Defence Test Architect – 6m Contract, Bolton, £60ph

Advanced Resource Managers Ltd; Farnworth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Defence and Aerospace company in the UK is seeking an experienced Test Architect for a 6-month contract based in Bolton. The role requires expertise in test equipment design and defining test strategies. To succeed, the applicant must have experience in digital and analogue electronics, project management, and stakeholder influence. The position offers £60 per hour inside IR35. UK SC clearance is required for this role, ensuring compliance and security during operations. This is an excellent opportunity for skilled professionals looking to operate in a vital industry.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Test Architect/Engineer.
• Proven background in test equipment design.
• Ability to manage project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the project test strategy.
• Define project BIT architecture requirements.
• Specify factory pass out testing.
• Generate compliance to lower level test requirements.
• Propose cost vs test coverage trade-offs.
• Maintain activity plans within responsibilities.

Skills

Digital electronics and microprocessor systems

Analogue electronics

Electronics testing

Test equipment design

Experience in requirements capture

Project management and planning

Stakeholder management

Ability to influence stakeholders

Strong interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

Job description

A leading Defence and Aerospace company in the UK is seeking an experienced Test Architect for a 6-month contract based in Bolton. The role requires expertise in test equipment design and defining test strategies. To succeed, the applicant must have experience in digital and analogue electronics, project management, and stakeholder influence. The position offers £60 per hour inside IR35. UK SC clearance is required for this role, ensuring compliance and security during operations. This is an excellent opportunity for skilled professionals looking to operate in a vital industry.