DV Senior System Integration and Test Engineer

We are urgently seeking to recruit an Integration and Test Engineer to be based predominantly on-site at our Ampthill, Bedfordshire offices. You must be able to work in the UK without restrictions in accordance with UK National Law and be prepared to successfully undertake an appropriate level of UK National Security Vetting according to UK Government National Security Vetting criteria: DV Clearance will be required for the role - applicants should either already hold a DV or being prepared to go through an application immediately. Key Responsibilities: Test Planning & ExecutionDesign comprehensive test plans, cases, procedures, and reports.Execute test campaigns in line with specifications and timeline.Validate and analyse test data for accuracy and completeness.Documentation & Communication Author, review and sign off on all test documentation (plans, reports, logs).Provide clear, concise status updates to stakeholders (internal/external).Plan and carry out Test Readiness ReviewsTest Facility ManagementIdentify, evaluate and contract suitable test facilities via the supply‑chain representative.Act as the primary technical liaison with contracted facilities.Coordinate equipment transport to and from sites.System IntegrationDevelop and integrate automated test scripts into the broader tool ecosystem.Integrate large, complex solutions within the wider system‑of‑systems framework.Cross‑Functional CollaborationWork within a large, multi‑disciplinary engineering team to deliver systems on tight deadlines.Participate in verification and qualification trials (UK Defence Industry).Safety & SecurityEnsure all testing activities being conducted comply with safety protocols.Enforce data and equipment security requirements during testing.Field DeploymentsDeploy to trial sites for the duration of test campaigns as required.Travel between sites for meetings, reviews, and de‑briefs.