Electrical Test Engineer

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Are you an Electrical/Electronics Test Engineer passionate about high-voltage systems in cutting-edge automotive projects? At ALTEN UK, we are looking for talented engineers to join us as consultants, working on innovative R&D and validation projects for industry-leading clients. This is your opportunity to be part of the future of electrification, working on high-performance EV powertrains, batteries, and control systems in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Location: 

Gaydon (Hybrid Full-time)

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute high-voltage electrical/electronics testing for automotive powertrain components, batteries, inverters, and charging systems.
• Perform insulation resistance, HiPot (dielectric withstand), partial discharge, and EMC testing to ensure compliance with automotive and safety standards.
• Support test planning, setup, and execution in hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), dynamometer, and environmental test labs.
• Analyse test results, diagnose issues, and work closely with design and validation teams to improve electrical performance and reliability.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 26262 (Functional Safety), LV123, IEC 60664, and automotive OEM standards.
• Provide technical reports and recommendations to enhance high-voltage system robustness and efficiency.

Experience, skills and qualifications required: 

• Degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Automotive Engineering.
• Experience with high-voltage electrical systems (400V-800V) in EV/Hybrid vehicles, battery technology, or power electronics.
• Knowledge of automotive testing standards (ISO 21498, LV123, LV148, UN ECE R100, or IEC 61851).
• Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, power analysers, insulation testers, and HV safety protocols.
• Familiarity with MATLAB, Simulink, CANalyzer, CANoe, and Python for data analysis and test automation is a plus.
• Strong understanding of Functional Safety (ISO 26262) and EMC compliance.

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)