Senior Environmental Test Specialist – Defence Systems

QinetiQ Limited; Shoeburyness; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched pension

Generous holiday allowance

Private medical insurance

Dental insurance

Health Cash Plan

Employee discount portal

Job summary

QinetiQ Shoeburyness is seeking an Environmental Test Technician Specialist to join a high-performing team of engineers delivering critique test and evaluation of defence munitions through vibration, shock, climatic and radiography programs. You will provide technical supervision and leadership to test programs in demanding environments to ensure safety and suitability for service.

The role is 37 hours per week at Shoeburyness, with eligibility for SC clearance and a commitment to a diverse,

Qualifications

• Holding an HNC/HND (or equivalent) in an engineering or scientific discipline.
• Eligible for SC clearance.
• Ability to lead and supervise test programs and deliver complex engineering projects.
• Knowledge of structural behaviour, analysis and environmental testing principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental test programmes, ensuring compliance with customer requirements, quality standards, and safety legislation
• Lead the design, planning, and execution of complex environmental trials, providing technical direction and support to team members
• Review documentation, analysing test data, and producing high-quality reports with robust quality assurance checks
• Collaborating with customers and internal stakeholders, providing progress updates, solutions, and recovery plans where required
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance testing capabilities, operational efficiency, and safety performance
• Developing, training, and mentoring team members, promoting knowledge sharing and a strong safety culture

Skills

Technical leadership

Safety compliance

Environmental testing

Data analysis

Instrumentation

Education

HNC/HND in engineering

Tools

Instrumentation

Data analysis tools

IT systems

Job description

QinetiQ Shoeburyness is seeking an Environmental Test Technician Specialist to join a high-performing team of engineers delivering critique test and evaluation of defence munitions through vibration, shock, climatic and radiography programs. You will provide technical supervision and leadership to test programs in demanding environments to ensure safety and suitability for service.

The role is 37 hours per week at Shoeburyness, with eligibility for SC clearance and a commitment to a diverse,