Techniche Global are supporting an engineering defence contractor to appoint a Senior Test Engineer. You will provide both management and delivery of our Client’s customers’ System Integration and Testing requirements being a key resource ensuring that the system delivered is fit for use and fit for purpose. Day-to-day, you’ll be leading project teams by managing and guiding staff to deliver solutions for both new and existing customers providing technical leadership at the heart of Defences modernisation.   
Salary:                 £50-65k
Location:              Portsmouth-100% onsite
Duration:             perm, full-time; 37 hours per week
Requirements:      eligible for SC Clearance
  
Key responsibilities

• Providing technical leadership and assurance by understanding and interpreting the appropriate technical standards required
• Supporting the development of Test staff in both technical disciplines and resourcing decisions
• Being responsible for the development of the design and implementation of IT Technical test frameworks
• The production of technical delivery plans and high-level documentation including reports, presentations and roadmaps
• Understanding market requirements and future technology developments and applying them to technical solutions

• Extensive experience delivering technical contributions in IT System Integration, testing methodologies and acceptance trails
• Proven experience being a Technical Leader contributing to both success and growth
• Demonstrable experience of broad comprehensive understandings and concepts within the areas of System Engineering, System integration and System testing
• The ability to make complex judgements based on advanced analytical thought with a strong commercial awareness
• Previous experience identifying problems and providing pragmatic solutions

• A first degree in Science, Engineering or an equivalent discipline

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
• Our Client supports the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining their Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community