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Functional AIT Test Engineer (all gender)

ALTEN Germany Friedrichshafen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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Posted Aug 24, 2026Apply by Sep 23, 2026

**Role & seniority: ** Test Engineer (Aerospace IT/Engineering service context); hands-on testing focus; seniority not explicitly stated.

**Stack/tools: **

  • AIT environment (Assembly, Integration & Test)

  • EGSE (Electrical Ground Support Equipment) and test equipment/tools/configurations

  • Test procedures & validation steps (documentation per project/quality standards)

  • Basic programming/scripting for test-related tasks (specific languages/tools not stated)

  • Top 3 responsibilities:

    1. Prepare and execute tests for electrical, mechanical, and RF subsystems in an AIT environment.

    2. Set up EGSE/test equipment and test configurations; perform hands-on monitoring during test campaigns.

    3. Analyze results, support root-cause investigations, and document test activities.

  • Must-have skills:

    • Degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechatronics, or comparable field

    • Practical testing experience (execution, setups, validation) in aerospace

    • Experience in AIT/EGSE environments

    • Structured, analytical, detail-oriented testing mindset

    • Comfortable with both hands-on work and digital documentation/procedure writing

    • Basic programming/scripting skills

    • Strong English communication (German is a plus)

  • Nice-to-haves:

    • German knowledge
  • Location & work type: Not specified in provided text; options mentioned include flexible hours and *mobile working possible

Full Description

We are the designers of today for the world of tomorrow.

As one of the world's leading engineering service providers, we at ALTEN are committed to positively shaping the future of our partners, the careers of our employees and the challenges facing our society and environment.

More than 50,000 employees in 30 countries are already working on innovative solutions in various engineering and IT sectors such as aerospace, renewable energy, medical technology, railway technology and automotive.

Job Description

YOU...

prepare and execute tests for electrical, mechanical and RF subsystems in an AIT environment set up EGSE, test equipment, tools and test configurations perform hands-on testing and monitor complex hardware during test campaigns develop and update test procedures and validation steps analyze test results and support root-cause investigations document all test activities according to project and quality standards collaborate closely with mechanical, electrical and system engineering colleagues

Qualifications

YOU...

have a degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or a comparable field have practical experience in testing (test execution, test setups, validation) in aerospace have relevant experience in an AIT / EGSE environment are comfortable working both hands-on and digitally (documentation, test procedure writing) have basic programming or scripting skills have a structured, analytical and detail-oriented testing mindset have strong communication skills in English; German is a plus We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability, age and sexual orientation and identity.

Severely disabled persons will be given preferential consideration if they are equally qualified.

Apply now using our online application form.

Additional Information

Talent Management - we develop your career Work life balance - flexible working hours and mobile working possible Fit and relaxed – with EGYM Wellpass Enjoy biking – always on tour with bike leasing Green Mobility - with us you can travel at a reduced rate ...in addition we offer a permanent employment contract, corporate benefits and team events.

AIT TestingEGSERF SubsystemsTest ExecutionRoot-Cause InvestigationTest Procedure DevelopmentAerospace EngineeringElectrical EngineeringMechatronicsScriptingProgrammingEnglish CommunicationHardware MonitoringValidationTechnical DocumentationAnalytical Thinkingmulti-location

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