Location: South West or Midlands | Hybrid – three days per week on siteRate: Competitive hourly rates | Inside IR35 | Umbrella payrollHours: 37 per weekDuration: 12 months, with extensions highly likelyPiper Maddox is supporting a major aerospace engineering business with the appointment of a number of Aerothermal Engineers for a next-generation power and propulsion programme.These positions offer the opportunity to contribute to complex development work, from component-level analysis and concept evaluation through to wider powerplant integration. We’re interested in engineers with expertise across gas-path aerodynamics, turbomachinery, cooling, combustion, and inlet or exhaust flows. Individual responsibilities will depend on your specialism.The roleYou will use analysis and test evidence to understand performance, assess design options and support engineering decisions.Responsibilities will include:Defining aerodynamic, thermodynamic and combustion modelling requirements at system, subsystem and component level.Developing and evaluating concepts to support design trade-offs and concept selection.Performing CFD and other technical analysis, selecting methods and levels of detail appropriate to the development stage and problem.Supporting verification and validation, including test specification, model calibration against measured data and uncertainty assessment.Working with adjacent engineering disciplines to integrate and optimise aerothermal designs, accounting for component interactions and manufacturing constraints.Your backgroundWe’re looking for engineers who combine a strong understanding of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics with practical modelling and analysis experience. You should be comfortable explaining your assumptions, assessing the limitations of a model and translating results into clear recommendations.Relevant experience may include:Aerothermal development within aero engines, gas turbines or closely related applications.CFD, heat transfer, cooling, combustion or turbomachinery analysis.Test-data interpretation and validation of numerical models.Working across design, manufacturing and other engineering disciplines.Awareness of product integrity and relevant certification frameworks.You do not need expertise across every area listed; we are looking to build a team with complementary capabilities.Contract arrangementsThe roles are inside IR35, with payroll through an Umbrella company and weekly timesheets. A BPSS check is required before onboarding, and eligibility for SC clearance is essential.To discuss the opportunities, contact Charles Orr at Piper Maddox or apply with your CV, availability, preferred location and hourly rate expectations.

Piper Maddox have recently partnered with an exciting start-up with one mission – reducing the number of gas-powered vehicles and increasing the adoption of Electric Vehicles (EV) in the United States. Currently, we are looking for an Electrical Engineer to join the team. This person will be responsible for designing, developing and validating all electrical systems. In this position, you will be tasked with a number of things including: • Integrate new electrical systems across multiple departments and support their implementation into production.• Develop and design electrical systems using ECAD software, including the creation and prototyping of electrical harnesses.• Install electrical components and systems on prototype vehicles while maintaining thorough and accurate documentation.• Perform vehicle and bench-level electrical testing, record results, and manage system documentation through PLM platforms.• Coordinate with electrical vendors and contractors while operating equipment safely, maintaining an organized workspace, and adhering to all applicable safety procedures.The ideal candidate will have a background similar to the below:• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 2–6 years of relevant professional experience.• Background in automotive, aerospace, or EV power electronics, with a strong understanding of electrical engineering principles applied to vehicle systems.• Hands-on experience designing and prototyping both 12V and high-voltage power distribution systems.• Familiarity with CAN hardware and software protocols, along with the ability to safely operate basic shop equipment.If this sounds like the kind of position you would like to be considered for, please follow the links and apply!

Job Title: Senior Test Engineer JOB SUMMARY This position is responsible for defining and implementing effective testing processes for transformers to meet national and international standards and customer specification. The process requires the correct interpretation and application of customer requirements, industry standards, and design to ensure testing performed meets the level of performance and reliability requirement. Senior Test Engineer position requires high levels of skills and expertise with Electrical Power, High Voltage Engineering techniques and/or Automated Test Systems, providing technical expertise to customers both within and outside of the organization. PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Define and implement effective testing processes for transformers to meet customer specifications and industry standards. • Review testing requirements and identify/resolve gaps based on Customer specification, Industry standards and testing capabilities. Take ownership of Test Review process, work with engineering, Project Management to resolve and drive improvement activities. • Train Test technicians, mentor Test engineers, Present/Train Internal and external customers on Transformer testing. • Identify risk & opportunities to Test operations based on technology/standard changes and competitive industry landscape. • Manage and executive Capex for assigned project and support other Capex projects as technical resource. • Lead continuous improvement projects towards test process automation/simplification and improving efficiency, accuracy, robustness, and safety. • Drive actions toward reducing non-conformance generated during testing. • Be the technical resource for the organization to identify/evaluate/perform diagnostic tests like RSO, PD Triangulation. • Reviews and analyses test results using statistical tools and recommends changes to engineering and manufacturing. • Use technical skills and analytical tools to troubleshoot test failures & defects and make improvement suggestions. • Develop electrical calculations involved with transformer testing for new or nonstandard designs. • Develop test setup including detailed instrumentation/circuitry to accomplish the testing requirement. • Review and develop equipment preventive maintenance plan for proper test equipment functioning. • Guide test maintenance in troubleshooting Test equipment based on process knowledge and engineering skills. • Interface with various functions within the organization to understand and develop innovative solutions to meet customer testing needs, optimize testing Process, Resolve product nonconformance. • Write/certify/Approve test reports. Resolve technical problems during and post testing with customer. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES • Advance knowledge of electricity and transformer o Calculate test voltages, currents based on Nameplate, corrections per IEEE standards. o Evaluates and implements training and development needs for testing team & customers. o Provide feedback on customer specification, IEEE standards. • Advance knowledge of Test Systems o Specify/order Test systems based on current/proposed industry standards. o Operate Test systems to perform troubleshooting/testing as required. o Guide maintenance team with troubleshooting system issues. • Expertise with Testing Tools/Software –RSO, PD Triangulation, LabVIEW, PLC, Control System, Instrumentation • Strong project management skills - Demonstrate high level of planning & Risk Management/Mitigation • Self-starter and Initiative-taking – Identify areas to improve and drive to get closure without follow-ups. • Analytical capacity for creative problem-solving; Arrive at solution from ambiguity/grey area. • Ability to guide and lead non-technical personnel to technical solutions EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Required Education / Experience • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering • 5+ Years experience with Transformer Design or Testing/Power or utility /Automation Preferred Education / Experience • Master’s degree in electrical/Power/High Voltage/Automation/Business Administration • Professional Engineer • Experience with industrial controls or Test System automation or Instrumentation. • Experience with Visual Studio, Visual Basic, C++ or Python • Experience with LabVIEW , PCI, NI/Siemens PLCs CONTEXT Reports To: Test Manager Key Working Relationships Functional Leaders: Engineering, Operations, Human Resources, Sales Operations, Sourcing Physical Demands Must be able to stand or sit for extended periods of time. Occasionally work at heights (Transformer cover, lifts etc.) with fall protections