Senior Test Engineer: Lead, Automate & Secure Systems

Leonardo UK Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time to Recharge

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Bonus scheme

Learning and development

Referral bonus

Flexible benefits

Flexible hours

Job summary

Leonardo UK is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to lead test delivery for complex programmes. You will plan, design, execute and review tests across system, integration and acceptance levels, owning defect management and mentoring junior engineers.

The role supports a blended hybrid working model with on-site collaboration in Bristol and with customers. You will bring strong testing leadership, experience with Jira/Xray/TestRail/Zephyr, automation concepts, and cyber security awareness to ensure

Qualifications

• Experience creating and executing structured test plans and cases.
• Proficiency with defect management and test management tools (Jira, Xray, TestRail, Zephyr).
• Familiarity with automation concepts and scripting for testing (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 and schedules.
• Design, develop, and review test cases, scripts, and supporting documentation.
• Execute system, integration, and acceptance testing aligned with customer requirements.
• Own defect management and drive timely resolution with developers.
• Mentor Test Engineers and Technicians, supporting skills development.
• Review test deliverables for accuracy, quality and governance compliance.
• Drive improvements in test practices, tools and automation frameworks.
• Contribute to risk assessments, test strategies, and stakeholder reporting.

Skills

Test planning

Test execution

Leadership

Defect management

Jira

Xray

TestRail

Zephyr

Selenium

Python scripting

Automation concepts

Education

ISTQB Advanced Level certification

Tools

Jira

Xray

TestRail

Zephyr

Selenium

Python

Bash

PowerShell

AWS

Kubernetes

Job description

Leonardo UK is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to lead test delivery for complex programmes. You will plan, design, execute and review tests across system, integration and acceptance levels, owning defect management and mentoring junior engineers.

The role supports a blended hybrid working model with on-site collaboration in Bristol and with customers. You will bring strong testing leadership, experience with Jira/Xray/TestRail/Zephyr, automation concepts, and cyber security awareness to ensure