Test jobs in United Kingdom

Location: Oakdale Ct, Oakdale, Blackwood NP12 4AD, UK

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General Dynamics Mission Systems engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of more than 13,000 top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defence and scientific arenas. In the UK, we are leading the way in avionics and communication systems. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency.

We are currently recruiting Systems and Senior Systems Integrations Engineers to join our team.

As an Integration Engineer, you will contribute to the System Integration Team working on programmes responsible for developing the next iteration of Tactical Communications and Information System (TacCIS).

You will contribute to the design support, development, and validation and integration of solutions, and be an engineer within a team responsible for the delivery of a robust System Integration plan addressing the particular interests of stakeholders.

Typical daily activities could include:

• Informing systems design based on experience - setting up and executing integration activities in the lab to inform design.
• Provide input or produce test methods against mature designs that can be used to inform the test cases further down the process
• Author tests method/cases to the required standard to inform future programme execution
• Support the development of appropriate integration and test plans
• Support detailed planning to successfully schedule and execute integration and test activity
• Identify, define, and write tests, detailed procedures and scripts with reference to system specification, design and use cases
• Execute defined test activities including performance, characterisation and investigative tests
• Capture and manage test results and associated data, including additional formalities that may be required for verification and qualification
• Support the production of defect and test reports including associated analysis and test conclusions.
• For Senior roles you will support or assist more junior members and lead initiatives or some projects

To be successful in this role you will bring your knowledge and experience in the following areas:

• Competence in System Integration and Test with experience in complex development programmes
• Understanding of tactical network infrastructures, including C4I Systems, networks, radios, routers, switches, and system management
• Knowledge of Internet and OSI-layered communications models, messaging and routing protocols, TCP/IP, UDP in wireless and wired environments
• Technical awareness of electrical, mechanical and computer systems hardware, including commercial IT architecture
• Proven methodical analytic fault finding skills with ability to work in a technical laboratory environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, proficient in Microsoft applications, with ability to generate well-structured technical documents
• Experience with AI for process and documentation streamlining is desirable
• Experienced in the use of one or more the following engineering tools or equivalents: HP ALM, IBM DOORS, PTC Integrity Modeller, Rational Quality Manager, Rational Team Concert, and proficient use of Microsoft Office tools

Salary for this position is 36,000 to 60,000 depending on experience plus our excellent flexible benefits package.

We offer hybrid working - for this role ideally we are looking for an average of 2 days per week per month on site - there may be times where more time on site is required depending on the stage of the project.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose, offering impressive benefits:

• A compressed nine-day fortnight and compressed hours - which means every other Friday off.
• A personalized career development plan, alongside regular progress reviews - supporting and valuing your progression within the Company.
• A flexible working environment where your contributions are recognized and rewarded with flexible benefits

We believe in maintaining a diverse workplace - inclusive of beliefs, cultural background, job experiences, thoughts and ideas. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we welcome you to join our inclusive team!

Our success is fuelled by our colleagues and the wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills they bring to the Company.

We are a Disability Confident Employer, as such we offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please email disabilityconfident@gd-ms.uk if you would like your application to be considered under the DC Scheme.

All successful/appointed applicants must be able to obtain a level of UK Security clearance that is appropriate for the role and undertake suitable Right to work checks

Every application matters to us. We want you to know that each application we receive is reviewed by a real personnot just an algorithm. Our screening questions are also carefully considered to help us understand your experience and fit for the role.

We appreciate the time you take to apply.

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General Dynamics United Kingdom Limited is a leading prime contractor and complex systems integrator working in partnership with government, military and private companies around the world.