At a Glance
- Tasks: Join us in testing and validating next-gen EV battery systems for a sustainable future.
- Company: ALTEN, a global leader in engineering and technology consultancy.
- Benefits: Personalised career paths, private medical insurance, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Diverse projects, supportive culture, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on electrification projects and shape the future of automotive technology.
- Qualifications: Degree in Engineering and experience in test/validation engineering preferred.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
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 many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement and support sustainable transformation. Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world—today.
We are recruiting a Battery Test & Validation Engineer to support the development of next-generation electric vehicle (EV) battery systems. This role focuses on the design verification (DV) and validation of battery packs, playing a key part in a major electrification programme across advanced vehicle platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Test Planning & Execution
- Create detailed test instructions based on engineering and customer requirements
- Coordinate testing with internal and external test facilities
- Ensure validation activities meet defined standards and targets
- Battery Validation & Fault Finding
- Analyse battery test data to assess performance and validate requirements
- Identify faults and non-compliance, supporting root cause investigation
- Recommend corrective actions
- Pack Build & Logistics
- Support battery build activities, including instrumentation and deviations
- Oversee builds to ensure configurations are correctly implemented
- Manage shipment and logistics of battery units to test sites
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Interpret test results and confirm pass/fail against validation criteria
- Produce technical reports (Level 1 & Level 2)
- Present findings to internal engineering teams
- Test Support Activities
- Coordinate battery tear-downs for investigation or repair
- Support continuous improvement of test processes and methodologies
Qualifications
Required Skills
- Experience in test/validation engineering
- Background in automotive and/or battery systems (EV preferred)
- Experience with test planning, execution, and data analysis
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work with cross-functional engineering teams
- Good communication and reporting skills
Required Qualifications
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.
Desirable Skills
- Exposure to battery testing or HV systems
- Experience in EV validation or electrified powertrain projects
- Familiarity with data analysis tools (Excel, MATLAB, Python)
- Understanding of vehicle development or validation processes
Benefits
- 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.
