Embedded Test Team Lead

Vantage Consulting Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm is looking for an Embedded Test Team Lead to oversee and develop their testing team. This role involves leading test campaigns, implementing automated testing, and ensuring quality for embedded systems. Candidates should have strong leadership experience, background in embedded systems, and excellent communication skills. The position offers a salary up to £60,000, with hybrid working options and benefits including private medical insurance and an employer-contributed pension.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

25 days holiday + bank holidays

8% employer pension contribution

Private Medical Insurance

Group Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading and managing test teams.
• Strong background in testing combined hardware and software platforms.
• Expertise in automated testing methodologies for embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the testing team.
• Plan and execute test campaigns with detailed reporting.
• Drive the adoption of automated testing across products.

Skills

Leadership and team management

Embedded systems testing

Automated testing methodologies

Windows/Linux environments

Communications and presentation skills

Tools

Version control tools

Bug tracking tools

Document management tools

Job description

Overview

Embedded Test Team Lead

Location: Capenhurst (Hybrid - approximately 50/50 home and office, flexible to project needs)

Salary: Up to £60,000 DOE + annual bonus

About Us

We are an innovation-driven organisation with a strong, positive culture built on collaboration, creativity, integrity, and impact. Our people are at the heart of our success - we empower every individual to contribute ideas, take ownership, and thrive in a supportive environment.

Employee wellbeing and autonomy are central to how we work. We believe that when people are trusted and inspired, they do their best work. This approach has built a team that stays, grows, and delivers together for the long term.

Due to continued growth and expansion, we\'re looking for an Embedded Test Team Lead to join our forward-thinking Development Team. If you\'re experienced in leading test teams and passionate about testing integrated hardware and software systems, we\'d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the testing team, including recruitment, training, and performance reviews.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute test campaigns, defining scope, effort, and reporting outcomes.
• Drive the adoption and development of automated testing across all products.
• Design and execute detailed test cases based on specifications, design documentation, and risk assessments.
• Build and maintain test rigs to support automated testing of hardware, software, and firmware.
• Conduct manual, functional, integration, regression, and performance testing.
• Produce comprehensive test reports summarising test activities, results, and defect analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between testing and project requirements.
• Identify, log, and manage defects using established bug tracking tools.
• Support the professional growth of junior engineers through mentoring and coaching.

About You

Essential

• Proven experience leading and managing test teams.
• Strong background in testing combined hardware and software platforms in an embedded environment.
• Expertise in automated testing methodologies and frameworks for embedded systems.
• Confident working in both Windows and Linux environments (command line proficiency essential).
• Skilled in building and maintaining hardware test platforms for automation.
• Experience translating project requirements into comprehensive test plans and strategies.
• Familiarity with version control, bug tracking, and document management tools.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly explain test strategies and results.

Desirable

• Experience testing equipment or systems within the electricity or utilities industry.

What We Offer

We believe in helping our people grow, thrive, and achieve their best. You\'ll be part of a collaborative, flexible workplace where your ideas are valued, and your contributions make a genuine impact.

• Salary: Up to £60,000 DOE + annual bonus
• Hybrid working: Approximately 50/50 home and office (flexed to project needs)
• Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays, with an additional day every 3 years (up to 30 days) and the option to buy 5 more
• Pension: 8% employer contribution (or cash equivalent)
• Health & wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance, Group Life Insurance, Income Protection, and Critical Illness cover (or cash equivalents)

Job Info

• Job Title: Embedded Test Team Lead
• Company: Vantage Consulting Ltd
• Location: Warrington, Cheshire
• Posted: Oct 7th 2025
• Closes:
• Sector: Electronics
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time