Gold Group Ltd
Head of Hardware Test & Integration
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Head of Hardware Test & Integration
Location: Rugeley
Salary: £Competitive
I am seeking an experienced Head of Hardware Test & Integration to shape and lead my client's UK-wide test and integration capability.
This is a senior technical leadership role with responsibility for defining the Test & Integration strategy across multiple programmes and products, as well as establishing and commissioning a new flagship test facility.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to build a high-performing team, introduce best-practice processes and develop a scalable, future-proof test capability supporting complex, safety-critical systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and deliver the Test & Integration strategy across UK programmes.
- Lead the setup, commissioning and ongoing operation of a new Test & Integration facility.
- Develop the long-term equipment, infrastructure and capability strategy.
- Lead, develop and grow a multi-disciplinary Test & Integration team.
- Provide technical authority for system integration, verification, validation and testing.
- Establish consistent processes, tools, governance and reporting across programmes.
- Ensure test activities are delivered to agreed schedule, cost, quality and compliance requirements.
- Work closely with Engineering, Programme Management, Operations, Quality and customers.
- Drive continuous improvement, technical excellence and a strong culture of accountability.
- Support customer acceptance, demonstrations and technical reviews.
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Essential Experience
- Proven senior leadership experience within Test & Integration, Systems Integration, V&V or a related engineering discipline.
- Experience developing and implementing test strategies across complex programmes.
- Strong understanding of system-level integration, verification and validation.
- Experience establishing or managing complex test facilities and equipment.
- Proven experience leading and developing engineering teams.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Experience within a complex engineering, regulated or technology-driven environment.
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Desirable
- Chartered Engineer or equivalent.
- Defence, aerospace or maritime experience.
- Experience with safety-critical or mission-critical systems.
- Knowledge of the UK MOD regulatory environment.
- Experience establishing new engineering facilities or centres of excellence.
- Experience with customer acceptance and qualification activities.
Location & Working
Occasional travel to other UK sites may be required.
PLEASE NOTE
Security Clearance (SC) or eligibility to gain is required to be considered for this vacancy.
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