Our client has an opportunity for a Missile Test Architect to join them on a contract opportunity for 6 months with possible extension. The role includes determining the project test equipment needs, managing the requirements for test equipment and managing the development through delivery and into service. In this role, you will be responsible for the projects test equipment and reporting into the Chief Design Engineer. Role : Missile Test Architect Location : Bolton or Stevenage Hourly Rate : £60 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35 Clearance : full SC required to start Hours : Up to 3 days per week onsite, 2 days from home What you'll be doing: Responsible for defining and implementing the project test strategy Responsible for defining and implementing the project BIT architecture including coverage requirements, BIT timings and system level BIT routines. Responsible for specifying the missile factory pass out testing used to ensure correct build of our product, supporting the manufacturing team with identifying the optimal test stages during production. Responsible for specifying the in service test routines on our missiles. Responsible for generating and managing compliance to the lower level test requirements placed upon design teams including test access needs, BIT coverage/timings and factory test functionality. Responsible for analysing and modelling our system to understand the test coverage and generate diagnostic instructions. Responsible for proposing and recommending, with the Chief Design Engineer, the cost vs test coverage trade-offs. Responsible for producing and maintaining plans for activities within their sphere of responsibility. Requirements : Ideally educated to degree level with substantial experience of test, electrical or electronic engineering, ideally including at least one of the following: Digital electronics and microprocessor systems. Analogue electronics. Electronics testing. Test equipment design. Good understanding of: Experience in requirements capture. Project management and planning. Stakeholder management. Other Attributes Ability to influence stakeholders across the company. Determination and desire to succeed. Strong interpersonal and well developed communication skills (written & verbal). Willingness to travel when required. If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please apply! Line Up Aviation is a specialist aviation and aerospace recruitment company that has been operating all over the world for more than 30 years. We work with some of the industry's best-known companies and pride ourselves with working to the highest standard of service supported by an ingrained culture of honesty and integrity.