Test Systems Engineer (Defence Missiles)

Positiv Cohort Ltd; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a skilled Test Systems Engineer to enhance missile architecture within the defence sector. This role is crucial for specifying factory testing processes, integrating test equipment, and ensuring comprehensive test coverage. The successful candidate will engage in impactful work that contributes to national security while enjoying professional growth opportunities. Join a collaborative team dedicated to excellence and innovation in defence systems, where your expertise will play a vital role in shaping critical technologies.

Benefits

Professional Growth Opportunities

Collaborative Environment

Impactful Work

Qualifications

• Proven experience in test and testability architecture, particularly in defence.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in test equipment integration.

Responsibilities

• Specify and optimize factory pass out testing for missile systems.
• Support integration of Test Equipment with units under test.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Test Equipment Integration

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering

Job description

Test Systems Engineer (Defence Missiles)

Test Systems Engineer (Defence Missiles)

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Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled Test and Testability Architect to join our team, specializing in missile architecture within the defence sector. The ideal candidate will be responsible for specifying and optimizing factory pass out testing, supporting integration and diagnosis of test issues, and ensuring comprehensive test coverage. This role requires SC Clearance and British nationality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Factory Pass Out Testing: Specify the missile factory pass out testing, working with manufacturing teams to optimize the factory test stages
• Integration Support: Support the integration of the factory Test Equipment (TE) with the unit under test, helping to diagnose and resolve any issues
• Test Failure Resolution: Support the project with the diagnosis and resolution of any test failures found during production
• Built-In Test Functionality: Specify the missile built-in test functionality and place technical requirements on the equipment teams to achieve this
• Test Coverage Analysis: Analyze the test coverage achieved from the tests, recommending areas for improvement and identifying any acceptable gaps
• Technical Requirement Specification: Write the TE Technical Requirement Specification and Statement of Work for factory and in-service TE, considering the needs of various stakeholders
• Delivery Management: Manage the delivery of the TE from the TE Centre of Excellence (CofEx), facilitating interactions between them and the wider project
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field
• Experience: Proven experience in test and testability architecture, particularly within the defence sector
• Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, proficiency in test equipment integration and diagnostics, and excellent communication abilities
• Security Clearance: Must be SC Cleared and a British National
  
  

Rate: Competitive Outside IR-35

Why Join Us:

• Impactful Work: Contribute to the design and safety of critical defence systems that enhance national security
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for career development and advancement within the defence sector
• Collaborative Environment: Work with a dedicated and skilled team committed to excellence

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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