Missile Test Lead Architect

MBDA UK Ltd; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organisation in Stevenage is seeking a Missile Test Lead Architect. You will ensure test design implementation within projects and lead a team of Test Architects. The ideal candidate has substantial experience in test equipment design and a strong background in electrical engineering. This role offers a salary of around £64,000 and includes hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Company bonus up to 21.25%

Up to 14% pension contribution

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave

Fantastic site facilities

Qualifications

• Substantial experience of test equipment design and product testability.
• Proficient in digital and analogue electronics.
• Experience in people leadership and influencing.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Test Architects as part of the Missile Design team.
• Own missile test equipment specification and delivery.
• Ensure product testability is built into the design.

Skills

Test equipment design

Electrical/electronic engineering

Digital electronics and microprocessor systems

Analogue electronics

Test equipment design

People leadership

Project management

Job description

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. 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), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you

• Company bonus: Up to 21.25% (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...

The opportunity

As a Missile Test Lead Architect, you will play a crucial role in overseeing test design considerations, ensuring their 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 of the product and addressing any test coverage gaps efficiently.

Lead Test Architect responsibilities

• Lead a team of Test Architects as part of the Missile Design team
• As a senior member of the TTA department support the department head and provide functional leadership
• Take ownership of the missile test equipment specification and delivery
• Ensure that product testability is built in to the design
• Generate and manage compliance with lower‑level test requirements for design teams, including test access needs, BIT coverage/timings, and factory test functionality.
• Analyse and model our system to determine test coverage and generate diagnostic instructions.
• Work closely with the Chief Design Engineer to make cost vs test coverage trade‑offs.

What we're looking for from you

• Substantial experience of test equipment design, product testability or electrical/electronic engineering
• Proficient in at least one of the following areas: digital electronics and 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

Our company

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