Electrical Test Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 31, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 29, 2026. ALTEN scores B on the Alion truth index.
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!
As an Electrical Test Engineer - ECU Validation, you will join our Stevenage team to support our activities within the Space R&D sector.
You will support the testing and validation of electrical and electronic vehicle systems throughout the product development lifecycle. Working within an engineering and R&D environment, you will be responsible for ECU testing, diagnostics, fault investigation and validation activities to ensure vehicle functions meet performance, safety and quality requirements.
- Location: Stevenage
- On Site: Full- time
- Clearance: Clearable
- Experience Level: Mid-Level
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform electrical and functional testing of ECUs and vehicle electronic systems.
- Develop and execute validation plans and test procedures.
- Conduct bench testing, vehicle testing and system integration activities.
- Analyse CAN communications and network performance using industry-standard tools.
- Investigate electrical faults and support root cause analysis activities.
- Capture, analyse and report test results to engineering stakeholders.
- Support reliability, durability and performance validation programmes.
- Liaise with design, software, systems and supplier teams to resolve technical issues.
- Required Skills:
- Experience in ECU testing, validation or verification activities.
- Strong background in electrical testing of automotive electronic systems.
- Knowledge of CAN Bus networks and vehicle communication protocols.
- Experience using CANoe, CANalyzer, oscilloscopes or similar diagnostic tools.
- Ability to perform fault finding, diagnostics and root cause investigations.
- Experience producing technical reports and analysing test data.
Required Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.
- Previous experience within automotive testing, validation or vehicle electronics environments.
- Understanding of ECU architectures, electrical systems and vehicle diagnostics.
Desirable Skills:
- Experience with Body Electronics, Connected Car, ADAS or Safety Systems.
- Knowledge of CANoe, CANalyzer, DDT2000, CON-X or PicoScope.
- Experience working within an OEM or Automotive R&D environment.
- Understanding of functional safety and safety-critical systems.
- Experience supporting reliability, durability or verification & validation programmes.
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.