Senior Test and Verification Engineer
Evolito
Evolito’s mission is to accelerate the adoption of electric propulsion in aerospace applications in support of a net-zero world. We will help to revolutionise personal mobility and transform our towns and cities with clean, noise-free air transportation.
Evolito develops and manufactures class-leading, lightweight, high-power, and high-torque-density electric propulsion systems for a range of aerospace markets, including EVTOL, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and General Aviation.
As well as ultra-high performance, low-weight electric motors and controllers, Evolito specialises in high integrity, bespoke battery systems for the aerospace and defence markets. The team is scaling rapidly and has ambitious growth plans over the next twelve to eighteen months.
As part of our current high-growth phase, we are looking for a Senior Test and Verification Engineer to support testing and verification of Evolito’s motors, controllers and electric drive systems towards certification under the guidelines of RTCA DO-160G.
Key responsibilities will include:
Take a leading role Evolito’s Environmental and Durability test areas. Working to ensure safe and effective operation of equipment to provide test data to aerospace standard in a timely and organised manner
Lead technical meetings with suppliers and customers.
End-to-end ownership of major test programmes for both internal and external customers. Actively supporting the planning of V&V documentation to prepare
Breakdown electric drive system, sub-system and component requirements into structured test cases and procedures.
Define and configure test schematics, equipment, instrumentation and data acquisition
Support the development and implementation of test system control software and data acquisition systems
Support the scheduling of test facilities and rigs for the execution of test programs ensuring stakeholders are informed
Ensure the calibration of equipment and reliability of data for all measurements at individual sensor and test cell system level
Follow pre-test assessment processes to ensure test readiness covering technical, operational and safety considerations
Instruction and supervision of test set up and operation of both technicians and engineers across performance and environmental test facilities
Management of test programs conducted at external test facilities where scope and resource are outside of internal capability
Author and review test methodology and results in detailed test reports for development and verification evidence ensuring accuracy and traceability
Operation and continual development of Evolito’s suite of dynos, vibration/shaker, hygrothermal and HALT/HASS test cells for motor, controllers and electric drive system development and verification testing
Create new project specific applications using Vector tools and National Instrument packages for testing.
Competent to write internal test analysis scripts. Technical approval of data analysis scripts
Beyond running and reporting testing, you will be required to ensure successful project management to satisfy requirements, all necessary test equipment tooling and hardware are designed and delivered on time, and that all Design Organisation processes are fully adhered
Champion laboratory operations such as 6S, H&S and CoSHH documentation, training and maintenance
Assist in defining the co-ordination of projects and test facilities (RASIC or equivalent). All delegated projects are delivered within scope, on time, and within budget
Support budget activities for the team in tracking test activities actuals and forecasts.
Skills and experience required:
Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Electronic Engineering disciplines or equivalent knowledge and experience.
Experience in the use of HALT/HASS, accelerated life testing, dynamometers or vibration and laboratory equipment to set up and carry out tests
Experience in testing of motors, controllers or other powertrain systems
Experience working with high voltage systems up to 1500Vdc.
Ability to use MATLAB, python or NI tools to perform data analysis and ability to create analysis scripts
Demonstratable knowledge of test facilities operations, including H&S within potentially hazardous test environments
Ability to demonstrate knowledge, reasoning, and problem-solving skills in engineering
Strong analytical and judgment skills including the ability to troubleshoot and advise on solutions in the area of testing
Flexible and open-minded in order to respond quickly to changes in project priorities
Good initiative, with the ability to manage own time and priorities.
A flexible approach to work, with the desire to thrive in a dynamic, fast-moving environment
Ability to take on a hands-on approach in test setup and instrumentation/data acquisition
Strong written and verbal communication
Good collaboration skills with ability to work effectively across teams within the organisation
Willingness to travel as required.
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