Senior Environmental Testing Engineer

Senior Environmental Testing Engineer

An advanced aerospace technology organization is seeking a Senior Environmental Testing Engineer to lead the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of environmental test campaigns supporting the development of next‑generation aerospace systems. This role is critical to validating system performance, reliability, and safety across demanding operational environments, including high‑altitude conditions.

The successful candidate will serve as a technical leader responsible for translating system‑level requirements into comprehensive environmental test programs
, coordinating cross‑functional teams, and ensuring test readiness, execution, and reporting in alignment with internal and external standards.

• Lead the design, planning, and execution of environmental test campaigns
  , including thermal, altitude, vibration, humidity, and related environmental testing
• Translate system and subsystem requirements into clear test objectives, margins, procedures, and acceptance criteria
• Own environmental test programs from concept through execution, analysis, and final reporting
• Coordinate and lead test readiness reviews (TRRs) and support test execution activities
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to cross‑functional engineering teams
  , including systems, structures, avionics, and operations
• Manage and maintain environmental test infrastructure
  , including equipment specification, procurement, and vendor coordination
• Analyze test data, document results, and present findings and recommendations to engineering leadership
• Ensure testing aligns with applicable industry standards (e.g., MIL‑STD‑810 or equivalent) and internal quality expectations
• Identify technical risks, capability gaps, and improvement opportunities within test programs and infrastructure

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Test Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• 5+ years of experience in environmental testing
  , including at least 3 years leading environmental test campaign development and execution for aerospace or other complex engineered systems
• Demonstrated experience designing and executing environmental test programs
• Strong understanding of environmental testing standards, methodologies, and best practices
• Proven ability to lead technically complex initiatives and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams
• Experience managing test equipment, facilities, or environmental testing infrastructure
• Strong analytical, documentation, and technical communication skills

• Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline
• Experience with high-altitude or extreme-environment testing
• Background supporting unmanned systems, aerospace platforms, or other advanced engineering programs
• Familiarity with FAA or other regulatory certification testing processes
• Experience working in startup, R&D, or rapid development engineering environments
• Experience with test automation, data acquisition systems, and advanced instrumentation

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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