Test & Validation Engineer

ALTEN; Coventry; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Coventry is looking for a Test & Validation Engineer to lead design verification and validation activities across multiple systems. The role includes ensuring test activities are executed, documented, and compliant with quality standards. Candidates should have a degree in engineering and at least 5 years of experience in product testing and validation. This full-time position offers a competitive salary along with diverse engineering projects and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Personalised career path

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Flexible working options

Social atmosphere and team building

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in product testing, validation or verification engineering.
• Proven experience with whole vehicle testing including integration and system-level validation.
• Strong understanding of system validation methodologies and continuous improvement practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate whole vehicle and subsystem test activities ensuring accurate and compliant execution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues and enhance test coverage.

Skills

Python

Debugging

C / C++

Technical Writing

Manufacturing

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics or related Engineering discipline

Tools

MATLAB

Excel

DOORS

Jama

Polarion

TestLink

HP ALM

Job description

We’re seeking a Test & Validation Engineer to lead Design Verification & Validation (DVV) activities across multiple systems and full vehicle platforms. You’ll be responsible for ensuring all test activities are accurately executed, fully traceable and compliant with engineering and quality standards.

Your work will directly contribute to delivering high‑quality validated products that meet performance reliability and safety expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate whole vehicle and subsystem test activities ensuring accurate, safe and compliant execution.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive Design Verification Plans (DVPs) covering all validation activities.
• Ensure full traceability between requirements, test cases and results.
• Document review and report test results in line with quality and regulatory requirements.
• Analyse and interpret test data to identify performance trends, anomalies and improvement opportunities.
• Support test reviews, audits and continuous improvement of verification processes.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including design, quality and reliability to resolve technical issues and enhance test coverage.

Who we’re looking for

• Passionate about engineering
• Result‑oriented
• Proactive

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics or related Engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in product testing, validation or verification engineering.
• Proven experience with whole vehicle testing including integration and system‑level validation.
• Experience developing and managing Design Verification Plans (DVPs) and related documentation.
• Skilled in data analysis and test reporting using tools such as MATLAB, Excel or dedicated test management systems.
• Familiar with requirements management tools (e.g. DOORS, Jama, Polarion) and test management software (e.g. TestLink, HP ALM).
• Strong understanding of system validation methodologies, root cause analysis and continuous improvement practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical reporting and stakeholder engagement.

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 aspirations. We’re here to empower you and help you reach your full potential.

Join our passionate team and start building tomorrow today!

Benefits

• 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 building
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

This role will 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. 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.

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full‑time

Key Skills

Python, SOC, Debugging, C / C++, FDA Regulations, Minitab, Technical Writing, GAMP, OS Kernels, Perl, cGMP, Manufacturing

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1