Integration Test Manager

Copello Global Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Copello Global Ltd in Cumbria is recruiting an Integration Test Manager to lead a specialist test team within a defence and engineering context. The role focuses on coordinating V&V activities, establishing test plans, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards to support submarine platform systems.

You will guide testing engineers and contractors, drive training needs, and provide technical guidance across internal departments and external partners, delivering robust evidence for

Qualifications

• Degree in an engineering discipline is required.
• CEng status or working towards chartership.
• Significant software testing experience including automation.
• Experience in complex engineering environments (marine, nuclear, etc).
• Knowledge of IEEE 829-2008 and IEEE 15288:2015.
• Experience with electrical control systems and PLCs.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership to test engineers and contractors.
• Oversee test design, planning and governance across the programme.
• Ensure V&V activities align with procedures and requirements.
• Identify training needs to maintain a skilled testing workforce.
• Provide expert guidance on test documentation and system design.
• Support production of robust test evidence for platform testing and in-service readiness.

Skills

Software testing

Test automation

V&V planning

Engineering leadership

Education

Engineering degree

CEng or aiming for chartership

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Rockwell PLCs

GE PLCs

Job description

Integration Test Manager

Location: Cumbria (relocation support can be offered)

Salary: Up to £70,000, depending on experience

Working Arrangement: Fully on-site

Security Clearance: SC required

Nationality Requirement: UK Eyes only

The Opportunity

We are working on behalf of a leading defence and engineering organisation to recruit a Lead Engineer specialising in Test & Integration. This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist engineering team supporting the development and delivery of advanced submarine platform systems.

You will play a key role, providing technical leadership across software test design, test planning and the coordination of test documentation and review activities. You will help ensure that all Verification & Validation (V&V) activities are completed in line with established engineering standards, business processes and safety requirements.

The Role

Working closely with engineering leadership and delivery teams, you will oversee the technical direction of the test programme, ensuring that testing activities are effectively planned, managed and delivered throughout the engineering lifecycle.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Technical leadership: Lead test engineers and specialist contractors in defining and delivering the agreed programme of test activities.
• Test planning and governance: Oversee test design, coordinate the review of test documentation and manage associated workflows.
• Verification & Validation: Ensure delivery teams carry out V&V activities in accordance with company policies, engineering procedures and programme requirements.
• Team development: Identify software testing training needs across the team, helping maintain an appropriately skilled and experienced testing workforce.
• Technical guidance: Provide specialist advice to internal departments, external organisations and relevant authorities on test documentation and issues relating to system design.
• Engineering assurance: Support the production of robust test evidence to demonstrate that systems are ready for platform testing, commissioning and eventual in-service operation.

What We're Looking For

To be considered for this position, you should be able to demonstrate the following experience and qualifications:

• A degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status, or actively working towards chartership.
• Strong software testing experience, including the automation of unit, module/component integration and system-level testing.
• Experience working within a complex engineering environment, such as marine, nuclear, oil and gas, automotive or aerospace.
• Knowledge and practical application of relevant engineering and testing standards, including IEEE 829-2008 and IEEE 15288:2015.
• Experience with electrical control systems incorporating Siemens, Rockwell and GE Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).