Test Manager
Date: 2026-10-18T00:00:00
Location: Todmorden, West Yorkshire, GB, OL14 7
Application Deadline: 2026-11-17T10:00:31.9
Job Description
SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance
TRAVEL REQUIRED: Couple of times a year for several weeks at a time, dependent on project and customer needs requirements
LOCATION: Portsmouth
TYPE: Full time / STEM returner
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
- Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more
- Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL. There are no core hours on Friday afternoons. Employees may use this flexibility at their discretion, provided they fulfil their contractual working hours and meet business needs (such as urgent deadlines or client requirements)
- Personal Development: Personalised development plan and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities
- Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health/dental insurance/eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop, lunchtime pilates
- Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay), adoption / shared parental / caregiving leave
- Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)
Role Overview
This is a Systems Test Manager role. Familiarity with the following is essential:
- Installation, Verification, and Validation (IV&V)
- Test Stubs – Lower-level (called) modules / Top-Down Integration Testing
- Test Drivers – Higher-level (calling) modules / Bottom-Up Integration Testing
- Testing hardware, firmware, and software interactions
We are seeking a Test Manager to work on end-to-end SATCOM projects (Ground Segments, Ground stations, Modems, and user terminals) for Government, MOD, and Milsat customers. This includes defining business policies, procedures, processes, and practices.
How You Will Contribute to the Team
- Join different sized project teams from R&D to acceptance phase, adapting to fast-paced bids and projects
- Conduct acceptance testing on customer sites
- Champion customer requirements and testing teams to ensure on-time, on-cost, and high-quality delivery (TCQ)
- Continuously improve engineering processes by staying updated with technological and engineering developments
- Manage production of test, verification, and Validation & Verification (V&V) strategies and plans
- Train other Engineers (testers and non-testers) on rigorous testing practices respecting project requirements
Your Profile
- Experience testing one of the following: SATCOM, Ground Segments, Ground stations, Modems, or user terminals
- Passionate about improving the test process, from bug finding and fixing to early defect detection, enhancing quality, and reducing risks
- Enjoy using lessons learned and feedback to update and improve testing practices
- Willingness to grow with supported personalized development solutions
Support and Flexibility
Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time. Discuss your needs at interview. We can accommodate adjustments for the selection process such as accessible facilities, auxiliary aids, room layouts, etc. We are a Disability Confident Employer, offering interviews to applicants with disabilities or long-term conditions under the Equality Act 2010.
Additional Information
This role requires awareness of potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, supporting the company’s success, reputation, and sustainable growth.
Company Details
- Company: Airbus Defence and Space Limited
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Experience Level: Professional
- Job Family: Computing & Communication and Information & Data Processing
By submitting your CV or application, you agree that Airbus may store and use your information for monitoring purposes related to your application or future employment. We promote diversity and inclusion, welcoming all applications regardless of background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or religion. We do not request monetary exchanges during recruitment and support flexible working to foster innovation.
Summary
Location: Portsmouth
Type: Full time
Posted: Country: United Kingdom
Requisition: JR Posting ID: 647d004e6c ca6883c
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Job Description:SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security ClearanceTRAVEL REQUIRED: Couple of times a year for several weeks at a time, dependent on project and customer needs requirementsLOCATION: PortsmouthTYPE: Full time / STEM returner WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOUFinancial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much moreWork / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL.There are no core hours on Friday afternoons. Employees may use this flexibility at their discretion, provided they fulfil their contractual working hours and meet business needs (such as urgent deadlines or client requirements)Personal Development: Personalised development plan and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunitiesHealth & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop, lunchtime pilateFamily and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay), adoption / shared parental / caregiving leaveInclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity) This is a Systems Test Manager role, if ONE of the following isn’t familiar then it probably won’t be a suitable role for you:Installation, Verification, and Validation (IV&V)Test Stubs – Lower-level (called) modules / Top-Down Integration TestingTest Drivers – Higher-level (calling) modules / Bottom-Up Integration TestingExperience testing hardware, firmware and software and how they interact We are seeking a TestManager to work on end-to-end SATCOM projects (Ground Segments, Ground stations, Modems and user terminals Terminals) for Government, MOD and Milsat customers. This includes defining business policies, procedures, processes and practicesHOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM Join different sized project teams from the R&D to acceptance phase, being comfortable with fast and dynamic paced bids projects. Some acceptance testing on customers sitesChampion the customer requirements and testing teams throughout projects, ensuring delivery on Time, Cost and Quality (TCQ)Continuously improve engineering by keeping up to date with technological / engineering developmentsManage production of test and verification, and Validation and Verification (V&V) strategies/plans Train other Engineers (testers and non-testers) on the importance of vigorous testing that meet project requirementsABOUT YOUDomain experience of testing ONE of the following:SATCOM, Ground Segments, Ground stations, Modems or user terminals TerminalsPassionate about making a positive difference in the test process from start to finish, covering bug finding and fixing, detecting defects early and improving quality and reducing risks resulting in secure reliable software and customer satisfactionEnjoy using lessons learnt and feedback to improve the testing process, focusing on changes for the betterNot a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOUMany of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request. Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition under the Equality Act 2010 and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To ‘opt in’, just select the option during your application submission and your application will be considered accordingly.This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.Company:AIRBUS Defence and Space LimitedEmployment Type:Permanent——-Experience Level:ProfessionalJob Family:Computing&Comm and Info& Data Processing By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. Thisinformation will only be used by Airbus.Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.SummaryLocation: PortsmouthType: Full timePosted: Country: United KingdomRequisition: JR Posting ID: 647d004e6c ca6883c
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