Systems Integration & Test Lead Engineer

The 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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