Test Engineer (Vibration)

ALTEN LTD - UK; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in defense and space is looking for a Vibration Test Engineer for essential testing and validation activities. This lab-based role requires experience in commercial test environments and offers the chance to work on cutting-edge projects in the space sector. Join a vibrant team dedicated to fostering innovation and career development.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Team buildings and regular gatherings

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial test lab environment.
• Understanding of vibration testing methodologies and mechanical processes.
• Background in setting up mechanical test rigs.

Responsibilities

• Execute vibration testing procedures on space hardware.
• Translate test specifications into practical setups.
• Operate and maintain test equipment.

Skills

Vibration Testing Methodologies

Mechanical Processes

Machining Activities

Independence

Adaptability to Shifts

Job description

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Job Description

Job Title: Vibration Test Engineer

Location: South West (On-site, 5 days/week)

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Sectors: Space, Test & Validation

Join a cutting-edge space programme supporting critical testing and validation activities in a high-spec commercial environment.

We are seeking a Vibration Test Engineer to support a major space programme within a leading defence and space organisation. This is a hands-on, lab-based role ideal for someone with experience translating test procedures into practical machining and setup operations in a commercial test lab setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute vibration testing procedures on space hardware and subsystems.
• Translate technical test specifications into practical test setups and machining activities.
• Work flexibly to support a late shift (2pm–10pm) and be available for weekend testing when required.
• Operate and maintain test equipment and data acquisition systems.
  
  

Qualifications

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience in a commercial test laboratory environment.
• Strong understanding of vibration testing methodologies and relevant mechanical processes.
• Practical background in setting up mechanical test rigs and interpreting test documentation.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to non-standard working hours.

Security Requirements:

• Candidates must be eligible to obtain BPSS-level clearance.
  
  

Additional Information

Why join us?

We foster a community of dually talented individuals who are both entrepreneurs and technology specialists. Our teams embody the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling us to develop solutions most efficiently.

Our commitment to sustainable growth is unwavering, and we continuously strive for accelerated transformation and continuous improvement. Through ALTEN labs, mentoring programs, internal universities, and more, we are always pushing boundaries and embracing new possibilities.

We offer incredible opportunities to join inspiring projects in the most innovative companies.

We prioritise your career development with personalised support plans tailored to your own aspirations. We're here to empower you and help you reach your full potential.

Join our passionate team and start building tomorrow, today!

In short you get:

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium Customers
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• A competitive salary
• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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