Systems Integration & Test Engineer (Maritime/Naval)

Systems Integration & Test Engineer (Maritime/Naval) Havant, Hampshire £45-50k p/a benefits Our client is a leading prime contractor and systems integrator responsible for a wide portfolio of high technology programmes, complex integration, training and through-life support, spanning the defence and civil sectors. The business is a leading provider of systems engineering, software development and complex programme management for global security, cyber, civil and commercial markets. Specific Job Description The System Integration and Test (I&T) Engineer will be responsible for all aspects of System level Integration and Test on Maritime & Naval programmes. The role is to ensure consistency across all Integrated Solutions programmes, with assignments to discrete programmes tasks as needed. The System Integration and Test (I&T) Engineer will report to the I&T manager and be under the general direction of the I&T Lead. Duties include: Providing and contributing to Test activities to all Integrated Solutions programmes on I&T System level tasking Ensuring that Test procedures are developed in line with the system requirements and to the standards required by the I&T processes Ensuring that Test documentation is delivered to schedule and available for Test Readiness Reviews (TRR), and consistent across all Integrated Solutions programmes. Ensuring that Test execution is completed to cost & schedule Investigation of complex system level faults found through test Monitoring and progressing fix development & embodiment Ensuring I&T processes for fault reporting and investigation complied with Producing, collecting and reporting appropriate metrics showing progress Using Metrics to guide decisions and for management reporting Required skills, qualifications and experience The engineer should be able to function well within a team, interfacing with the Test manager, Integration and Test team lead and team members from both the internal test organisations and from the customer. The engineer should be familiar with estimating and recording time and resource against planned testing and for co-ordinating test assets. • Demonstrable test experience across the full test lifecycle. With a track record of delivery in complex, challenging, cutting edge test environments, with specific focus on Software test activity. • Commitment & teamwork: • Disciplined, logical and flexible work approach • Work effectively as part of a team, seeking timely management direction & guidance, peer counsel and team advice, exercising tact and diplomacy, and promoting enthusiasm, innovation and effective, positive inter-personal relationships • High degree of personal and professional integrity • Demonstrated understanding of customer needs and in house processes • Clear, focused and effective verbal and written communications • Good analytical skills Desired skills, qualifications and experience Experience of Maritime Systems Development and Test beneficial, in addition to being able to demonstrate the following skills: Analysis of technical problems and the production of pragmatic solutions; Resolution of issues in an effective productive manner; Production and convincing presentation of proposal and design documents Customer and Supplier; Ability to make rapid decisions; Comfortable working with a small team of people; good listening and debating skills; Proven ability to produce innovative, technically compliant and cost effective solutions; Experience of MOD projects. ISTQB Accredited Clearance Required for Role SC Clearance to Start BPSS Our client recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief. Discrimination on any of these grounds is expressly forbidden. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89883217