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