About the Role

The Environmental (ESS) Test Technician is responsible for planning, coordinating and conducting environmental testing on GEW products in accordance with applicable specifications and commercial and military standards. The role focuses on verifying product performance and environmental compliance, identifying and analysing production failures, and providing technical recommendations to Engineering and Production to support effective fault resolution and improved product reliability.

Qualifications and experience:

• Minimum Diploma in Mechanical, Electronic or Mechatronic Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in environmental testing and/or robust product design knowledge.

Key technical skills:

• Environmental testing and compliance verification.
• Vibration, temperature and thermal cycling testing.
• Knowledge of commercial and military environmental testing standards.
• Environmental test equipment operation and maintenance.
• Test equipment calibration and maintenance scheduling.
• Environmental test result interpretation and analysis.
• Production fault identification and failure analysis.
• Root cause investigation and corrective action monitoring.
• Technical test reporting and qualification documentation.

Key responsibilities:

Environmental Testing and Compliance Verification

Schedule, coordinate and execute environmental testing, including vibration, temperature and thermal cycling tests, in accordance with defined specifications and applicable commercial and military standards to verify product performance, identify non-conformances and ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.

Production Failure Analysis and Technical Support

Identify, reproduce and analyse environmental and mechanical failures occurring during or after production assembly and testing, while providing technical input and recommendations to Production and Engineering to support effective fault resolution, corrective actions and improved product reliability.

Test Reporting and Corrective Action Monitoring

Interpret environmental test results and compile accurate test reports and qualification documentation for type approval processes, while monitoring corrective action implementation to ensure traceability, compliance verification and effective resolution of identified failures.

Test Equipment Management and Maintenance

Maintain and monitor environmental test equipment calibration, preventative maintenance and replacement schedules, while identifying equipment availability and maintenance requirements to ensure reliable testing operations, equipment readiness and minimal operational disruptions.

Our recruitment values:

HENSOLDT South Africa focuses on diversity, equity, and inclusion in our organisational strategy. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive corporate culture that benefits our employees and delivers better outcomes for our clients. In line with our commitment to equal employment opportunities and our focus on diversity in the operational environment, we welcome applications from all ethnic groups. In line with HENSOLDT's commitment to equal employment opportunities and our focus on diversity in the operational environment, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups.

Application Deadline:  23 November 2026. 

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV by applying directly on the HENSOLDT Careers page.

If you have not been contacted within 14 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.