ALTEN
Vehicle Test Engineer - Automotive
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Company 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 more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement and support sustainable transformation.
Our agile teams of engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talent to innovate by fostering collaboration, problem-solving, and career growth—helping to build tomorrow’s world today.
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Job Description: Electrical Test Engineer (Automotive)
Role: Electrical Test Engineer Location: Coventry (onsite: 2-3 days per week) Security: Clearable Experience Level: Mid-level Contract Type: Permanent
You will join ALTEN’s Coventry team, contributing to cutting-edge development and validation within the automotive sector. Your focus will be on the testing and validation of advanced electrical and battery systems, underpinning electrified powertrain technologies. Through hands-on testing, fault investigation, and data analysis, you will play a vital role in delivering high-performance engineering solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Support testing and validation of electrical and battery systems across development and validation phases
- Develop, execute, and optimise test procedures and validation activities
- Monitor, analyse, and interpret test data, identifying faults and trends
- Lead battery fault-finding and root cause investigations
- Coordinate testing activities with engineering and operational teams
- Produce technical reports and test documentation
- Support integration and commissioning of test equipment and instrumentation
- Ensure testing adheres to quality and safety standards
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Qualifications & Requirements
Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven experience in electrical test engineering within automotive or electrification environments
- Technical knowledge of battery systems, EV powertrains, or electrical propulsion systems
- Demonstrated capabilities in testing, validation, and fault-finding activities
- Strong data analysis and interpretation skills
- Understanding of instrumentation and test equipment
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
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 Qualifications
- 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
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Additional Information
Why join ALTEN? ALTEN brings together talented engineers and entrepreneurs to deliver innovation for leading companies. You’ll thrive on challenging projects with clear career paths, tailored mentorship, and ongoing support.
You’ll enjoy:
- Personalised career development and a rewarding management style
- Diverse engineering projects across sectors
- Private Medical Insurance
- Cycle & Tech Scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance & Pension Scheme
- Flexible working arrangements (role-based)
- Still life & social environment, with regular team-building events
ALTEN is committed to:
- Supporting the Armed Forces Covenant (applications welcome from veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military families)
- Fostering diversity and inclusion, valuing all backgrounds and perspectives
- Ensuring equitable recruitment, accommodated where reasonable adjustments are needed
Security & Onboarding: This role requires Security Clearance. As part of the process, candidates must complete the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (standard biometric/gov.uk requirements may apply). Any delays in meeting criteria may impact your start date.
This mid-level Electrical Test Engineer role offers the chance to shape future mobility technologies while growing within a dynamic team. Apply to build tomorrow’s world today.
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