At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead hands-on environmental testing for defence and aerospace projects.
- Company: Join a fast-growing tech company on a mission to enhance global security.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, stock options, private medical, and cycle-to-work scheme.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with opportunities for rapid career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in defence technology while working with cutting-edge innovations.
- Qualifications: Strong understanding of environmental testing and data analysis skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
We are seeking an Environmental Test Engineer to plan, lead and execute 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.
Responsibilities
- Develop environmental test strategies working with cross functional teams to mitigate risk
- Derive and justify test severities from operational and lifecycle environments
- Plan, execute and witness environmental test campaigns (in-house and external)
- Develop test procedures, plans, reports and qualification evidence packs
- Design and build of mechanical test rigs
- Specify instrumentation, data acquisition and test setups
- Manage test deviations, failures and re-test activities
Requirements
- Strong understanding of environmental testing principles
- Experience planning and running structured test programmes
- Experience processing and analysing test data (e.g. MATLAB/Python or equivalent tools)
- Ability to produce clear, defensible technical documentation
Preferred Qualifications/Experience
- Experience in fast-paced R&D or startup environments, with rapid prototype iteration times
- Defence or aerospace industry experience
- Exposure to environmental standards (e.g. DEF STAN 00-035, MIL-STD-810, STANAG’s)
- CAD experience (Siemens NX or Solidworks) - desirable but not essential
- Good grounding in instrumentation and data acquisition systems
- Experience working with external test houses
- Ability to gain UK Security Clearance (not required at application stage)
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation and stock options
- Private Medical & Dental
- Cycle to work scheme
About Us
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 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 the world’s best venture funds. We’re one of the fastest growing defence technology companies in history. And we’re hiring the best engineers to prosecute the mission. If you are in the top 1%, willing to work harder than you ever have, build technology better than anyone else, and contribute to the defining challenge of our time, now is the time to join us.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
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.
Environmental Test Engineer employer: Cambridge Aerospace
Cambridge Aerospace is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Cambridge, where innovation thrives. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide opportunities for professional development alongside competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including private medical and dental care. Our inclusive workplace culture encourages collaboration and creativity, making it an ideal place for passionate engineers to advance their careers in radar technology.
