709 Test Architect jobs in the United Kingdom

Important: All applicants must be able to obtain Security Clearance and must hold British Nationality as their primary nationality.

Working: The role offers flexible working but does require engineers on site for 3 days per week and is a on secure site where SC clearance is needed.

Overview : As the Test Architect you will be responsible for ensuring that design for test considerations are applied during the project development and specifying all system level factory, in-service and BIT routines. Whilst working closely with the manufacturing and design teams to ensure the final product is fully testable and to understand/minimise gaps in test coverage.

The opportunity:

• Take ownership of the test and testability aspects of the product.
• Generate and manage compliance with lower-level test requirements for design teams, including test access needs, BIT coverage/timings, and factory test functionality.
• Analyse and model the system to determine test coverage and generate diagnostic instructions.
• Work closely with the Chief Design Engineer to make cost vs test coverage trade-offs.

What we're looking for from you:

• Experience of test, electrical or electronic engineering.
• Proven experience in test, testability and test architecture.
• Experience in gathering requirements, overseeing projects and creating plans.
• Customer engagement.

Desirable Experience:

• Are you proficient in at least one of the following areas: digital electronics and microprocessor systems, analogue electronics, electronics testing, or test equipment design?

Company Benefits:

• Bonus: Up to 27% (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Car Allowance: 300 per month.
• Pension: Up to 14% total contribution.
• Parental Leave: Enhanced parental, maternity, and shared parental leave.
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days.
• Facilities: On-site perks like subsidised meals and free parking.
• Training and Development: Excellent opportunities for career progression and skill development

Company Details:

• The company are a multi-national group, being No 1 in Europe for what they do! With a number of awards and recognitions, with great career progression and opportunities across the business!
• It's no wonder, they have been among the winners of the annual Glassdoor Employees' Choice Awards, 2022, and most recently receiving three accreditation gold standard awards with Investors in People!
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• Enhanced parental leave: Offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.

Even if you feel like you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to reach out an apply.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Senior Test Architect to take on a key technical expert role within a leading Defence/aerospace organisation. You’ll be at the forefront of shaping how complex missile systems are tested – from early design studies through to production and long-term support.

This role will see you defining test strategies, designing and specifying test equipment, and analysing production data to spot issues and improve reliability. You’ll also play a major part in setting best practice across projects, mentoring engineers, and influencing technical direction at a senior level.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Define and manage test strategies for complex Defence systems.
• Specify and support the design of test equipment and tools.
• Analyse test and production data to diagnose issues and recommend improvements.
• Contribute to system modelling to assess test coverage and diagnostics.
• Support bid activities and major project reviews.
• Share best practice across projects and mentor junior engineers.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree (or equivalent) in Electronics/Engineering.
• Strong background in electronic circuit design, testing, and failure analysis.
• Proven experience in test equipment design and requirements capture.
• Knowledge of Design for Testability (DfT).
• Ability to lead technically and influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach.
• Willingness to travel in the UK and occasionally EU.

What’s on Offer

• Salary circa £72,000 depending on experience.
• Company bonus of up to 27% of base salary.
• £300 per month car allowance.
• Pension scheme with up to 14% total contribution.
• Private medical insurance.
• Flexible working arrangements (hybrid – 3 days onsite per week).
• Enhanced parental leave.

• Perform day to day API Automation using C#, Specflow
• Automate interactions with Azure services and resources such as Service Bus, Logic apps, Function Apps, Storage etc.
• Perform automated DB checks as part of API testing
• Leverage Service Bus emulators, Service Virtualization, mocking and stubbing as part of test automation
• Spin-up services within the pipeline environment, leverage docker containers to run the tests within ADO pipelines
• Good understanding and working experience with Azure DevOps and Git
• Must possess programming expertise in C# and familiarity with .Net environments and runtime
• Should have good understanding of Agile and must actively participate in all scrum ceremonies
• Act as a liaison between SDETs, Dev & Ops in taking shift-left and isolated testing forward.
• Align with Dev Tech Stack and bring in feasible testing technologies/solutions
• Work with Tech leads and ensure automated functional and performance testing is carries out within sprints
• Manage and guide small team of SDETs and enable the team to achieve sprint goals
• Should have understating of component testing, isolated testing and contract testing
• Perform day-to-day code reviews and align with dev process in PR reviews and merges
• Should promote coding standards and guidelines and align the testing with test pyramid

• Perform day to day API Automation using C#, Specflow
• Automate interactions with Azure services and resources such as Service Bus, Logic apps, Function Apps, Storage etc.
• Perform automated DB checks as part of API testing
• Leverage Service Bus emulators, Service Virtualization, mocking and stubbing as part of test automation
• Spin-up services within the pipeline environment, leverage docker containers to run the tests within ADO pipelines
• Good understanding and working experience with Azure DevOps and Git
• Must possess programming expertise in C# and familiarity with .Net environments and runtime
• Should have good understanding of Agile and must actively participate in all scrum ceremonies
• Act as a liaison between SDETs, Dev & Ops in taking shift-left and isolated testing forward.
• Align with Dev Tech Stack and bring in feasible testing technologies/solutions
• Work with Tech leads and ensure automated functional and performance testing is carries out within sprints
• Manage and guide small team of SDETs and enable the team to achieve sprint goals
• Should have understating of component testing, isolated testing and contract testing
• Perform day-to-day code reviews and align with dev process in PR reviews and merges
• Should promote coding standards and guidelines and align the testing with test pyramid

• Quality Management System (QMS) Oversight:
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality management systems in line with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards.
• Conduct internal audits and facilitate external audits to ensure ongoing compliance and identify areas for improvement.
• Manage and update quality documentation, procedures, and records.

• Create comprehensive system reports for General Administration (GA) purposes using Microsoft Package tools.
• Analyze data to identify trends, root causes of non-conformities, and opportunities for process optimization.
• Present findings and recommendations to management.

• Manage and oversee compliance with established management systems for ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
• Demonstrate knowledge or experience with British Retail Consortium (BRC) standards.
• Possess knowledge or experience with Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) principles and standards.

• Assist in the planning and implementation of data security protocols and best practices to protect sensitive company information.

• Undertake various administrative tasks as required to support the smooth running of the department and wider business operations.

• Experience: 2-3 years of experience upwards in a Quality Assurance or similar role.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Package (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for reporting and data management.
• Industry Knowledge: Proven experience with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 management systems.
• Desirable: Experience or knowledge of BRC (British Retail Consortium) and FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) standards.
• Advantageous: Previous experience within the food industry.
• Personal Attributes: Highly organised, meticulous attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Monday to Friday, 9am - 6pm

• 30,000 - 40,000 per annum, depending on experience

Quality Assurance Engineer - Manufacturing | Bolton

Join a cutting-edge manufacturing environment where your expertise in quality assurance will directly impact high-profile engineering projects. We're looking for a proactive QA Engineer to support and improve manufacturing processes across multiple UK sites.

What you'll be doing:

• Drive quality excellence across manufacturing programmes

• Lead audits, risk assessments, and non-conformance investigations

• Influence continuous improvement and ensure compliance with industry standards

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time, to cost, and at high quality

What you'll bring:

• HNC/HND or equivalent in a relevant subject

• Strong experience in quality assurance within engineering/manufacturing

• Solid knowledge of EN9100/AS9100 and auditing practices

• Confident using problem-solving tools (8D, 5Y, PFMEA)

• Great communication skills and a drive to make real impact

Ready to shape the future of manufacturing quality? Apply now and help drive world-class performance.

• Quality Management System (QMS) Oversight:
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality management systems in line with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards.
• Conduct internal audits and facilitate external audits to ensure ongoing compliance and identify areas for improvement.
• Manage and update quality documentation, procedures, and records.

• Create comprehensive system reports for General Administration (GA) purposes using Microsoft Package tools.
• Analyze data to identify trends, root causes of non-conformities, and opportunities for process optimization.
• Present findings and recommendations to management.

• Manage and oversee compliance with established management systems for ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
• Demonstrate knowledge or experience with British Retail Consortium (BRC) standards.
• Possess knowledge or experience with Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) principles and standards.

• Assist in the planning and implementation of data security protocols and best practices to protect sensitive company information.

• Undertake various administrative tasks as required to support the smooth running of the department and wider business operations.

• Experience: 2-3 years of experience upwards in a Quality Assurance or similar role.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Package (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for reporting and data management.
• Industry Knowledge: Proven experience with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 management systems.
• Desirable: Experience or knowledge of BRC (British Retail Consortium) and FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) standards.
• Advantageous: Previous experience within the food industry.
• Personal Attributes: Highly organised, meticulous attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Monday to Friday, 9am - 6pm

• 30,000 - 40,000 per annum, depending on experience

Quality Assurance Engineer - Manufacturing | Bolton

Join a cutting-edge manufacturing environment where your expertise in quality assurance will directly impact high-profile engineering projects. We're looking for a proactive QA Engineer to support and improve manufacturing processes across multiple UK sites.

What you'll be doing:

• Drive quality excellence across manufacturing programmes

• Lead audits, risk assessments, and non-conformance investigations

• Influence continuous improvement and ensure compliance with industry standards

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time, to cost, and at high quality

What you'll bring:

• HNC/HND or equivalent in a relevant subject

• Strong experience in quality assurance within engineering/manufacturing

• Solid knowledge of EN9100/AS9100 and auditing practices

• Confident using problem-solving tools (8D, 5Y, PFMEA)

• Great communication skills and a drive to make real impact

Ready to shape the future of manufacturing quality? Apply now and help drive world-class performance.

Working pattern: Hybrid working available

This is an exciting opportunity for a self-driven individual to shape and implement a structured Test Philosophy for both current and future products.

As a Hardware Test Verification Architect , you'll take on a highly visible role, working across a variety of business areas, engaging with multiple disciplines, and influencing the way we deliver testing across our programmes.

You will play a key part in improving development and manufacturing processes, collaborating with design, production, and manufacturing teams, while also sharing your expertise across the wider organisation.

• Lead the implementation of the Production Test Philosophy within programmes.

• Define test equipment requirements for products.

• Develop and deploy diagnostic strategies for production.

• Verify test coverage for current and future products to ensure they meet customer needs.

• Work closely with manufacturing and production design support teams to deliver successful production test activities.

• Act as a subject matter expert, sharing knowledge with peers and project teams.

Essential:

• Degree (or equivalent experience) in Mathematics, Physics, or Engineering.

• Strong awareness of development and production test techniques.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Excellent communication skills.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of model-based systems engineering (MBSE).

• Experience in developing and implementing test strategies and automated test equipment.

• Background in working with manufacturing and design teams.

• Work in a collaborative, multi-disciplined team with a focus on continuous improvement.

• Gain visibility across projects, programmes, and business functions.

• Benefit from strong professional development opportunities, with pathways into leadership or specialist roles.

• Access flexible and hybrid working options to support work-life balance.

If you're passionate about testing, eager to influence how products are delivered, and keen to make an impact in a growing, motivated team, we'd love to hear from you.