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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in designing and architecting test solutions for aerospace and defence systems, with a strong focus on integrating hardware and software while ensuring compliance with defence standards. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage stakeholder relationships effectively.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Systems ArchitectureTest System DesignTest AutomationStakeholder ManagementSecurity Clearance (SC)
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Hard Skills
Test StrategiesFrameworksIntegration of HardwareIntegration of SoftwareCOTS SolutionsLifecycle TraceabilityModel-Based Test ApproachesDigital TwinsVerificationQualification
Soft Skills
Technical LeadershipMentoringCommunication Skills
Industry Keywords
AerospaceDefence SystemsSafetySecurityInformation Assurance
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead the design and architecture of test solutions for complex aerospace and defence systems
- Define test strategies, frameworks, and architectures for product development, verification, qualification, and in-service support
- Translate system and customer requirements into test system requirements and architectures
- Integrate test solutions with hardware, software, and system environments
- Collaborate with design engineers, test engineers, and programme managers to ensure lifecycle traceability and compliance
- Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Contribute technical input to bids and proposals, including estimates, schedules, and solution concepts
- Engage with stakeholders regarding defence standards, policies, and best practices
- Drive innovation in test methods, including automation, digital twins, and model-based test approaches
Requirements
What you’ll need- Proven experience as a Systems Architect / Systems Engineer
- Strong background in test system design and architecture
- Experience of integrating hardware, software, and COTS solutions into test
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to interface with customers
- Demonstrable ability to work across the full system lifecycle – from concept through to in-service support
- Experience with test automation
- Knowledge of safety, security, and information assurance in defence systems
- Must be a UK National
- Must achieve and maintain Security Clearance (SC) without any caveats prior to commencing employment
- Generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years for full SC; in some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years’ UK residence over the last 5 years may be accepted with additional overseas checks
Benefits
Comp & perks- Performance-related bonus
- Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00
- 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with opportunity to buy up to 40 hours/year (pro rata)
- 24 hours volunteering paid for
- Private healthcare
- Pension scheme
- Life cover
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
- Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
- Gym membership discounts
- Professional development support, including chartership and advanced training
- Hybrid and flexible working options
- Private medical insurance
- Buying or selling annual leave
- Cycle to work schemes
- Employee discounts
- Paid volunteering day
- Stocks and shares
- Annual bonus