Lead Test Systems Engineer

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Leonardocompany · United Kingdom

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Are you motivated by delivering the best test capability possible in support of a range of military platforms both nationally and internationally? Does the sound of Typhoon, Saab Gripen and other exciting avionic platforms interest you?
At Leonardo, we have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Lead Systems Test Engineer to join our team within the Customer Support and Service Solutions (CS3) Line of Business.
A key element of these solutions is the provision of test capability and in this role you will be supporting the definition and delivery of technical strategies and solutions to ensure the range of test solutions meet current and future needs.

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You will be responsible for applying specialist knowledge and experience to define and deliver appropriate technical solutions that meet the needs of our customers in support of their platforms in operation, both domestic and international.

Supporting and contributing to the delivery of strategies and priorities for CS3 test engineering

Providing technical expertise and experience in the creation of technical test solutions and roadmaps that add value to both customer and CS3

Working with internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement effective test solutions that support the reduction of impact to platform availability whilst ensuring safe and compliant operation

Interpretation of product roadmaps through collaboration with CS3 Programme Leads, partner lines of business and Technology Leaders to develop programmes of investment and improvement ensuring the capability of test equipment is maintained to end of service

Maintaining a positive working relationship with stakeholders, including test delivery leads within each line of business and CS3 programme and engineering leads

Collating and generating performance metrics and reports, highlighting opportunities and risks for test equipment

Providing support to CS3 bid activity on opportunities to supply ML1, ML2 and ML3 test capability and support solutions to customers both domestic and international.

Representing CS3 test engineering at sector reviews and project performance reviews as required

We would like to hear from you if you have a combination of the following:

Experience of delivering test solutions for highly complex and technically challenging products, preferably in the defence electronics sector. Knowledge of RF, Optical or Laser test technology is desirable

In-service knowledge and operation of a multi-contractual support environment

Proven technical expertise in the field of test capability in the support phase of the product lifecycle

Experience across engineering lifecycles, with an emphasis on test engineering and associated planning and governance activities for successful delivery outcomes

Ability to understand the bigger picture and solve complex problems

Enthusiastic and self-motivated with a strong ability to foster and develop effective working relationships with both external and internal stakeholders at varying levels of seniority

Awareness of statutory and regulatory compliance requirements within the defence avionics industry

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

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