Systems Integration & Test Lead Engineer

General Dynamics Missions System International; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company in the UK is looking for a Systems Integration & Test Lead Engineer to guide a testing team in ensuring quality system modifications. This role involves developing test plans, overseeing execution, and managing communication between various teams. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and substantial software testing experience, with leadership and analytical skills. The position offers a salary between 59,200 and 74,000 plus flexible benefits, with a hybrid work model supporting onsite collaboration.

Benefits

Compressed nine-day fortnight

Personalized career development

Recognition and rewards

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in software testing.
• Thorough understanding of system testing methodologies and tools.
• Experience in managing teams and projects is essential.
• Background in testing communications equipment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Guide and manage a team of system integrators and testers.
• Develop, oversee, and analyze test plans and strategies.
• Collaborate with Systems Engineering and supplier teams.
• Lead test programme execution and report on progress.
• Monitor and optimize testing processes.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Communication

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Jenkins

Python

Java

APIs

REST

SOAP

XML

JSON

Scripting

Sftp

Job description

The Systems Integration & Test Lead Engineer is responsible for guiding and managing a team of system integrators and testers to ensure the quality of system modifications through effective build and testing strategies and execution. The Test Team Lead will be responsible for the Integration and Test Work Package Management. Their duties include developing test plans and strategies, overseeing test execution, analysing results and delivering a set of assurance tests and reporting on progress and quality metrics.

A key part of this role will be mentoring / coaching others and influencing the implementation of Systems Engineering.

Typical activities of the role include :

• Team Leadership and Management: Build motivate and manage the testing team providing guidance and support.
• Test Strategy Planning and Execution: Develop and maintain comprehensive test plans and strategies, supervise test execution, evaluate results and troubleshoot issues.
• Collaborative Working and Communication: Work with Systems Engineering design and product / supplier teams to create efficient test plans. Liaise with the customer test lead to deliver evidence for system acceptance.
• Work Package Management: Lead the test programme execution, report on progress and manage issues and risks with the Programme Lead Engineer.
• Process Improvement and Quality Assurance: Monitor and optimise testing processes, define and track relevant metrics and ensure alignment of testing goals with business objectives.

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Qualifications :

• A bachelor's degree in a related field and several years of experience in software testing.
• A thorough understanding of system testing methodologies and tools.
• A background in the testing of communications equipment is advantageous.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in managing teams and projects.
• Strong communicator with the ability to work with multiple teams internal and external and effectively balance / prioritise work around programme milestones.

Additional Information :

Salary for this position is 59200 to 74000 depending on experience plus our excellent flexible benefits package.

We offer hybrid working – for this role ideally we are looking for a minimum of 2 / 3 days per week on site or alternatively full time working on site.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose offering impressive benefits.

• A compressed nine-day fortnight and compressed hours – which means every other Friday off.
• A personalised career development plan alongside regular progress reviews – supporting and valuing your progression within the Company.
• A flexible working environment where your contributions are recognised and rewarded with flexible benefits.

We believe in maintaining a diverse workplace – inclusive of beliefs, cultural background, job experiences, thoughts and ideas. If who we are and what we do resonates with you we welcome you to join our inclusive team!

Our success is fuelled by our colleagues and the wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills they bring to the Company.

We are a Disability Confident Employer as such we offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.

Please email if you would like your application to be considered under the DC Scheme.

All successful / appointed applicants must be able to obtain a level of UK Security clearance that is appropriate for the role and undertake suitable Right to work checks.

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full-time

Key Skills

APIs, Jenkins, REST, Python, SOAP, Systems Engineering, Service-Oriented Architecture, Java, XML, JSON, Scripting, Sftp