Vehicle Test Engineer - Automotive

ALTEN LTD - UK; Coventry; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle & Tech Scheme

Life Insurance

Pension Scheme

Social atmosphere

Team events

Flexible working

Job summary

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy. Our Coventry team is seeking an Electrical Test Engineer to support testing and validation of electrical and battery systems within a high‑performance engineering environment.

You will conduct hands‑on testing, fault investigation, and data analysis for electrified powertrain technologies, coordinating with engineering and operations teams on-site in Coventry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.
• Experience within automotive, EV, or electrification programmes.
• Exposure to high‑voltage or safety‑critical systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the testing and validation of electrical and battery systems
• Develop and execute test procedures and validation activities
• Monitor, analyse, and interpret test data, identifying faults and trends
• Support battery fault‑finding and root cause investigations
• Coordinate testing activities with engineering and operational teams
• Produce technical reports and test documentation
• Support the integration and commissioning of test equipment and instrumentation
• Ensure testing activities are completed in line with quality and safety standards

Skills

Electrical test engineering

Battery systems

EV powertrains

Testing & fault-finding

Data analysis

Instrumentation & test equipment

Communication & problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

Equivalent military experience

Tools

CANalyzer

MATLAB

AVL Concerto

JIRA

Job description

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.

Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting‑edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world—today.

Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!

Job Description

As an Electrical Test Engineer, you will join our Coventry team to support our activities within the Automotive sector.

You will play a key role in the testing and validation of advanced electrical and battery systems within a high-performance engineering environment. Working across development and validation activities, you will support the delivery of electrified powertrain technologies through hands‑on testing, fault investigation, and data analysis.

• Location: Coventry
• On Site: 2-3 days per week
• Clearance: Clearable
• Experience Level: Mid-Level

Key Responsibilities

• Support the testing and validation of electrical and battery systems
• Develop and execute test procedures and validation activities
• Monitor, analyse, and interpret test data, identifying faults and trends
• Support battery fault‑finding and root cause investigations
• Coordinate testing activities with engineering and operational teams
• Produce technical reports and test documentation
• Support the integration and commissioning of test equipment and instrumentation
• Ensure testing activities are completed in line with quality and safety standards

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Experience in electrical test engineering within automotive or electrification environments
• Knowledge of battery systems, EV powertrains, or electrical propulsion systems
• Experience conducting testing, validation, and fault‑finding activities
• Ability to analyse and interpret technical and performance data
• Understanding of instrumentation and test equipment
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.
• Experience within automotive, EV, or electrification programmes
• Exposure to high‑voltage or safety‑critical systems

Desirable Skills

• Experience with tools such as CANalyzer, MATLAB, AVL Concerto, or JIRA
• Familiarity with battery validation or powertrain test facilities
• Understanding of DFMEA, 8D, or structured problem‑solving methodologies
• Experience supporting electric drive unit (EDU) or battery testing programmes

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 programmeLife 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.