Embedded Test Driven Development Lead

Embedded / Electronics Test Driven Development Lead (Automated Testing)

JOB LOCATION:

BRISTOL
SECURITY CLEARANCE LEVEL: SC, BPSS Start
DURATION: 6+ Months (Extension Possible)
WORK PATTERN:
Full Time ONSITE
RATE: £ 65 - £ 70 Per hr on Umbrella (Inside IR35)
TARGET INDUSTRIES AND COMPANIES. Is Defence a must?
If not what industries can be considered
Open to all industries (Def/Aero if possible, but not a deal breaker if not)
ALTERNATIVE JOB TITLES IN OTHER COMPANIES OR INDUSTRIES
(“Test Engineer” OR “Test Lead”)
Essential Skillset & Tools
knowledge of design methodology
TDD skillset (Test driven development)- evidence in previous roles.
CI/CD (Continuous integration) experience.
advantageous skills noted on jd.
Overview:
 
* The UK Embedded Software department is at the core of MBDA's weapon systems.
 
* We create the complex, highly reliable real-time software that powers our missile systems and their components, ensuring that they provide the performance and functionality our users require when they need it.
 
* We are involved all the way through development – from concept studies through trials firings and the move into production and service.
Role Requirements (skills, training and qualifications):
 
* You will act as a technical leader, coach, and change agent, embedding Test Driven Development (TDD) practices into a team of highly capable engineers who have not previously worked in a TDD environment.
 
* You will shape engineering culture and introduce TDD principles while maintaining clear organisational separation between development and testing.
 
* You will not only coach the team, you will act as a hands-on test practitioner where you will personally design, implement, and execute most project tests to provide objective evidence of software quality in line with quality assurance requirements.
Skillset / Experience

Required:

Essential
 
* Strong background in Test-Driven Development practices
 
* Experience with automated testing frameworks and CI/CD
 
* Extensive hands-on experience designing and executing automated tests
 
* Experience establishing test strategies from scratch
 
* Demonstrated ability to coach experienced engineers
 
* Strong requirements elicitation and analysis skills
 
* Strong communication and facilitation skills.
Advantageous:
 
* C / C++ / Mat Lab / Similink
 
* Jetson Orin NX / Linux
 
* Hardware-software integration
 
* Simulation or real-time embedded systems
 
* Safety-critical or high-reliability systems experience