to work constructively in a small (multicultural) team taking responsibility for assigned tasks and willing to support other team members in achieving team targets and deadlines.
• Results-driven: Able to plan 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, ability to communicate clearly and concisely (including technical reports) with flair and forthcomingness.
• Project Management: You master 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 we'll offer

We are committed to offer you a challenge but also a great opportunity to learn and grow. 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.

Furthermore, we will offer you:

• The role is in Grade J and according to the CLA Metalektro
• 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 we work together to achieve the best result for our customers

Next to the attractive package, we will offer you a world of opportunities: we want to see your career fly! We will support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities.

Who we are

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GKN Aerospace’s EWIS solutions (Fokker Elmo) is a leading player in the design, manufacturing and support for the Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems (EWIS) for Aerospace and Defense programs. Their innovative tools and processes support customers and represent a Unique Selling Point.