Test Systems Technical Lead

## Test Systems Technical Lead Apply:
Cheltenham:
Full time:
Posted 3 Days Ago:
R5040094#
****** Job Description Summary
****** As a Test Systems Technical Lead, you will be responsible for the technical direction, definition, and delivery of test system solutions across Power Distribution and Controls programs. You will own the technical solution for your product/project area, ensuring that test systems meet Safety, Quality, customer, regulatory, and business requirements while supporting program Delivery and Cost objectives.
Working as part of an Integrated Product Development Team (IPDT), you will lead the full test systems lifecycle from initial requirements capture through design, implementation, verification, release, and in-service support. You will demonstrate strong technical leadership, collaborate closely with Program and Engineering Project Managers, and provide guidance, coaching, and mentoring to engineers in the test systems team.#
** Job Description
**** Roles and Responsibilities*
* ** 1. Test Systems Lifecycle Ownership
** Own the technical solution for test systems in your product/project area, ensuring alignment to customer, regulatory, and internal requirements.  Lead the full Test Systems life cycle from concept and requirements definition through design, implementation, verification, formal release, and in-service support. Execute requirements, design, implementation, and verification using sound engineering principles, adhering to business standards, procedures, and program requirements. Ensure test equipment solutions are suitable for qualification, EMC, system verification, and production support, in line with DO-160, MIL-STD-461 and similar standards.

** 2. Technical Leadership
** Own the technical direction and accountability for test systems within your project to meet customer and derived requirements. Monitor and steer the technical solution, ensuring rigor in design and technical reviews for your test solution. Collaborate with the Designated Technical Authority (DTA) to ensure test system architectures and strategies are aligned to the overall product architecture. Engage SMEs and Chief Engineer’s Office as needed to resolve complex technical issues, de-risk solutions, and ensure compliance with internal design guidelines.

Ensure adherence to project plans, company and industry standards, and appropriate application of DTC (Design to Cost) and DFM (Design for Manufacture) / DFT (Design for Test) principles for test solutions.
** 3. Budget / Schedule / Scope Support
** Support the Control Account Manager (CAM) and EPM in delivering the technical solution to the agreed scope, schedule, and budget for your project. Protect against internal and external scope creep for the test system, identifying potential changes early and supporting mitigation. Clearly communicate technical expectations to the engineering team, including definition of done, entry/exit criteria, and required deliverables. Support work package planning (e.g., rolling wave planning, milestones, and estimates) and provide input to technical metrics to monitor progress and health of test activities.

Provide timely technical inputs to program reviews, Toll Gates, forecast updates, and risk & opportunity reviews as requested by EPM/PM.
** 4. Cross-functional Collaboration and Customer Interface
** Act as the engineering interface to Program Management on test systems topics, clearly articulating technical direction, risks, and decisions. Liaise and interface with Systems, Hardware, Software, Manufacturing, Sustaining, Quality, Supply Chain, and Lab Operations to ensure integrated and robust test solutions. Support Program Manager and EPM in customer and certification discussions related to test system…