Electrical Test Engineer

Job Description

As an Electrical Test Engineer, you will be responsible for creating and developing detailed test scripts and test procedures to support the verification and validation of electrical systems and components. Working closely with engineering teams, you will ensure all testing activities are accurately documented and aligned with project requirements.

• Location: Portsmouth
• On Site: Onsite 
• Clearance: Clearable 
• Experience Level: Mid Level

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain detailed electrical test scripts and test procedures.
• Interpret electrical schematics, technical drawings, and system requirements.
• Support verification and validation activities throughout the testing lifecycle.
• Review system specifications and create test cases to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Work collaboratively with design, integration, and test teams.
• Analyse test results and support issue investigation where required.
• Ensure documentation is completed to a high standard and in accordance with project processes.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Experience writing test scripts, test procedures, or test documentation.
• Strong electrical engineering background.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Understanding of verification, validation, and system testing methodologies.
• Strong attention to detail and document management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Required Qualifications:

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

Desirable Skills:

• Experience within highly regulated engineering environments.
• Exposure to systems integration, commissioning, or electrical testing activities.
• Understanding of requirements-based testing processes.

Additional Information

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. 

ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. 

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.