Environmental Test Engineer

Alten; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle & Tech Scheme

Employee assistance programme

Life insurance & Pension Scheme

Social atmosphere & team events

Flexible working

Job summary

Alten in Portsmouth is seeking an Environmental Test Engineer to join our engineering team supporting space and environmental testing activities. You will perform hands-on vibration and shock testing on space and commercial hardware, set up systems, and accurately record and process test data for internal engineering teams and external customers.

This role is ideal for an experienced test engineer with practical laboratory exposure to vibration and shock testing, who can own testing from

Qualifications

• Hands-on vibration and shock testing in a lab environment.
• Setup and execution of sine, random and classical shock tests.
• Accurate test logs; data processing and reporting of results.
• Understanding of national/international testing standards and safe lab practices.
• Reviewing procedures, specs and requirements with precision.
• Calibrating test equipment and supporting lab facilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on vibration and shock testing on space and commercial hardware.
• Set up and execute sine, random and classical shock tests per requirements.
• Complete test logs and capture measurement data accurately.
• Post-process data and produce clear technical test reports.
• Review procedures and provide feedback to ensure safe and effective testing.
• Manage calibration of test equipment and support lab facilities.

Skills

Vibration testing

Laboratory testing

Data recording & reporting

Safety practices

Customer communication

Calibration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

Engineering Apprenticeship or HNC

Tools

M+P International

Job description

Job Description

As an Environmental Test Engineer, you will join our engineering team in Portsmouth to support our activities within the space and environmental testing sector.

You will work within an environmental test laboratory, carrying out hands-on vibration and shock testing on space and commercial hardware. You will be responsible for setting up and performing tests using vibration systems and mechanical shock rigs, accurately recording and processing test data, and supporting both internal engineering teams and external customers.

This role is ideal for an experienced test engineer with a strong practical background in laboratory-based vibration and shock testing who is comfortable taking ownership of testing activities from preparation through to reporting.

• Location: Portsmouth
• On Site: Full time
• Clearance: Not required
• Experience Level: Experienced

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform hands-on vibration and shock testing on space and commercial hardware using electromagnetic vibration systems and mechanical shock rigs
• Set up and execute a range of sine, random and classical shock tests in accordance with defined test requirements
• Complete test logs and ensure all measurement and test data is accurately captured and recorded
• Post-process test data and produce clear and accurate technical test reports
• Review test procedures and provide technical feedback to ensure testing can be performed effectively and safely
• Manage the calibration of test equipment and support maintenance of associated laboratory and test facilities
• Work closely with internal engineering teams and external customers to provide a professional testing service
• Support quotations, test scheduling and cost estimation based on customer test specifications
• Contribute to the continuous development of test facilities to improve efficiency and technical capability

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Practical, hands-on vibration testing experience within a laboratory or environmental test environment
• Experience physically setting up and performing vibration and shock tests using vibration systems and mechanical shock rigs
• Practical experience executing sine, random and classical shock test types
• Experience accurately recording, processing and reporting vibration and shock test data
• Understanding of relevant national and international testing standards and safe laboratory testing practices
• Experience reviewing and interpreting test procedures, specifications and technical requirements
• Strong customer-facing communication skills with the ability to present technical information confidently
• Accurate and methodical approach to practical testing activities

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.
• Alternatively, an Engineering Apprenticeship or HNC combined with significant relevant hands-on vibration testing experience
• Demonstrable experience conducting vibration and shock testing within a laboratory-based engineering environment

Desirable Skills:

• Experience using M+P International vibration control software
• Previous experience testing space, aerospace or other complex engineering hardware
• Experience managing calibration activities for vibration and environmental test equipment
• Experience supporting maintenance and continuous improvement of environmental test facilities
• Experience preparing quotations, estimating test costs or supporting laboratory scheduling activities
• Flexibility to support weekend or shift working when required

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.

ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

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.