Testability Technical Lead

The Opportunity MBDA UK is looking for an experienced engineer, with knowledge of Electronics and Test, to support the Test & Evaluation team in defining and implementing their Test and Testability strategy across multiple projects. What are we looking for? A driven Engineer who: Has experience of Test, Electrical and Electronic engineering, including: Digital electronics & microprocessor systems. Analogue electronics & RF. Power Electronics. Has worked with structured Test Modelling tools & techniques (preferably eXpress) Has a good understanding of broader engineering elements, including Equipment design and Safety Systems Has some experience of work package management Has the ability to turn thoughts and ideas into actions Has a high degree of self-motivation and is able to work both independently and as part of a team. Has very good interpersonal and influencing skills. Has the determination and tenacity to see things through to completion Can travel and be part of a multinational working group What’s in it for you? You will have the opportunity to develop and broaden both your technical and non-technical skills by carrying out a wide range of activities within the Test & Evaluation Group You will be interfacing with a number of key stakeholders from various areas across the business, expanding your visibility in the company whilst growing your knowledge of the business. You will experience all stages of the development lifecycle, from the initial design through development, qualification and production. What would you get? Comprehensive package including flexible working, paid overtime (subject to level), a comprehensive pension scheme, employee funded voluntary private healthcare, sporting activities, fantastic site facilities, bonus schemes (subject to level), superb learning and development opportunities and more…. The Role In collaboration with the Group Lead, you will be helping to define and implement the Test and Testability Strategy, ensuring it is applied consistently across Projects. This means: Producing and managing plans for test & testability activities within your sphere of responsibility; ensuring that they are completed on time and on cost. This will involve working with Engineering Project Manager(s) to propose and recommend the cost vs effective trade-offs associated with Test & Testability implementation on various projects. Working closely with the Test & Evaluation group lead to identify any resource issues that may impact the delivery of your plan(s). Defining the Test Equipment requirements for both Development and Production test Working with the manufacturing organisation to define the Special-To-Type (STTE) strategy Implementing policies to ensure optimal achievement of modularity & reuse in the Test and Testability domain. Ensuring optimum Built In Test (BIT) coverage is achieved at Equipment level. Participating in the Test and Testability Working Group to help shape / improve relevant policies & procedures. Participating in Knowledge management activities, such as learning reviews and knowledge capture. What’s great about the team? T&E are a diverse and multi-disciplined team, dedicated to continuously improving the way it works and how it interacts with other teams, functions and directorates. The team is evolving to better support & develop its people by setting well-defined objectives and identifying clear development paths for everyone. The outputs from this team are critical to our customers. It is our responsibility to deliver the final stamp of approval for our products: the Certificate of Design. This team needs you – someone who is dynamic, clear-headed and focussed on achieving to the best of their abilities Please Note : MBDA UK requires all employees to achieve and maintain SC security clearance or above without restrictions that will inhibit the individual’s ability to fulfil the requirements of the role. Your eligibility for the appropriate level of security clearance may be discussed with you during the recruitment process. Any existing clearance holders may be able to transfer clearance (subject to approval). MBDA is committed to providing an inclusive working environment where our employees can be themselves and everyone has equal opportunity to reach their full potential. We value difference and know that a diverse community makes for greater innovation and brings a breadth of skills, experience and perspectives. Are you a member of LinkedIn? If so, you are invited to view future MBDA UK opportunities and news by following our MBDA LinkedIn Company page. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89625609