Senior Environmental Test Engineer - Space

Overview

Environmental Test Leadership

• Lead the environmental test function across spacecraft and subsystem programmes.
• Support the development and scaling of the environmental test team, mentoring junior engineers and technicians.
• Drive best practices across testing processes, documentation, safety, and operational delivery.

Test Planning & Execution

• Plan and execute environmental test campaigns including:
• Vibration testing
• Thermal testing

• Thermal Vacuum (TVAC)

• Acoustic and shock testing
• EMC/EMI testing
• Support feasibility studies, test readiness reviews, and verification planning.
• Ensure hardware, instrumentation, and facilities are fully prepared ahead of test activities.
• Monitor tests in real time, troubleshoot anomalies, and make technical decisions during execution.

Technical & Facility Development

• Support the continued setup and optimisation of environmental test facilities and infrastructure.
• Develop SOPs, test procedures, calibration processes, and reporting standards.
• Configure and manage instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
• Analyse test data and produce qualification and acceptance reports.

Stakeholder & Customer Interface

• Work closely with systems engineering, AIT, mission assurance, and programme teams.
• Interface with external customers using the facility for environmental testing services.
• Coordinate with external vendors and specialist facilities where required.

Essential

• Degree qualified in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proven environmental test engineering experience within the space sector.
• Strong hands-on expertise across vibration and thermal testing environments.
• Experience delivering environmental test campaigns from planning through execution and reporting.
• Knowledge of environmental verification standards and test methodologies.
• Experience with instrumentation, sensors, and data acquisition systems.
• Leadership capability with the ability to mentor and guide junior engineers.
• Comfortable operating in both hands-on and strategic environments.

Desirable

• Experience testing larger spacecraft or satellite platforms.
• Familiarity with TVAC, EMC/EMI, acoustic, or shock testing.
• Experience supporting external customer testing programmes.
• Exposure to facility setup, commissioning, or scaling of environmental test operations.
• Experience working within fast-paced or scaling space organisations.

Additional Information

• Permanent position based in Abu Dhabi.
• Opportunity to join a rapidly growing space business with strong international backing.
• Significant long-term project pipeline including internal satellite constellation programmes and external customer testing activities.
• Open to candidates from all locations considering relocation – Singular or family
• Personal and family benefits.