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 a Test Engineer you will be responsible for building, commissioning, and operating test equipment used to evaluate aerospace components and systems. Working closely with engineers and project teams, you will ensure testing activities are carried out safely, accurately, and in accordance with programme requirements.

• Location: Filton
• On Site: Fully Onsite
• Clearance: Clearable
• Experience Level: Mid Level

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute hydraulic, mechanical, and electro-mechanical tests on aerospace components and systems while accurately recording and reporting test results.
• Assemble, configure, and commission hydraulic, electrical, and instrumentation systems to support testing activities and ensure equipment readiness.
• Conduct fault-finding and troubleshooting on test rigs, equipment, and integrated systems to identify and resolve technical issues.
• Perform pre-test inspections and safety validations, ensuring all testing activities comply with site and aerospace safety requirements.
• Monitor test performance, investigate anomalies, and support root cause analysis of equipment or system failures.
• Maintain accurate test documentation, reports, and technical records in accordance with quality and compliance standards.
• Work closely with engineers, designers, and project teams to support test programme delivery and continuous improvement activities.
• Ensure all test equipment, tooling, and work areas are maintained to the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational effectiveness.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Hands-on experience working with hydraulic, electrical, or mechanical systems in a testing, manufacturing, maintenance, or aerospace environment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Experience using test equipment, instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and fault-finding tools.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, and quality procedures within an engineering environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a practical and methodical approach to troubleshooting.
• Comfortable working within multidisciplinary engineering and project teams.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.

Desirable Skills:

• Aerospace industry experience.
• Knowledge of aircraft landing gear systems or hydraulic actuation systems.
• Exposure to aerospace testing, validation, or qualification programmes.
• Understanding of AS9100, ISO9001, or equivalent quality standards.
• Experience supporting complex test rigs or laboratory-based testing environments.

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 a Test Engineer you will be responsible for building, commissioning, and operating test equipment used to evaluate aerospace components and systems. Working closely with engineers and project teams, you will ensure testing activities are carried out safely, accurately, and in accordance with programme requirements.

• Location: Filton
• On Site: Fully Onsite
• Clearance: Clearable
• Experience Level: Mid Level

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute hydraulic, mechanical, and electro-mechanical tests on aerospace components and systems while accurately recording and reporting test results.
• Assemble, configure, and commission hydraulic, electrical, and instrumentation systems to support testing activities and ensure equipment readiness.
• Conduct fault-finding and troubleshooting on test rigs, equipment, and integrated systems to identify and resolve technical issues.
• Perform pre-test inspections and safety validations, ensuring all testing activities comply with site and aerospace safety requirements.
• Monitor test performance, investigate anomalies, and support root cause analysis of equipment or system failures.
• Maintain accurate test documentation, reports, and technical records in accordance with quality and compliance standards.
• Work closely with engineers, designers, and project teams to support test programme delivery and continuous improvement activities.
• Ensure all test equipment, tooling, and work areas are maintained to the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational effectiveness.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Hands-on experience working with hydraulic, electrical, or mechanical systems in a testing, manufacturing, maintenance, or aerospace environment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Experience using test equipment, instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and fault-finding tools.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, and quality procedures within an engineering environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a practical and methodical approach to troubleshooting.
• Comfortable working within multidisciplinary engineering and project teams.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.

Desirable Skills:

• Aerospace industry experience.
• Knowledge of aircraft landing gear systems or hydraulic actuation systems.
• Exposure to aerospace testing, validation, or qualification programmes.
• Understanding of AS9100, ISO9001, or equivalent quality standards.
• Experience supporting complex test rigs or laboratory-based testing environments.