Test & Acceptance Engineer

To lead/perform test activities and produce test documentation on allocated projects in support of the project T&A Manager to enable test and qualify our innovative leading-edge products for customer use., * Lead test phases and events for given projects

• Create and develop test plans, procedures and schedules for verification of design testing
• Prepare and agree test activities working to budgets and timescales for given projects
• Undertake testing and implement test solutions including qualification work
• Support integration and Set To Work of the project
• Provide testing expertise where appropriate
• Analysis and evaluation of test evidence and interpretation of test data
• Writing of reports and test documentation
• Ensure all test activities that are performed conform to external/internal requirements and necessary standards including Safety standards
• Support the T&A Manager of the project including with bid activities
• Implement the AEUK T&A strategy

• Must have proven ability in an Engineering discipline & preferably have proven ability managing/leading Test & Acceptance or Systems Engineering projects.
• Knowledge and understanding of System Engineering, specifically INCOSE (International Council of Systems Engineers) methods.
• Preferably have an understanding of military systems in particular maritime systems.
• Understanding of Electro-Mechanical testing and EMC/CE compliance.
• Must be capable of writing test plan, test procedures and technical reports and have experience of writing independently and extracting information from technical experts.
• Knowledgeable of Standards (particularly Military biased Def Stan, Mil-Spec …etc.) preferable.
• Knowledge of requirements management from a Test & Acceptance perspective with knowledge of DOORS or DOORS NG being advantageous.
• Proven ability using SAP ERP tools is desirable