Assist with the setup, configuration, and commissioning of hardware, software, and network components used in integration and test activities.
Contribute to the preparation of integration and test plans, procedures, scripts, and supporting documentation.
Execute defined integration and test activities under guidance, capturing results accurately and maintaining associated evidence.
Support verification, validation, and assurance activities by collecting test data and helping produce reports and technical summaries.
Investigate technical issues and defects using a structured fault-finding approach, escalating where appropriate.
Assist with build, test, and process automation activities, as well as continuous improvement of integration and test methods.
Work with engineers and other stakeholders to support design maturity by feeding back observations from lab integration and test execution.
Maintain clear, well-structured technical records using approved engineering tools and Microsoft Office applications.
Demonstrate an ability to want to learn and develop and take on more responsibility as knowledge and experience grows.
Understand the importance of deadlines and adapt to delivering tasks within programme timescales.
Support field-based trials, experimentation, or acceptance activities when required.
Typical Daily Activities
Typical day-to-day activities may include
Building and configuring system rigs, virtual machines, servers, or network elements for integration tasks.
Running test procedures and recording outcomes, anomalies, and observations.
Performing first-line technical troubleshooting across software, hardware, and network interfaces.
Supporting the production of defect reports, test reports, and acceptance evidence.
Assisting with the use of engineering lifecycle tools such as DOORS, RQM, RTC, ALM, or equivalent platforms.
Collaborating with more experienced engineers to understand system behaviour, interfaces, and integration risks.
Qualifications
Degree, HNC/HND, apprenticeship, or equivalent experience in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Networking, or a related discipline.
Additional Information
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose, offering impressive benefits:
A compressed nine-day fortnight and compressed hours - which means every other Friday off.
A personalized career development plan, alongside regular progress reviews - supporting and valuing your progression within the Company.
A flexible working environment where your contributions are recognized and rewarded with flexible benefits
We believe in maintaining a diverse workplace - inclusive of beliefs, cultural background, job experiences, thoughts and ideas. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we welcome you to join our inclusive team!
We are a Disability Confident Employer, as such we offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Please email disabilityconfident@gd-ms.uk if you would like your application to be considered under the DC Scheme. For more information on the Disability confident scheme in General Dynamics click here.
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