Space Vibration Test Engineer – Onsite Portsmouth

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

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