Environmental Test Engineer: Vibration & Climatic Lab

RTX; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days Annual Leave

Hybrid work options

Healthcare benefits

Pension

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is seeking an Environmental Test Engineer in Plymouth to support test services for product development and qualification, including vibration, shock, and climatic testing. You will maintain AS9100–compliant processes, interpret results, and produce accurate test reports while supporting UKAS accreditation activities and continuous improvement within the laboratory.

The role requires a degree, about two years in a lab environment, and knowledge of ISO17025 and

Qualifications

• Understanding of and experience with ISO17025 is essential.
• Minimum of two years’ experience working in a Lab environment; ideally in Environmental Test facilities.

Responsibilities

• Organising and prioritising jobs in the laboratory.
• Interpreting test results and producing high-quality lab reports.
• Programming vibration controllers for Random, Sine, and mixed-mode tests.
• Carrying out electro/mechanical shock tests using a shaker or mechanical methods.
• Conducting climatics testing (Thermal cycling, Thermal shock, Humidity).
• Maintaining UKAS accreditation and developing in-house procedures.

Skills

ISO17025 knowledge

Lab experience

BS EN 60668 knowledge

MIL STD 810 knowledge

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Education

Degree level

Job description

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is seeking an Environmental Test Engineer in Plymouth to support test services for product development and qualification, including vibration, shock, and climatic testing. You will maintain AS9100–compliant processes, interpret results, and produce accurate test reports while supporting UKAS accreditation activities and continuous improvement within the laboratory.

The role requires a degree, about two years in a lab environment, and knowledge of ISO17025 and