Electrical / Electronic Engineer

Job description

3192272
Additional Cities

Cheltenham
Career Level

Entry-Level
Relocation Assistance

No
Business

GE Aviation
Business Segment

Aviation Business & General Aviation & Integrated Systems
Function

Engineering/Technology
Country/Territory

United Kingdom
Postal Code

GL52 8SF
Role Summary/Purpose

Working as an electrical/electronic engineer within a multi-disciplined team of engineers at Dowty Propellers reporting to the Engineering Manager. You will support the business in meeting customer requirements, quality, timescale and cost. Projects will include new applications and in-service product support.
Essential Responsibilities

·  Working as a member of the on-site design team developing fully optimised propeller solutions whilst ensuring integrity of the product

·  Prepare an electrical/electronic design estimates and bid preparation

·  Technically liaise with current and new project participants, supply base and other sub-contract organisations and customers

·  Provide electrical/electronic support for the Development/Test department

·  Support on-going continuous improvement initiatives

·  Assess problems to often demanding timescales whilst maintaining engineering integrity

·  Proactively and energetically interact in a cross-functional team environment and be open minded to new ideas and concepts

·  Implement and maintain GE standard of compliance and policy
Qualifications/Requirements

·  Education should be to degree standard or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

·  Proved track record in communicating ideas in a professional manner, facilitating open discussion

·  Demonstrate strong problem solving skills

·  Basic familiarity with software and software engineering

·  Basic understanding of, and interest in, mechanical principles

·  Literate with Microsoft Office tools

·  Able to make a difference, enthusiast of change

·  ‘Can-do’ attitude with experience of working on own initiative within a changing environment

·  Target driven, capable of taking ownership ensuring deadlines are met

·  Commitment to high standards of design excellence

·  Prepared to work offsite for short periods of time and willingness to work extended/flexible hours when required to meet customer demands

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-EU/EEA candidates may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled EU/EEA candidate is available to take up the post, as the employing body is unlikely, in these circumstances, to satisfy the Resident Labour Market Test. For further information please visit the UK Border Agency website  http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/working

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/61212/hmg-personnel-security-controls.pdf
Desired Characteristics

·  Basic familiarity with electronic CAD tools (simulation, schematic capture, PCB layout)

·  Basic understanding of control engineering principles

·  Basic familiarity with system modelling tools (e.g. Matlab, Simulink)
About Us

GE Aviation Systems is a leading global provider of electrical power, integrated avionics and mechanical systems including aerospace propeller systems.

As a GE business, Dowty Propellers has advanced propeller systems fitted to engines from all the large turbo-prop engine suppliers. We are a world leader in the design and manufacture of carbon fibre composites blades and electronic propeller control systems. Dowty is also an EASA approved Type Certificate holder, giving us propeller design authority and responsibility for the continued airworthiness of propeller systems in-service.
Primary Country

United Kingdom
Primary State/Province

England
Primary City

Cheltenham