Important
All applicants must be able to obtain Security Clearance and must hold British Nationality as their primary nationality.
Working
The role offers flexible working but does require engineers on site for 3 days per week and is a secure site where SC clearance is needed.
Overview
An exciting role has become available in the Test Architect team as a Technical Test Expert involved in all aspects of the technical test process. If you have experience Electronic circuit design, testing and failure analysis techniques along with Test equipment design then this could be just the role for you!
As the Test Technical Expert you will be reporting in to the Test and Testability Department Head and, from a Project perspective, into the Project Chief Design Engineer. You will be involved in all aspects of the Test process - from the early feasibility studies to series production and in‑service support.
As a Subject Matter Expert for Test and Testability Architecture you will participate in range of programmes using your experience and expertise to improve the definition of test equipment technical requirements by focusing on key areas and removing waste. You’ll be managing definition of the project test strategy, Definition of Project BIT architecture including coverage requirements and improving the way we write our specifications across all projects.
As a key member on the team you’ll be assessing and recommending improvements to our ways of working across Test, Testability Architecture and lead the analysis of production test data to spot trends and diagnose failures. There will also be a need for you to lead the analysis and modelling of the system to understand the test coverage and generate diagnostic instructions. Day to day you could also be involved in -
* Participating and supporting Red‑Team reviews and activities into critical issues during development and manufacture.
* Supporting new product bid activities.
* Identify, document and deploy best practice across the department and within projects.
* Mentor and actively support members of the Test & Testability department.
* Lead / participate in roadmap development activities.
Qualifications
* Educated to degree level (or equivalent) with significant experience of electronic test at all stages of project lifecycle, including:
* Electronic circuit design, testing and failure analysis techniques.
* Test equipment design.
* Experience in requirements capture.
* Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders within the business relating to technical direction
* Support departmental strategy and support the department head with recruitment of the right people into the team.
* Strong interpersonal and well developed communication skills (written & verbal).
Desirable Experience
* Experience in DfT and testability.
* Project management and planning.
* Technical leadership experience.
* Experience in the Defence or related industry.
Company Benefits
* Bonus: Up to 27% (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
* Car Allowance: £300 per month.
* Pension: Up to 14% total contribution.
* Parental Leave: Enhanced parental, maternity, and shared parental leave.
* Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days.
* Facilities: On‑site perks like subsidised meals and free parking.
* Training and Development: Excellent opportunities for career progression and skill development
Equal Opportunity Employer
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