Hybrid Senior Systems Integration & Test Lead

General Dynamics UK Limited; Oakdale; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nine-day fortnight

Career development plan

Flexible benefits

Job summary

General Dynamics Mission Systems UK is seeking a Systems Integration & Test Lead Engineer to guide a team of system integrators and testers, ensuring the quality of system modifications through effective build and testing strategies.

A key part of the role is mentoring/coaching others and influencing the implementation of Systems Engineering practices while developing test plans, supervising execution, analyzing results, and reporting on progress and quality metrics.

Qualifications

• A background in the testing of communications and networking equipment is required. Experience of testing in a military domain is advantageous.
• A thorough understanding of system testing methodologies and tools
• Strong leadership and experience of leading multi faceted Test and Acceptance projects
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Experience in managing teams and projects
• Experience of working directly with customers to accept system requirements
• Strong communicator with the ability to work with multiple teams internal and external and effectively balance / prioritise work around programme milestones.
• Experience working with or familiarity with AI/ML models is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership and Management: Build, motivate, and manage the testing team, providing guidance and support.
• Test Strategy, Planning, and Execution: Develop and maintain comprehensive test plans and strategies, supervise test execution, evaluate results, and troubleshoot issues.
• Collaborative Working and Communication: Work with Systems Engineering, design, and product/supplier teams to create efficient test plans. Liaise with the customer test lead to deliver evidence for system acceptance.
• Work Package Management: Lead the test programme execution, report on progress, and manage issues and risks with the Programme Lead Engineer.
• Process Improvement and Quality Assurance: Monitor and optimise testing processes, define and track relevant metrics, and ensure alignment of testing goals with business objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem-solving

AI/ML familiarity

Job description

General Dynamics Mission Systems UK is seeking a Systems Integration & Test Lead Engineer to guide a team of system integrators and testers, ensuring the quality of system modifications through effective build and testing strategies.

A key part of the role is mentoring/coaching others and influencing the implementation of Systems Engineering practices while developing test plans, supervising execution, analyzing results, and reporting on progress and quality metrics.