The Opportunity
Copello are supporting a leading Defence client in their search for a Test & Testability Expert to play a key role in shaping how systems are tested across their full lifecycle — from early concept through to production and in-service support.
You’ll report into the Head of Test & Testability, with strong project links to the Project Chief Design Engineer, and act as a Subject Matter Expert across multiple programmes.
As part of the Test & Testability Architecture team, you’ll help define smarter test strategies, improve Built-In Test architectures, and raise the quality and consistency of test specifications across projects — removing waste and focusing effort where it adds real value.
This is a senior, influential role where your technical expertise will directly shape product quality, efficiency, and ways of working.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Own and define project test strategies and BIT architectures, including coverage requirements
* Improve how test equipment requirements and specifications are written across programmes
* Lead analysis of production test data to identify trends and diagnose failures
* Model and analyse system test coverage and generate diagnostic instructions
* Drive continuous improvement in ways of working across Test & Testability
* Support Red Team reviews and critical issue resolution during development and manufacture
* Support new product bids and early feasibility studies
* Identify, document, and deploy best practice across the department
* Mentor and support engineers within the Test & Testability team
* Contribute to and lead technology and capability roadmaps
What We’re Looking For
* Degree-level education (or equivalent experience)
* Significant experience in electronic test across the full project lifecycle
* Strong background in:
* Electronic circuit design, test, and failure analysis
* Test equipment design
* Requirements capture and specification
* Design for Test (DfT) and testability
* Proven ability to provide technical leadership across complex design projects
* Experience influencing senior technical and business stakeholders
* Willingness to travel within the UK and EU when required