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...

• 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 programmes

• 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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To apply please email derek.grist@element.com

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

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.