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++ / MatLab / Similink
  • Jetson Orin NX / Linux
  • Hardware-software integration
  • Simulation or real-time embedded systems
  • Safety-critical or high-reliability systems experience

Job Details

Company
Endeavour Recruitment
Location
Bristol, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom BS153
Employment Type
Contract
Salary
GBP 65 - 70 Hourly
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