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Senior Integration and Validation Engineer

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Company Description

Are you passionate about engineering? Do you want to make a difference?  

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 30 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement and 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.

Job Description

Are you passionate about system-level testing and advanced sonar technology? Join ALTEN’s team and play a key role in developing and validating cutting-edge systems used in underwater environments. Collaborate with top-tier engineers, bringing your expertise to projects that matter.

Location:

Reading with travel to GlasgowKey Responsibilities:

Conduct integration testing at the system level on hardware and software components.
Design, execute, and maintain test plans for both automation and manual testing scenarios.
Leverage your expertise in BASH scripting and Red Hat Linux for efficient testing processes.
Utilize virtualization and Docker to streamline deployment and testing environments.
Identify and troubleshoot issues during testing to ensure systems meet rigorous performance standards.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate and optimize sonar applications.

Qualifications

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

5+ years of experience in integration testing within complex systems.
Strong knowledge of Red Hat Linux, BASH scripting, and virtualization technologies.
Experience in automation testing, complemented by manual testing expertise.
Familiarity with tools like Docker for containerized applications.
Proven ability to write comprehensive test plans and execute system-level validation.
Sole British citizenship and eligibility for security clearance.Desirable Skills:

Experience in testing within defence or sonar systems domains.
Familiarity with testing tools and frameworks for hardware-software integration

Additional Information

Why join us?

We foster a community of dually talented individuals who are both entrepreneurs and technology specialists. Our teams embody the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling us to develop solutions most efficiently.
Our commitment to sustainable growth is unwavering, and we continuously strive for accelerated transformation and continuous improvement. Through ALTEN labs, mentoring programs, internal universities, and more, we are always pushing boundaries and embracing new possibilities.
We offer incredible opportunities to join inspiring projects in the most innovative companies.
We prioritise your career development with personalised support plans tailored to your own aspirations. We're here to empower you and help you reach your full potential.Join our passionate team and start building tomorrow, today!

In short you get:

A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium Customers
A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
A competitive salary
Private Medical & Travel Insurance
Pension Scheme
Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits
Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings
Flexible way of working (role dependent)

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