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.
Job DescriptionThe Systems Integration & Test Lead Engineer is responsible for guiding and managing a team of system integrators and testers to ensure the quality of system modifications through effective build and testing strategies and execution. The Test Team Lead will be responsible for the Integration and Test Work Package Management. Their duties include developing test plans and strategies, overseeing test execution, analysing results, and delivering a set of assurance tests, and reporting on progress and quality metrics.
A key part of this role will be mentoring/coaching others, and influencing the implementation of Systems Engineering
Typical activities of the role include:
- Team Leadership and Management: Build, motivate, and manage the testing team, providing guidance and support.
- Test Strategy, Planning, and Execution: Develop and maintain comprehensive test plans and strategies, supervise test execution, evaluate results, and troubleshoot issues.
- Collaborative Working and Communication: Work with Systems Engineering, design, and product/supplier teams to create efficient test plans. Liaise with the customer test lead to deliver evidence for system acceptance.
- Work Package Management: Lead the test programme execution, report on progress, and manage issues and risks with the Programme Lead Engineer.
- Process Improvement and Quality Assurance: Monitor and optimise testing processes, define and track relevant metrics, and ensure alignment of testing goals with business objectives.
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QualificationsTo be successful in this role you will demonstrate:
- A background in the testing of communications and networking equipment is required. Experience of testing in a military domain is advantageous.
- A thorough understanding of system testing methodologies and tools
- Strong leadership and experience of leading multi faceted Test and Acceptance projects
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Experience in managing teams and projects
- Experience of working directly with customers to accept system requirements
- Strong communicator with the ability to work with multiple teams internal and external and effectively balance / prioritise work around programme milestones.
Salary for this position is £60,000 to £80,000, depending on experience plus our excellent flexible benefits package.
We offer hybrid working - for this role ideally we are looking for a minimum of 2/3 days per week on site or alternatively full time working on site.
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 [email protected] 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
Skills Required
- Background in testing of communications and networking equipment
- Experience of testing in a military domain
- Thorough understanding of system testing methodologies and tools
- Strong leadership and experience leading Test and Acceptance projects
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Experience managing teams and projects
- Experience working directly with customers to accept system requirements
- Strong communication and ability to prioritise work across multiple teams
- Able to obtain appropriate UK security clearance and pass Right to Work checks
General Dynamics Mission Systems Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits stand out with immediate 401(k) vesting and a dollar-for-dollar match up to 6% of pay, which is repeatedly positioned as a key strength of the total rewards package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are described as robust, including seeded PTO for new hires, a bank of holidays, and multiple leave types such as bereavement, jury duty, and military leave.
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Flexible Benefits — Schedule and work-setup flexibility is emphasized through options like a 9/80 arrangement and remote/hybrid availability in some roles, often treated as an important part of overall rewards.
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What We Do
At General Dynamics Mission Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, we develop mission critical C4ISR solutions across the land, sea, air, space and cyber domains, but that doesn’t tell our whole story. When downed pilots are isolated in enemy territory, our equipment gives them a lifeline to call home. When a student opens a textbook to learn about the universe, they’re looking at data and pictures sent using our technology. When the government needs to share crucial top-secret information, our products help them keep this information out of the wrong hands. When sailors need to locate underwater mines, our technology allows them to find explosives with unmanned underwater vehicles. Delivering C4ISR technology is what we do but we think why we do it is more important.
