Our client, the trusted Ministry of Defence partner in the UK, is seeking a skilled Test Architect to play a vital role in defining and managing the requirements for Test Equipment and Test Specifications. This position is based at our Stevenage site.

What we're looking for:

Ideally educated to degree level with substantial experience in Test, Electrical, and electronic engineering.
Digital electronics and microprocessor systems.
Analogue electronics; Power Electronics.
Test Equipment Design.
DOORS (Essential)

Key Skills and Qualifications:

Good understanding of Project Management, planning, cost, and budget control.
Ability to manage diverse and conflicting stakeholders effectively.
Capability to technically manage internal and sub-contract activities.
Strong influencing skills with managers and stakeholders across the company.
Determination and desire to succeed.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal).

What you'll get to do as a Test Architect:

The project involves defining and implementing a comprehensive test strategy and BIT architecture, including coverage requirements, timings, and system-level routines. It specifies missile factory pass-out testing to ensure correct build and supports the manufacturing team with optimal test stages during production. Additionally, it outlines in-service test routines on missiles and generates and manages compliance to lower-level test requirements for design teams, including test access needs, BIT coverage/timings, and factory test functionality. The project also involves analysing and modelling systems to understand test coverage and generate diagnostic instructions. Furthermore, it proposes and recommends cost versus test coverage trade-offs with the Chief Design Engineer and produces and maintains plans for activities within the sphere of responsibility.

Join MBDA and be part of our dynamic team, shaping the future of defence technology.

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team.

More about the role:

Our client's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is based at their headquarters site in Stevenage which plays a key part in missiles operations. The site also offers excellent transportation links and boasts an onsite gym and coffee shop. Training and development are offered to all employees.

Guidant Global (BH4SF) is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Missile Test Architect