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# Environmental Test Technical Specialist

- **Company:** QINETIQ LIMITED
- **Location:** Southend-on-Sea, UK
- **Salary:** £49,275.0 - £54,750.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Test Data, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=4fb73bd1e945fca5

## About the Role

Demonstrating technical leadership and accountability, with a proven track record of delivering complex engineering projects
Applying a rigorous approach to compliance, safety, and best practice within test and engineering environments
Utilising a strong engineering background, with knowledge of structural behaviour, analysis, and environmental testing principles
Collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives and drive successful outcomes
Using instrumentation, data analysis tools, and IT systems to support testing, reporting, and decision-making activities

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Essential qualifications for the Environmental Test Technician Specialist:

Holding an HNC/HND (or equivalent) in an engineering or scientific discipline.

We value difference and we don't have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

This role is 37 hours per week based at our Shoeburyness site with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week.

## Description

As an Environmental Test Technician Specialist, there is an exciting opportunity to join a high performing team of multi-disciplinary engineers delivering critical test & evaluation of defence munitions through the application of vibration, shock, climatic & radiography test programs.

Day-to-day, you'll work within a team of senior engineers, providing technical supervision and leadership to test programs. Assessing asset performance within the demanding environments that the systems will be subjected to throughout their operational life, simulating some of the most challenging environments in the world to ensure that the systems are ultimately safe and suitable for service.

Your responsibilities will include:
Leading environmental test programmes, ensuring compliance with customer requirements, quality standards, and safety legislation
Leading the design, planning, and execution of complex environmental trials, providing technical direction and support to team members
Reviewing documentation, analysing test data, and producing high-quality reports with robust quality assurance checks
Collaborating with customers and internal stakeholders, providing progress updates, solutions, and recovery plans where required
Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance testing capabilities, operational efficiency, and safety performance
Developing, training, and mentoring team members, promoting knowledge sharing, professional growth, and a strong safety culture


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