Systems Integration & Test Engineer – Deployed Mission Systems

Metrea delivers effects-as-a-service to national security partners across five domains and more than a dozen mission areas. These include airborne ISR electronic warfare secure communications aerial refueling special air missions aerial firefighting and advanced simulation. We own the whole stack: designing building and operating turnkey capabilities that give our partners decisive asymmetric advantage against rapidly evolving threats.

Our operating model is built around three interlocking pillars. The Support Groups provide a global shared-service spanning people finance platform operations legal and engagement. This frees up our Core Groups who develop and own mission capabilities end-to-end to focus entirely on delivery. The Market Groups apply a regional lens ensuring that our agile and adaptable capabilities remain aligned to the wicked problems that matter most to our partners across the Americas EMEA and Asia-Pacific.

At the heart of our model is a simple but powerful idea: be a true partner with skin in the game. Our partners need effects not just equipment. By owning the full stack from the lab to the field we are able to drive a continuous cycle of innovation that keeps our partners ahead. Its a fast-moving intellectually demanding environment where talented people are given real responsibility work on problems that matter and contribute to an enterprise that is growing quickly and deliberately.

Headquartered in Washington DC with facilities across the United States the United Kingdom as well as Continental Europe and Asia-Pacific.

TheDigital and Synthetic Capability Unit (D&S)is committed to providing mission-driven information solutions that seamlessly bridge the digital and physical realms. Leveragingcutting-edgetechnologies and advanced platforms we empower operational readiness and elevatesituational awareness across diversedomainsincluding air maritime and space.

As our Deployed Test Engineer (Systems Integration & Test Engineer Deployed Mission Systems) you will help ensure that our software systems integrated withaircrafthardware work correctly in real-world environments. You will support the deployment testing and validation of our systems onaircraft working closely with engineering teams and customers.This role does not involve permanent deployment to site when notdeployed you will be an active member of the Software QA team to help deepen your understanding of the Product.

This is a hands-on role that combines software testing system integration and on-site support.You willworkhands-on with real systems travel to interesting locations and develop both technical and communication skills.

• Assistin installing and updating software onaircraftand test systems
• Record andmaintain test evidence and deployment notes including test results defects and system configurations to support engineering teams and customer reporting
• Support system-level testing in real environments (includingaircraftreference systemsand simulators)
• Seek feedback and continuously improve technical andonsiteworking practices
• Help ensure the system meets functional and performance requirements
• Capture clear and actionable defect reports including steps to reproduce logs and environmental details
• Work with seniorEngineersto help resolve issues found during testing or deployment
• Work alongside customers and internal teams during deployments and testing
• Communicate clearly and professionally especially during on-site activities

• Basic understanding of software systems and integration concepts
• Background in and passion for Software QA & Testing
• Attention to detail and willingness to follow structured processes
• Good at thinking on your feet and adapting to new situations
• Degree or equivalent in Software Systems Electrical Aerospace Engineering or similar
• Systematic and proactive approach to problem-solving
• Strong communicationand stakeholder management skills
• Willingness and enthusiasm to travel regularly (including international travel)
• Basic knowledge of networking (IP connectivity troubleshooting)

• Private Medical Insurance
• Subsided gym membership / plans throughWellhub
• Electric Car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrificed pension scheme
• Free lunch on office days
• Enhanced Parental Leave
• 30 days annual PTO plus b/h
• Bonus Scheme
• Personal developmentopportunities

The employee will have the legal right to work in theUKand will be able to producerightto work documentation.

Metrea Mission Data (MMD)is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or other characteristics protected by law

This is a full-timeposition with typical working hours of Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to6:00p.m.

This joboperatesin a hybrid office setting(typically 3 days a week in our London OR Harwell office up to the employee)&and testsites

Travel is in this role.