Missile Test Lead Architect

Position Overview

We are expanding our team and seeking skilled Missile Test Lead Architects to join us in Bolton.

Salary:
Circa £64,000 depending on experience.

• Specify missile level pass out tests, in-service, and BIT routines.
• Lead a team of Test Architects as part of the Missile Design team.
• Support the department head and provide functional leadership.
• Own missile test equipment specification and delivery.
• Ensure product testability is built into the design.
• Generate and manage compliance with lower-level test requirements for design teams, including test access needs, BIT coverage/timings, and factory test functionality.
• Analyse and model the system to determine test coverage and generate diagnostic instructions.
• Work closely with the Chief Design Engineer to make cost‑vs‑test coverage trade‑offs.

• Substantial experience in test equipment design, product testability or electrical/electronic engineering.
• Proficient in at least one: digital electronics and microprocessor systems, analogue electronics, electronics testing, or test equipment design.
• Experience in people leadership and influencing.
• Strong understanding of gathering requirements, overseeing projects, creating plans, and managing relationships with key customers.

British citizen or dual UK national with British citizenship required. All successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS) after the offer stage.

• Company bonus of up to 21% of base salary.
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%.
• Flexible working arrangements available.
• Enhanced parental leave: up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave (additional enhancements for paternity, neonatal leave, and fertility treatment).
• Facilities: subsidised meals, free car parking, and more.
• Healthcare Cash Plan: cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health, and wellbeing.

Hybrid: typically 2 to 3 days per week on site; otherwise flexible.

We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to diversity and inclusion.