Hardware Test Verification Architect

MBDA; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organisation is looking for an experienced Test professional to implement a structured Test Philosophy for various products. The role includes leading test implementation, defining test requirements, and collaborating with manufacturing teams. Ideal candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in development and production test techniques. The position offers dynamic hybrid working arrangements and various employee benefits, including a company bonus and flexible working opportunities.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension contributions up to 14%

Paid overtime

Up to 15 additional days of leave

Flexible working options

Subsidised meals and free car parking

Qualifications

• Degree qualified or equivalent with experience in relevant fields.
• Experience in Development and Production Test Techniques.
• Collaborative with Manufacturing and Design teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of Production Test Philosophy.
• Define Test Equipment Requirements.
• Verify Test Coverage for products.
• Collaborate with Production teams for Test activities.

Skills

Experience in Mathematics

Track record in Physics or Engineering

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Good communication skills

Education

Degree in Mathematics, Physics or Engineering

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Test professional to use their knowledge and expertise to implement a structured Test Philosophy for our current and future products.

Salary: Circa £55,000 depending on experience

Location: Stevenage, Bolton or Bristol (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)

Dynamic (hybrid) working: Where possible, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working depending on workload classification.

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS).

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: Maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: Opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more.

The opportunity:

This is an amazing and unique opportunity to experience a broader view of the development and manufacturing processes through interaction with multiple skills within MBDA for a given project and programme.

You will join a growing motivated, focussed and multi-disciplined team, where communication and the ethos to share information is key. You will join a team that is dedicated to improving the way it works, how it interacts with other functions; with a strong interest in the development of its people.

You’ll lead the implementation of the Production Test Philosophy within a Programme including:

• Definition of Test Equipment Requirements for the product.
• Deployment of diagnostic strategies for production.
• Verifying the Test Coverage of our current and future products to ensure they deliver the needs of our customers.
• Collaborating with Manufacturing and Production Design Support teams for Production Test activities

What we’re looking for from you:

Required

• Ideally degree qualified or suitable equivalent experience with demonstrable experience in or track record of Mathematics, Physics or Engineering fields.
• Experience / Awareness of Development and Production Test Techniques and implementation.
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office Suite with good communication Skills.

Desired

• Knowledge of structured Model based System Engineering (MBSE) techniques.
• Experience in the development and implementation of test strategies and Automated Test Equipment for new products.
• Some experience of collaborating with Manufacturing Teams and Design teams.

If you don’t meet all the aspects of the role, we will support you and provide you with training. There are opportunities to become a Team Leader within the department and great development opportunities in other departments and functions within MBDA.

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