System Test Engineer Aerospace (all gender)

In this role you define and review DO-160 environmental test procedures for airborne systems, and develop qualification plans covering temperature, altitude, vibration, EMI/EMC, and other stresses. You will coordinate testing activities with internal and external stakeholders and prepare certification evidence for EASA, FAA, and military programs. You ensure traceability of requirements and results within DOORS, and liaise with suppliers and labs to drive compliant qualification efforts. This position places you at the core of certification readiness, enabling secure airborne systems and strong regulatory compliance. You will work in a collaborative, engineering-focused environment at ALTEN,

• Talent Management and career development
• Work-life balance with flexible hours and mobile working
• EGYM Wellpass
• Bike leasing
• Green Mobility – reduced travel rates
• Permanent employment contract and corporate benefits

• Define and review DO-160 environmental test procedures (test parameters, acceptance criteria, expected results)
• Develop comprehensive environmental qualification test plans (temperature, altitude, vibration, shock, EMI/EMC, lightning, HIRF)
• Coordinate qualification and compliance testing with internal/external stakeholders
• Prepare test reports, compliance matrices, and certification evidence for EASA, FAA, and military programs
• Ensure full traceability of requirements and results within DOORS; maintain audit readiness
• Coordinate suppliers, test laboratories, and certification teams for qualification activities
• Support internal and external audits and demonstrate regulatory compliance

• Bachelor's or Master's in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechatronics, or comparable technical discipline
• Relevant aerospace/defence industry experience
• Strong knowledge of RTCA DO-160; hands-on environmental qualification testing
• Experience developing test plans, defining procedures, and documenting compliance for airborne systems
• Familiarity with certification/regulatory processes within EASA, FAA, or military aerospace environments
• Practical experience with DOORS and Microsoft Office suite
• Independent, structured work style; take ownership in challenging projects
• Fluent English (C1)
• Willingness to meet security and confidentiality requirements and undergo security clearance

• Independent and structured working style
• Strong communication across teams
• Ownership and accountability
• RTCA DO-160 knowledge
• Environmental qualification testing
• Test plan development and documentation of compliance