Environmental Test Technical Specialist

Description

Our client is seeking an Environmental Test Technical Specialist to join an established Test and Evaluation team in Shoeburyness, Essex. This permanent role supports the testing, qualification and validation of defence systems, munitions, ordnance and other safety-critical equipment within a highly regulated manufacturing and defence environment.

The role combines hands-on environmental testing with technical leadership, covering vibration, shock, climatic and radiography trials. The successful applicant will take ownership of test activities from planning and execution through to data analysis and technical reporting, while supporting continuous improvement and mentoring colleagues. The role requires a minimum of three days onsite each week and eligibility for SC Clearance as a minimum.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead environmental test and evaluation programmes for defence products and systemsPlan and conduct vibration, shock, climatic and radiography test trialsSupport verification and validation activities against customer, quality and safety requirementsUse sensors, instrumentation and data acquisition systems to capture accurate test dataReview technical documentation, procedures and specificationsAnalyse test results and prepare detailed technical reports and recommendationsAssess structural and product performance under simulated operational conditionsProvide technical leadership, guidance and mentoring to engineering and test teamsSupport customer engagement, project updates and stakeholder collaborationIdentify technical issues, develop recovery plans and drive improvements to test processes

Job Requirements:

Experience in environmental testing within a technical engineering environmentSignificant experience of vibration, shock and climatic testing principlesUnderstanding of radiography testing and safety requirements within a regulated environmentExperience leading or supervising complex engineering test programmesKnowledge of verification, validation and product qualification processesProficiency in test planning, execution, data analysis and technical reportingUnderstanding of sensors, instrumentation and data acquisition systemsExperience working in a safety-critical or highly regulated industryStrong stakeholder management, communication and problem-solving skillsHNC, HND or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or a related scientific or engineering disciplineEligibility for SC Clearance as a minimum

Suitable Backgrounds:

This opportunity may suit professionals from defence, aerospace, marine, automotive, rail, nuclear, weapons systems, munitions testing, reliability engineering, product qualification or other safety-critical engineering environments. Relevant experience may include environmental test engineering, trials engineering, validation engineering, verification engineering, structural testing or test and evaluation.

Additional Information:

Permanent positionBased in Shoeburyness, EssexMinimum of three days onsite per weekTechnical leadership role within a multidisciplinary Test and Evaluation team

If you have experience in environmental testing and are ready to contribute to complex defence and manufacturing programmes, apply now to take the next step in your technical career.

Ad ID: 5419314706