Systems Test Manager

Advanced Resource Managers; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Resource Managers in Portsmouth is seeking a Systems Test Manager to lead verification activities within a Defence/Aerospace environment. You will manage test strategies, ensure compliance with project requirements, and drive risk-managed verification across the lifecycle.

The role requires experience producing test artefacts, strong knowledge of verification standards, and the ability to collaborate with engineering management to improve testing across programmes.

Qualifications

• Using appropriate tools and techniques to verify and validate deliverables to standards defined in the BMS and specification requirements
• Aware of technological/engineering developments and issues and to collaborate with Engineering Management to improve Testing
• Manage production of test and verification strategies/plans to minimise risk and confirm validity of the technical solution
• Be accountable for a Verification Cross Reference Index of test status against requirements

Responsibilities

• Using appropriate tools and techniques to verify and validate deliverables to standards defined in the BMS and specification requirements
• Be aware of technological/engineering developments and issues in industry and interact with the Engineering Management to continuously improve Engineering
• Manage production of test and verification strategies/plans which minimise risk by confirming validity of the technical solution as early/cost effectively as possible
• Advise in the creation/use of the System Reference Model or other test environments
• Be accountable for a Verification Cross Reference Index of test and verification status against requirements
• Be accountable for the defect management process with regards to T&V
• Ensure the End-to-End testing complies with the project requirements
• Demonstrate to the Authority that the system meets contracted requirements

Skills

Test artefacts

Verification & validation

Industry collaboration

Test lifecycle understanding

Education

Degree in science or engineering

ISTQB (Advanced Manager) in Software Testing

Tools

Prince2 Practitioner

Project planning tools

Job description

Do you have experience producing test artefacts?

Do you have experience within the Defence, Aerospace, or Satellite Communications sector?

Do you want to work with an industry-leading company?

If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you!

As the Systems Test Manager, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry.

You will be involved in:

• Using appropriate tools and techniques to verify and validate deliverables to standards defined in the BMS and specification requirements
• Be aware of technological/engineering developments and issues in industry and interact with the Engineering Management to continuously improve Engineering
• Manage production of test and verification strategies/plans which minimise risk by confirming validity of the technical solution as early/cost effectively as possible
• Advise in the creation/use of the System Reference Model or other test environments
• Be accountable for a Verification Cross Reference Index of test and verification status against requirements
• Be accountable for the defect management process with regards to T&V
• Ensure the End-to-End testing complies with the project requirements
• Demonstrate to the Authority that the system meets contracted requirements
• Ensure that the test aspects of the projects are met on time, cost, and quality
• Educated to degree level in either a science or engineering based subject – highly desirable
• Formal qualification in testing – highly desirable (Advanced Manager level of ISTQB in Software Testing)
• Formal qualification in project management – highly desirable (e.g. Prince 2 practitioner)
• Formal training in project planning tools - highly desirable
• Experience in the Satellite Communications domain – highly desirable