Environmental Test Engineer

On-site in Cambridge·Added 6 months ago (last checked 1 Oct)

Cambridge Aerospace

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Overview

Job details

Permanent contract
Per the ad.

Requirements

Work on-site in Cambridge
No relocation package mentioned.

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Commuter benefits named in the ad.

Skills

Nice to have

Requirements

What we're looking for

A good understanding of engineering principles and an interest in environmental testing
Some experience supporting or running structured engineering tests, gained through employment, university, an apprenticeship or personal projects
Ability to produce clear and structured technical documentation
Comfortable working in a fast-moving development environment
A practical, hands-on approach to engineering and problem-solving
A good understanding of engineering principles and an interest in environmental testing
Some experience supporting or running structured engineering tests, gained through employment, university, an apprenticeship or personal projects
Ability to produce clear and structured technical documentation
Comfortable working in a fast-moving development environment
A practical, hands-on approach to engineering and problem-solving

Nice to have

Experience in fast-paced R&D or startup environments with rapid prototype iteration times
Experience processing and analysing test data using MATLAB, Python or equivalent tools
Exposure to the defence or aerospace industries
Awareness of environmental standards such as DEF STAN 00-035, MIL-STD-810 or STANAGs
CAD experience, ideally Siemens NX or SolidWorks, although this is not essential
Some experience with instrumentation and data acquisition systems
Exposure to working with external test houses
Ability to gain UK Security Clearance, although this is not required at the application stage

We do not expect applicants to have experience in every area listed above. Training, support and opportunities to develop will be provided as part of the role.

Experience in fast-paced R&D or startup environments with rapid prototype iteration times
Experience processing and analysing test data using MATLAB,Pythonor equivalent tools
Exposure to the defence or aerospace industries
Awareness of environmental standards such as DEF STAN 00-035, MIL-STD-810 or STANAGs
CAD experience, ideally Siemens NX or SolidWorks, although this is not essential
Some experience with instrumentation and data acquisition systems
Exposure to working with external test houses
Ability to gain UK Security Clearance, although this is notrequiredat the application stage

We do not expect applicants to have experience in every area listed above. Training, support and opportunities to develop will be provided as part of the role.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Competitive compensation and stock options
Private medical and dental cover
Cycle to work scheme
Lunchtime catering on site
Hands-on experience with advanced aerospace and defence technology
Opportunities to learn from experienced engineers and take on increasing responsibility as you develop
Competitive compensation and stock options
Private medical and dental cover
Cycle to work scheme
Lunchtime catering on site
Hands-on experience with advanced aerospace and defence technology
Opportunities to learn from experienced engineers and take on increasing responsibility as you develop

The role

We are seeking an Environmental Test Engineer to support the planning and execution of environmental testing and qualification activities across defence and aerospace programmes. The role is hands-on and focused on translating real operational environments into credible, defensible test evidence.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to build their environmental testing experience while working on complex, real-world aerospace systems.

What you'll do

Support the development of environmental test methods, working with cross-functional teams to mitigate risk
Help derive and justify test severities from operational and lifecycle environments
Plan, execute and witness environmental test campaigns, both in-house and through external test facilities
Develop test procedures, plans, reports and qualification evidence packs
Support the design and build of mechanical test rigs
Specify and configure instrumentation, data acquisition and test setups
Investigate test deviations and failures and support re-test activities
Work alongside experienced engineers to develop your knowledge of environmental testing and qualification
Support the development of environmental test methods, working with cross-functional teams to mitigate risk
Help derive and justify test severities from operational and lifecycle environments
Plan, execute andwitnessenvironmental test campaigns, both in-house and through external test facilities
Develop test procedures, plans,reportsand qualification evidence packs
Support the design and build of mechanical test rigs
Specify and configure instrumentation, dataacquisitionand test setups
Investigate test deviations and failures and support re-test activities
Work alongside experienced engineers to develop your knowledge of environmental testing and qualification

About Cambridge Aerospace

Industry: Aerospace and Defence
Website: cambridgeaerospace.com

In their own words

About the company & team

The mission of Cambridge Aerospace is to eliminate the risk of existential war in Europe. That risk comes from the air: low-cost drones and cruise missiles now manufactured in colossal volumes by our adversaries, ballistic missiles capable of ending the world as we know it, and a new generation of hypersonic weapons that evade every existing defence.

We’re building low-cost interceptors that defeat these threats, and the surveillance systems needed to detect and target them, at a cost taxpayers can afford, at the pace the threat demands and with sovereign supply chains that assure delivery.

We have immense backing from some of the world’s leading venture funds. We’re one of the fastest-growing defence technology companies in history, and we’re hiring talented engineers who want to develop their skills while contributing to an important mission.

If you are ambitious, eager to learn, willing to work hard and excited by the opportunity to build technology that addresses one of the defining challenges of our time, now is the time to join us.

Additional information

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We’re interested in your potential, practical ability and willingness to learn, not just the number of years you have worked.

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