Test and Acceptance Engineer

Test and Acceptance Engineer

We are currently recruiting for a Test and Acceptance Engineer at our Christchurch site. This is a long-term, on-site appointment complementing the existing wider team that provides support to a fully integrated command and control system for the MoD. This exciting systems & software programme covers many disciplines including design, development, installation, implementation, integration, acceptance, training, and logistics support. Please note this is a full-time onsite role with occasional travel to customer sites as required.

Core Duties:

• Design, develop, and execute test activities to ensure systems perform as expected and meet project requirements.
• Support the full testing lifecycle, including defect investigation, verification, validation, and the creation of clear test documentation and reports.
• Work closely with engineering teams to maintain and manage test environments, deployments, configurations, and software updates.
• Participate in customer acceptance testing and collaborate with stakeholders to demonstrate system performance and quality.
• Contribute to test planning and delivery, bringing practical testing experience and a proactive approach to problem-solving within a collaborative team environment.

Essential Skills:

• Proven experience in software testing across integration, regression, user acceptance, functional, non-functional, and performance testing, with an ISTQB Foundation qualification (or equivalent) desirable.
• Strong ability to evaluate requirements and translate them into comprehensive test scenarios, test cases, and execution plans.
• Experienced in identifying, investigating, documenting, and communicating defects, with proficient use of defect management and tracking tools to support development teams.
• Sound technical knowledge of Windows environments, including Active Directory, with the ability to utilise PowerShell and Command Prompt tools to support test execution and troubleshooting.

The Test Team:

The Test Team is responsible for assuring system quality, reliability, and performance through hands-on testing, defect identification, and results reporting. You will be part of a team working closely with testers, developers, and stakeholders, where you will design and execute test cases to ensure solutions meet business and user requirements. A diploma or degree in an engineering-related discipline is desirable.

Security Requirements:

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.