Missile Test Lead Architect

MBDA; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 57,600 - 70,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Bonus: up to 21% of base salary

Pension: up to 14%

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals

Healthcare Cash Plan

Job summary

MBDA is seeking a Missile Test Lead Architect to oversee test design and ensure implementation across project development. The role includes leading a team of Test Architects and owning missile test equipment specifications.

Located in Bolton, the position offers dynamic (hybrid) working arrangements, typically 2 to 3 days on-site. The salary is circa £64,000 depending on experience, with benefits including a company bonus and pension contributions.

Applicants should have substantial experience in test equipment design and a good understanding of project management.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in test equipment design, product testability or electrical/electronic engineering.
• Proficiency in digital electronics, microprocessor systems, analogue electronics, electronics testing, or test equipment design.
• Experience in people leadership and influencing.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Test Architects within the Missile Design team.
• Support the department head and provide functional leadership.
• Own missile test equipment specification and delivery.
• Ensure product testability is built into the design.
• Generate and manage compliance with lower-level test requirements.
• Analyze and model the system to determine test coverage.

Skills

Test equipment design

Product testability

Digital electronics

Microprocessor systems

Analogue electronics

Electronics testing

People leadership

Project management

Job description

Missile Test Lead Architect

Location: Bolton.

We are expanding our team and seeking skilled Missile Test Lead Architects to join us! Join our exceptional team and be part of our exciting growth journey.

Salary: Circa £64,000 depending on experience.

Dynamic (hybrid) working: typically 2 to 3 days per week on-site, due to workload classification.

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. All successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS) after offer.

What we can offer you

• Company Bonus: up to 21% of base salary.
• Pension: maximum total (employer + employee) contribution up to 14%.
• Flexible working: we welcome applicants seeking flexible arrangements.
• Enhanced parental leave: up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave; enhancements for paternity, neonatal, fertility.
• Facilities: subsidised meals, free car parking and more.
• Healthcare Cash Plan: option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses.

The opportunity

As a Missile Test Lead Architect, you will play a crucial role in overseeing test design considerations, ensuring implementation across project development. Your responsibilities include specifying missile level pass out tests, in-service, and BIT routines.

Collaboration with manufacturing and design teams is key to ensuring comprehensive testability and addressing coverage gaps efficiently.

As Lead Test Architect, you will be responsible for:

• Leading a team of Test Architects within the Missile Design team.
• Supporting the department head as a senior member and providing functional leadership.
• Owning missile test equipment specification and delivery.
• Ensuring product testability is built into the design.
• Generating and managing compliance with lower-level test requirements for design teams, including test access needs, BIT coverage/timings, and factory test functionality.
• Analyzing and modeling the system to determine test coverage and generate diagnostic instructions.
• Working closely with the Chief Design Engineer to make cost vs test coverage trade-offs.

What we're looking for from you

• Substantial experience in test equipment design, product testability or electrical/electronic engineering.
• Proficiency in digital electronics, microprocessor systems, analogue electronics, electronics testing, or test equipment design.
• Experience in people leadership and influencing.
• A good understanding of gathering requirements, overseeing projects, creating plans, and managing relationships with key customers.

Invite: MBDA is committed to an inclusive recruitment process and welcomes applicants who may need support or adjustments. This role is open to all qualified candidates. We provide equality and diversity in all aspects of our workplace.