Job Description
Are you interested in working oncutting-edge electric motor systemsthat are driving the future of aerospace technology? At ALTEN UK, we are looking for experiencedSystem Test Rig Engineersto join our team inSolihull. This is a unique opportunity to contribute tonext-generation propulsion technologiesfor greener and more efficient aircraft. As a key contributor, you’ll play a pivotal role in testing and validating state-of-the-art electric motor and control systems.
We’re looking for engineers who areindependent, highly skilled, and ready to take ownershipof exciting projects. This role requires a strong commitment to on-site work inSolihull (minimum 4 days a week), and we’re seeking candidates with5+ years of hands-on experiencein the field.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintaintest rigsfor electric motor systems and components.
- Conduct comprehensivedynamometer testingfor performance validation of motors, motor control units (MCUs), and converters/inverters.
- Perform rigoroushands-on testingof electric motors, ensuring compliance withsafety-critical standards.
- Analyze and interpret data using tools likeLabVIEWorMATLABto optimize test performance and system outputs.
- Prepare detailed reports and documentation to support certification and quality assurance processes.
- Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot, enhance, and refine testing methodologies.
Qualifications
Key Skills & Experience Required
- Proven expertise withdynamometer testingfor electric motors and components.
- Hands-on experience withmotor testing,motor control unit (MCU) testing, andconverter/inverter testing.
- Experience insafety-critical environmentssuch asaerospace,defence, orautomotive industries.
- Strong background intest rig development and troubleshooting.
- Proficiency indata acquisition tools(e.g., LabVIEW, MATLAB) and system instrumentation.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects with minimal supervision.
Additional Information
Why join us?
We foster a community of dually talented individuals who are both entrepreneurs and technology specialists. Our teams embody the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling us to develop solutions most efficiently.
Our commitment to sustainable growth is unwavering, and we continuously strive for accelerated transformation and continuous improvement. Through ALTEN labs, mentoring programs, internal universities, and more, we are always pushing boundaries and embracing new possibilities.
We offer incredible opportunities to join inspiring projects in the most innovative companies.
We prioritise your career development with personalised support plans tailored to your own aspirations. We're here to empower you and help you reach your full potential.
Join our passionate team and start building tomorrow, today!
In short you get:
- A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
- A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium Customers
- A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
- A competitive salary
- Private Medical Insurance
- Pension Scheme
- Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits
- Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings
- Flexible way of working (role dependent)
