Hybrid Senior Test Engineer - Automation & Security

Leonardo UK Ltd; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Pension scheme

Mental health support

Bonus scheme

Online courses access

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Flexible benefits £500 annual

Hybrid working

Job summary

Leonardo is seeking a Senior Test Engineer in the UK, Bristol-based with hybrid working options. You will lead test planning, develop and review test cases, and drive test automation and governance across multi-supplier projects.

You will mentor junior staff, manage defects, and ensure testing aligns with customer requirements, cybersecurity considerations, and industry standards. An exciting, dynamic role within a global aerospace and defense leader.

Qualifications

• Experience creating and executing structured test plans and cases.
• Proficiency with defect management and test management tools (e.g. Jira, Xray, TestRail, Zephyr).
• Familiarity with automation concepts and scripting for testing (e.g. Selenium, Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Knowledge of system integration and acceptance testing methods.
• Understanding of secure working practices and cyber security considerations in testing.
• Experience working within multi-supplier delivery environments.
• Confident communication skills suitable for customer-facing collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of test work packages, including scope, effort estimates, and schedules.
• Design, develop, and review test cases, scripts, and supporting documentation.
• Execute system, integration, and acceptance testing, ensuring alignment with customer requirements.
• Take ownership of defect management, collaborating with developers and stakeholders to ensure timely resolution.
• Mentor and guide Test Engineers and Technicians, supporting skills development and knowledge sharing.
• Conduct reviews of test deliverables to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance with governance standards.
• Drive improvements in test practices, tools, and automation frameworks.
• Contribute to risk assessments, test strategies, and stakeholder reporting.

Skills

Test planning

Defect management

Test management tools

Automation concepts

System integration testing

Cyber security testing

Customer-facing communication

Tools

Jira

Xray

TestRail

Zephyr

Selenium

Python

Bash

PowerShell

Job description

Leonardo is seeking a Senior Test Engineer in the UK, Bristol-based with hybrid working options. You will lead test planning, develop and review test cases, and drive test automation and governance across multi-supplier projects.

You will mentor junior staff, manage defects, and ensure testing aligns with customer requirements, cybersecurity considerations, and industry standards. An exciting, dynamic role within a global aerospace and defense leader.