Test Manager
Airbus Defence and Space
Overview
As Systems Test Manager, you will lead end-to-end SATCOM testing for government and MILSAT projects, shaping test policies and plans. You’ll work across R&D to acceptance phases, ensuring TCQ through rigorous V&V activities. You’ll mentor teams, drive improvements, and partner with customers to deliver secure, high-quality software and systems. This role offers hybrid work, travel for projects, and a strong focus on risk reduction and performance.
Pay / Benefits- competitive salary
- annual profit share
- contributory pension
- hybrid working
- flexible hours
- car leasing scheme
- Lead end-to-end SATCOM testing across ground segments, stations, modems and user terminals
- Develop and maintain test and verification/validation (V&V) strategies and plans
- Champion customer requirements throughout projects to ensure on-time, on-budget, quality delivery
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams during bids and project phases in fast-paced environments
- Train engineers on rigorous testing practices to meet project requirements
- Manage testing activities on customer sites during acceptance testing
- Keep engineering practices up-to-date with new testing technologies and methods
- Domain experience in SATCOM testing (ground segments, ground stations, modems or user terminals)
- Experience with IV&V and end-to-end testing
- Proven ability to define and implement test strategies and plans
- Ability to train and mentor engineers and testers
- Customer-facing delivery experience and strong collaboration skills
- Collaborative
- Proactive problem-solving
- Effective communication
- SATCOM testing expertise
- Hardware, firmware and software integration testing
- Test strategy, verification and validation (V&V)
Reference: WJ-747_30151195