Missile Test Architect

Missile Test Architect

Opportunity for contract extension or made permanent

In IR35 up to £60 Per Hour (PAYE & Umbrella available)

37 hours; FT (Hybrid 1-2 DPW)

12 + months

MBDA, 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:

• Define and implement a project test strategy.
• Define and implement project BIT architecture, including coverage requirements, timings, and system-level routines.
• Specify missile factory pass-out testing to ensure correct build and support the manufacturing team with optimal test stages during production.
• Specify in-service test routines on missiles.
• Generate and manage compliance to lower-level test requirements for design teams, including test access needs, BIT coverage/timings, and factory test functionality.
• Analyse and model systems to understand test coverage and generate diagnostic instructions.
• Propose and recommend cost vs test coverage trade-offs with Chief Design Engineer.
• Produce and maintain plans for activities within the sphere of responsibility.

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

"Please Note: MBDA UK requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role"

More about the role:

MBDA'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 MBDA's headquarters 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.

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