Test and Testability

Stevenage

3 weeks ago

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The Opportunity

Copello are supporting a leading Defence client in their search for a Test & Testability Expert to play a key role in shaping how systems are tested across their full lifecycle — from early concept through to production and in-service support.

You’ll report into the Head of Test & Testability, with strong project links to the Project Chief Design Engineer, and act as a Subject Matter Expert across multiple programmes.

As part of the Test & Testability Architecture team, you’ll help define smarter test strategies, improve Built-In Test architectures, and raise the quality and consistency of test specifications across projects — removing waste and focusing effort where it adds real value.

This is a senior, influential role where your technical expertise will directly shape product quality, efficiency, and ways of working.

What You’ll Be Doing

Own and define project test strategies and BIT architectures, including coverage requirements
Improve how test equipment requirements and specifications are written across programmes
Lead analysis of production test data to identify trends and diagnose failures
Model and analyse system test coverage and generate diagnostic instructions
Drive continuous improvement in ways of working across Test & Testability
Support Red Team reviews and critical issue resolution during development and manufacture
Support new product bids and early feasibility studies
Identify, document, and deploy best practice across the department
Mentor and support engineers within the Test & Testability team
Contribute to and lead technology and capability roadmaps

What We’re Looking For
Degree-level education (or equivalent experience)
Significant experience in electronic test across the full project lifecycle
Strong background in:
- Electronic circuit design, test, and failure analysis
- Test equipment design
- Requirements capture and specification
- Design for Test (DfT) and testability
Proven ability to provide technical leadership across complex design projects
Experience influencing senior technical and business stakeholders
Willingness to travel within the UK and EU when required

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