Powertrain Test Engineer

Company Description

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 & 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.

Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!

Job Description

As a Powertrain Test Engineer, you will join our Gaydon team to support our activities within the automotive engineering sector

You will support testing and validation of engine and electric drive unit (EDU) systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory and performance requirements. Working within a dynamic test environment, you will play a key role in troubleshooting, data analysis, and homologation activities.

• Location: Coventry
• On Site: Hybrid
• Clearance: Clearable
• Experience Level: Mid to Senior (5-9 years of experience)

Key Responsibilities:

• Support engine and EDU/E-machine test cell activities and validation programmes
• Investigate and resolve technical issues through structured problem-solving approaches
• Conduct data analysis and support test result interpretation
• Assist in delivering testing aligned to regulatory and homologation requirements

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Strong technical understanding of engine and EDU/E-machine test cells and equipment
• Knowledge of engine and EDU/E-machine components, attributes, and control strategies
• Proficiency in ETAS INCA software
• Proven experience in issue resolution and structured problem solving
• Full UK driving licence with less than 6 penalty points

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.
• Experience working within powertrain testing or validation environments
• Familiarity with automotive engineering processes and standards

Desirable Skills:

• Experience delivering Type Approval tests for engines and EDU power systems
• Understanding of UN ECE R85 and GB/T 18488 regulations
• Experience with broader powertrain homologation requirements
• Proficiency with data analysis tools (e.g. Python, MATLAB, Concerto)
• Knowledge of FMEA, Six Sigma, 8D, or similar methodologies

Additional Information

Why join us? 

We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.

At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.

Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.

In short you get: 

• 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.

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