Systems Integration and Test Engineer

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Lead the integration of hardware and software systems to deliver reliable, high-quality solutions that meet business goals, customer requirements, and regulatory standards. This role requires strong technical expertise, collaboration, and problem-solving to ensure smooth integration, optimal performance, and lasting system reliability.

Key Accountabilities

• Technical Leadership - Provide expert advice, mentoring, and best-practice guidance to ensure solutions meet business and operational needs.
• Integration Planning - Create and manage integration plans, coordinate cross-functional activities, and mitigate risks.
• Systems Architecture - Design scalable, maintainable architectures and translate them into practical project trials.
• Testing & Trials - Plan and execute UK and overseas testing to validate functionality, performance, and compliance.
• Issue Resolution - Investigate issues, produce reports, and support verification and validation to ensure permanent fixes.
• Reporting - Deliver clear, timely reports and maintain accurate integration and performance documentation.
• Resource Management - Manage equipment, tools, and facilities to meet operational and statutory requirements.
• Stakeholder Support - Provide practical, compliant solutions and maintain clear communication across teams and customers.

Core Competencies

• Flexibility & Agility - Adapt quickly, guide others through change, and promote a culture of adaptability.
• Communication & Engagement - Tailor communication to the audience, listen actively, and present complex ideas clearly.
• Delivering Results - Set high standards, focus on customer needs, and drive continuous improvement.
• Planning & Organising - Build structured plans, monitor progress, and optimise resources.
• Problem Solving & Innovation - Analyse data, create practical solutions, and encourage new ideas.
• Self-Management & Development - Stay professional under pressure, act on feedback, and handle challenges positively.

Knowledge, Experience & Qualifications

• Proven experience integrating complex hardware and software systems in technical environments.
• Strong understanding of system integration, testing, verification, and validation.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards, statutory requirements, and compliance frameworks.
• Skilled in cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management.
• Willing to travel within the UK and internationally for integration, testing, and support.

Desired Skills and Experience

Systems Engineering, Integration, Test, Testing, Planning, Systems architecture, Trials, Investigations, Reporting, Analysis, Verification & Validation, Stakeholder management, Work package management.

Seniority Level: Entry level

Employment Type: Full-time

Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing

• Proven experience integrating complex hardware and software systems in technical environments.
• Strong understanding of system integration, testing, verification, and validation.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards, statutory requirements, and compliance frameworks.
• Skilled in cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management.
• Willing to travel within the UK and internationally for integration, testing, and support., Systems Engineering, Integration, Test, Testing, Planning, Systems architecture, Trials, Investigations, Reporting, Analysis, Verification & Validation, Stakeholder management, Work package management.