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The role is hands-on and focused on translating real operational environments into credible, defensible test evidence.\nThis is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to build their environmental testing experience while working on complex, real-world aerospace systems.\nResponsibilities\nSupport the development of environmental test methods, working with cross-functional teams to mitigate risk\nHelp derive and justify test severities from operational and lifecycle environments\nPlan, execute and witness environmental test campaigns, both in-house and through external test facilities\nDevelop test procedures, plans, reports and qualification evidence packs\nSupport the design and build of mechanical test rigs\nSpecify and configure instrumentation, data acquisition and test setups\nInvestigate test deviations and failures and support re-test activities\nWork alongside experienced engineers to develop your knowledge of environmental testing and qualification\nRequirements\nA good understanding of engineering principles and an interest in environmental testing\nSome experience supporting or running structured engineering tests, gained through employment, university, an apprenticeship or personal projects\nAbility to produce clear and structured technical documentation\nComfortable working in a fast-moving development environment\nA practical, hands-on approach to engineering and problem-solving\nPreferred Experience\nExperience in fast-paced R&D or startup environments with rapid prototype iteration times\nExperience processing and analysing test data using MATLAB, Python or equivalent tools\nExposure to the defence or aerospace industries\nAwareness of environmental standards such as DEF STAN 00-035, MIL-STD-810 or STANAGs\nCAD experience, ideally Siemens NX or SolidWorks, although this is not essential\nSome experience with instrumentation and data acquisition systems\nExposure to working with external test houses\nAbility to gain UK Security Clearance, although this is not required at the application stage\nWe do not expect applicants to have experience in every area listed above. Training, support and opportunities to develop will be provided as part of the role.\nWhat We Offer\nCompetitive compensation and stock options\nPrivate medical and dental cover\nCycle to work scheme\nLunchtime catering on site\nHands-on experience with advanced aerospace and defence technology\nOpportunities to learn from experienced engineers and take on increasing responsibility as you develop\nAbout Us\nThe 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.\nWe’re building low-cost interceptors that defeat these threats, and the surveillance systems needed 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.\nWe have immense backing from some of the world’s leading venture funds. We’re one of the fastest-growing defence technology companies in history, and we’re hiring talented engineers who want to develop their skills while contributing to an important mission.\nIf you are ambitious, eager to learn, willing to work hard and excited by the opportunity to build technology that addresses one of the defining challenges of our time, now is the time to join us.\nOur Commitment to Inclusion\nWe’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. We’re interested in your potential, practical ability and willingness to learn, not just the number of years you have worked. \nResponsibilities\nOverviewWe are seeking an Environmental Test Engineer to support the planning and execution of 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.\nThis is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to build their environmental testing experience while working on complex, real-world aerospace systems.\nResponsibilities\nSupport the development of environmental test methods, working with cross-functional teams to mitigate risk\nHelp derive and justify test severities from operational and lifecycle environments\nPlan, execute andwitnessenvironmental test campaigns, both in-house and through external test facilities\nDevelop test procedures, plans,reportsand qualification evidence packs\nSupport the design and build of mechanical test rigs\nSpecify and configure instrumentation, dataacquisitionand test setups\nInvestigate test deviations and failures and support re-test activities\nWork alongside experienced engineers to develop your knowledge of environmental testing and qualification\nRequirements\nA good understanding of engineering principles and an interest in environmental testing\nSome experience supporting or running structured engineering tests, gained through employment, university, an apprenticeship or personal projects\nAbility to produce clear and structured technical documentation\nComfortable working in a fast-moving development environment\nA practical, hands-on approach to engineering and problem-solving\nPreferred Qualifications/Experience\nExperience in fast-paced R&D or startup environments with rapid prototype iteration times\nExperience processing and analysing test data using MATLAB,Pythonor equivalent tools\nExposure to the defence or aerospace industries\nAwareness of environmental standards such as DEF STAN 00-035, MIL-STD-810 or STANAGs\nCAD experience, ideally Siemens NX or SolidWorks, although this is not essential\nSome experience with instrumentation and data acquisition systems\nExposure to working with external test houses\nAbility to gain UK Security Clearance, although this is notrequiredat the application stage\nWe do not expect applicants to have experience in every area listed above. Training, support and opportunities to develop will be provided as part of the role.\nWhat We Offer\nCompetitive compensation and stock options\nPrivate medical and dental cover\nCycle to work scheme\nLunchtime catering on site\nHands-on experience with advanced aerospace and defence technology\nOpportunities to learn from experienced engineers and take on increasing responsibility as you develop\nAbout Us\nThe mission of Cambridge Aerospace is to eliminate the risk of existential war in Europe. 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