Test And Testability Expert

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.

• 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

• 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