Environmental Test Engineer

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!

As a Environmental Test Engineer, you will join our team in Birmingham to support our activities within the Aerospace sector. 

You will be responsible for delivering environmental testing activities on aerospace products to validate performance under extreme conditions. The role covers thermal, vibration, and electric motor testing to assess temperature behaviour and operational performance throughout the test lifecycle.

• Location: Birmingham
• On Site: Hybrid
• Clearance: Clearable
• Experience Level: Junior to Mid-level

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute environmental test activities for aerospace products
• Perform thermal and vibration testing in line with programme requirements
• Conduct electric motor testing to assess temperature performance and operational limits
• Support the definition of test procedures, setups, and acceptance criteria
• Analyse test data and produce clear technical test reports
• Support test reviews and validation activities with engineering and project teams

Required Skills:

• Aerospace background with experience in environmental testing
• Strong experience in thermal testing and vibration testing
• Experience testing electric motors, including temperature monitoring and performance evaluation
• Understanding of environmental test standards and procedures
• Ability to work in a structured, regulated engineering environment

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.
• Proven experience in environmental testing within aerospace programmes
• Familiarity with test documentation, reporting, and validation processes

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with thermal chambers, vibration rigs, and environmental test facilities
• Knowledge of aerospace environmental standards (e.g. DO-160, MIL-STD)
• Experience supporting electric or hybrid propulsion systems

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. 

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.