Test Engineer

Alten; West of England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Cycle Scheme

Life Insurance

Team events

Job summary

ALTEN is seeking a Test Engineer to build, commission, and operate test equipment for aerospace components and systems at Filton. You will work on hydraulic, electrical, and instrumentation systems, ensuring safety, accuracy, and adherence to programme requirements.

The role involves fault-finding, pre-test safety validations, and detailed documentation. You will collaborate with engineers and project teams to support test programmes and continuous improvement in a fast-paced, on-site

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with hydraulic, electrical, or mechanical testing environments.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Experience using test equipment, instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and fault-finding tools.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, and quality procedures within an engineering environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a practical and methodical approach to troubleshooting.
• Comfortable working within multidisciplinary engineering and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Execute hydraulic, mechanical, and electro-mechanical tests on aerospace components and systems while accurately recording and reporting test results.
• Assemble, configure, and commission hydraulic, electrical, and instrumentation systems to support testing activities and ensure equipment readiness.
• Conduct fault-finding and troubleshooting on test rigs, equipment, and integrated systems to identify and resolve technical issues.
• Perform pre-test inspections and safety validations, ensuring all testing activities comply with site and aerospace safety requirements.
• Monitor test performance, investigate anomalies, and support root cause analysis of equipment or system failures.
• Maintain accurate test documentation, reports, and technical records in accordance with quality and compliance standards.
• Work closely with engineers, designers, and project teams to support test programme delivery and continuous improvement activities.
• Ensure all test equipment, tooling, and work areas are maintained to the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational effectiveness.

Skills

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Mechanical testing

Engineering drawings

Data acquisition

Safety procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Test instrumentation

Fault-finding tools

Data acquisition systems

Job description

Job Description

As a Test Engineer you will be responsible for building, commissioning, and operating test equipment used to evaluate aerospace components and systems. Working closely with engineers and project teams, you will ensure testing activities are carried out safely, accurately, and in accordance with programme requirements.

• Location: Filton
• On Site: Fully Onsite
• Clearance: Clearable
• Experience Level: Mid Level

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute hydraulic, mechanical, and electro-mechanical tests on aerospace components and systems while accurately recording and reporting test results.
• Assemble, configure, and commission hydraulic, electrical, and instrumentation systems to support testing activities and ensure equipment readiness.
• Conduct fault-finding and troubleshooting on test rigs, equipment, and integrated systems to identify and resolve technical issues.
• Perform pre-test inspections and safety validations, ensuring all testing activities comply with site and aerospace safety requirements.
• Monitor test performance, investigate anomalies, and support root cause analysis of equipment or system failures.
• Maintain accurate test documentation, reports, and technical records in accordance with quality and compliance standards.
• Work closely with engineers, designers, and project teams to support test programme delivery and continuous improvement activities.
• Ensure all test equipment, tooling, and work areas are maintained to the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational effectiveness.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Hands-on experience working with hydraulic, electrical, or mechanical systems in a testing, manufacturing, maintenance, or aerospace environment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Experience using test equipment, instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and fault-finding tools.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, and quality procedures within an engineering environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a practical and methodical approach to troubleshooting.
• Comfortable working within multidisciplinary engineering and project teams.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.

Desirable Skills:

• Aerospace industry experience.
• Knowledge of aircraft landing gear systems or hydraulic actuation systems.
• Exposure to aerospace testing, validation, or qualification programmes.
• Understanding of AS9100, ISO9001, or equivalent quality standards.
• Experience supporting complex test rigs or laboratory-based testing environments.

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.