Job Description

Company Description

ALTEN

is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.


Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow's world--today.


Join us and start building tomorrow's world today!

As a

Environmental Test Enginee

r

, you will join our team in

Birmingham

to support our activities within the

Aerospace sector.


You will be responsible for delivering

environmental testing activities

on aerospace products to validate performance under extreme conditions. The role covers

thermal, vibration, and electric motor testing

to assess temperature behaviour and operational performance throughout the test lifecycle.

Location: Birmingham

On Site: Hybrid

Clearance: Clearable

Experience Level: Junior to Mid-level

Key Responsibilities:

Plan and execute

environmental test activities

for aerospace products Perform

thermal and vibration testing

in line with programme requirements Conduct

electric motor testing

to assess temperature performance and operational limits Support the definition of

test procedures, setups, and acceptance criteria

Analyse test data and produce

clear technical test reports

Support test reviews and validation activities with engineering and project teams

Qualifications

Required Skills:

Aerospace background with experience in

environmental testing

Strong experience in

thermal testing and vibration testing

Experience testing

electric motors

, including temperature monitoring and performance evaluation Understanding of

environmental test standards and procedures

Ability to work in a structured, regulated engineering environment

Required Qualifications:

A

Bachelor's

or

Master's degree

in

Engineering

, or

equivalent

military experience

. Proven experience in

environmental testing within aerospace programmes

Familiarity with

test documentation, reporting, and validation processes

Desirable Skills:

Experience with

thermal chambers, vibration rigs, and environmental test facilities

Knowledge of

aerospace environmental standards

(e.g. DO-160, MIL-STD) Experience supporting

electric or hybrid propulsion systems

Additional Information

Why join us?

We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.


At ALTEN, you'll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.


Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.

In short you get:

A personalised career path and a rewarding management style A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries Private Medical Insurance Cycle & Tech Scheme Employee assistance programme Life insurance & Pension Scheme Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings Flexible way of working (role dependent)

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.

This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.