Embedded / Electronics Test Driven Development Lead
JOB LOCATION: BRISTOL
SECURITY CLEARANCE LEVEL: SC, BPSS Start
DURATION: 6+ Months (Extension Possible)
WORK PATTERN: Full Time ONSITE
RATE: £ 65 – £ 70 Per hr on Umbrella (Inside IR35)
TARGET INDUSTRIES AND COMPANIES. Is Defence a must?
If not what industries can be considered
Open to all industries (Def/Aero if possible, but not a deal breaker if not)
ALTERNATIVE JOB TITLES IN OTHER COMPANIES OR INDUSTRIES
(“Test Engineer” OR “Test Lead”)
Essential Skillset & Tools
knowledge of design methodology
TDD skillset (Test driven development)- evidence in previous roles.
CI/CD (Continuous integration) experience.
advantageous skills noted on jd.
Overview:
The UK Embedded Software department is at the core of weapon systems.
We create the complex, highly reliable real-time software that powers our missile systems and their components, ensuring that they provide the performance and functionality our users require when they need it.
We are involved all the way through development – from concept studies through trials firings and the move into production and service.
Role Requirements (skills, training and qualifications):
You will act as a technical leader, coach, and change agent, embedding Test Driven Development (TDD) practices into a team of highly capable engineers who have not previously worked in a TDD environment.
You will shape engineering culture and introduce TDD principles while maintaining clear organisational separation between development and testing.
You will not only coach the team, you will act as a hands-on test practitioner where you will personally design, implement, and execute most project tests to provide objective evidence of software quality in line with quality assurance requirements.
Skillset / Experience Required:
Essential
Strong background in Test-Driven Development practices
Experience with automated testing frameworks and CI/CD
Extensive hands-on experience designing and executing automated tests
Experience establishing test strategies from scratch
Demonstrated ability to coach experienced engineers
Strong requirements elicitation and analysis skills
Strong communication and facilitation skills.
Advantageous:
C / C++ / MatLab / Similink
Jetson Orin NX / Linux
Hardware-software integration
Simulation or real-time embedded systems
Safety-critical or high-reliability systems experience
Thank You.
Have a Great Day…
Kind Regards,
Karuna Kodiganti
Mobile: 07828 357 420
Desk: (0) 2380 011 168
Karuna@EndeavourRecruitment.com
www.EndeavourRecruitment.com
Electronics Engineering
26-02-2026
Closes:
30-05-2026
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