Test Lab Manager

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering wireless communications team in Cambridge as a Test Lab Manager. You will oversee the test lab environment, manage hardware/software systems, and collaborate with vendors, ensuring a robust testing process for next-generation 5G products. This role blends technical leadership with customer interaction, ideal for a candidate with strong telecommunications expertise.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a Test Lab Manager role.
• Extensive experience in managing test infrastructure for hardware/software systems.
• Background in wireless telecommunications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the setup and management of the test lab for hardware and software systems.
• Define and contribute to the company’s overall test strategy.
• Collaborate with 3rd party vendors to integrate new technologies.

Skills

Management

Communication

Collaboration

Customer-Facing Skills

Job description

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Test Lab Manager to join a growing, cutting-edge wireless communications team in Cambridge. You'll play a key role in developing the next generation of 5G-based wireless products, taking full ownership of our test lab environment and infrastructure.

This role offers a dynamic mix of technical leadership, lab management, and customer interaction, ideal for someone with strong technical foundations and excellent stakeholder engagement skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the setup, planning, and day-to-day management of the test lab covering both hardware and software systems
• Define and contribute to the company’s overall test strategy
• Build and maintain robust test systems, working with cross-functional teams
• Collaborate with 3rd party vendors to integrate new technologies and tools
• Represent the company in front of customers, delivering demos and showcasing product features
• Ensure continuous improvement of test processes, methodologies, and documentation

Required Experience & Skills:

• Proven track record in a Test Lab Manager role
• Extensive experience in setting up and managing test infrastructure for hardware/software systems
• Background in wireless telecommunications, particularly with wired/wireless networking
• Understanding of modern test methodologies, tools, and automation frameworks
• Strong communication, collaboration, and customer-facing skills

Ready to take the next step?

Apply today or get in touch for more information!