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Location

Crawley, West Sussex | United Kingdom

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Software Test Verification Manager page is loaded

Software Test Verification Manager

Apply remote type On-Site locations Crawley time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R0221126 Location: Crawley, United KingdomThales people architect solutions that enable two-thirds of planes to take off and land safely. We create in-flight entertainment systems that engross 50 million fliers every year and we develop the avionics that control the world’s largest commercial aircrafts. Our simulators train the next generation of pilots for fighter jets, transporters and search and rescue helicopters. And, together, each and every member of our aerospace team makes a difference.Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across five major industries; Aerospace, Defence, Ground Transportation, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.

Summary:

Thales people design solutions that enable two thirds of planes to take off and land safely. We create in-flight entertainment systems that engross 50 million fliers every year and we develop the avionics that control the world’s largest commercial aircrafts. In the UK, our simulators train the next generation of pilots for fighter jets, transporters and search and rescue helicopters; and, together, each and every member of our aerospace team makes a difference.

Primary Purpose of the Role:

We are currently looking for a Software Test (IVV) Manager to join Thales UK Avionics Division based in Crawley, United Kingdom.

As a Software Test Manager you will have the opportunity to lead software delivery teams across a range of projects, operating systems and development environments.

You will play a pivotal role within the software team working across a range of technology based solutions for Civil and Military customers in the areas of airborne voice and data communication services to support cockpit and cabin; secure on-board connectivity to facilitate multiple levels of secure information exchange; and tactical mission support from planning to execution and post flight review.

This position will be part of an integrated project team working with Test Verification teams from a range of engineering disciplines and Thales UK software wider community where you will gain exposure to a broad range of Thales products across all business lines. You will be given the opportunity to demonstrate knowledge and experience, across time you will gain recognition and development opportunities with the opportunity to progress into a technical expert.

Principal Relationships:

• Project Manager
• Project Software Engineering Manager
• Discipline Manager, Software
• Interfaces to Software Development Teams
• Interfaces to Specialists within AVS Businesses
• External interfaces to Software Suppliers
• Project Systems IVV Manager

Key Responsibilities and Tasks:

Day to day management of a software Test Verification team.

Planning and estimating software test and verification activities

Production of software IVV documentation e.g. SVP, STP,

• Monitoring delivery progress and reporting to the Project Software Engineering Manager

Identifying resourcing requirements to the Discipline Manager, Software

 
Supporting and encouraging team members

Allocating assignments to team members

Key performance Indicators against Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Take pro-active ownership of all software deliveries, delivering on time and within budget.
• Understand and adhere to design decisions
• Work with Technical Leads to ensure that all work produced is `designed to cost'
• Adopt the agreed business processes

Skills & Experience

Previous experience of Software test leadership

A track record of delivering software test and verification packages to schedule and budget.

A sound knowledge of Waterfall and Agile - Entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Projects

Experienced in System Testing, HSIT, Unit Testing

Experienced in Requirement analysis, Design, Coding, Testing & Configuration management,

Real-Time embedded systems & software in Development and Testing

Scripting Technologies: e.g. Perl scripting, Python, MySQL, Visual Basic

Experience of using JIRA for tasking

 

In addition any of the following would be advantageous:

• Ability to undertake development activities using Java / C / C++
• Understanding of configuration management, GIT, BitBucket
• Understanding of change control tools, JIRA
• Understanding of continuous integration tools, use of Jenkins
• Software Test tools – e.g. SCADE-QTE-RTRT, Rational Test Real Time (RTRT), Vector Cast
• Software standards: RTCA - DO-178B-C, DO-330, DO-331, DO-332
• DOORS
• People management experience

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In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.

At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.

Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.

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