Test and Acceptance Engineer

Job Title: Test and Acceptance Engineer

Location: Christchurch – Onsite only

Salary: Up to £45,000 (dependent on skills and experience)

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Job Description:

We are currently recruiting for a Test and Acceptance Engineer at our Christchurch site.

This long-term and on-site appointment is a complement to the existing wider team that provides support to a fully integrated command and control system for the MoD. This exciting systems & software programme covers many disciplines including design, development, installation, implementation, integration, acceptance, training and logistics support, please note this is a full time onsite with travel to customer site as required.

Core duties:

• Design, develop, and execute test activities to ensure systems perform as expected and meet project requirements.
• Support the full testing lifecycle, including defect investigation, verification, validation, and the creation of clear test documentation and reports.
• Work closely with engineering teams to maintain and manage test environments, deployments, configurations, and software updates.
• Participate in customer acceptance testing and collaborate with stakeholders to demonstrate system performance and quality.
• Contribute to test planning and delivery, bringing practical testing experience and a proactive approach to problem-solving within a collaborative team environment.

Essential Skills:

• Proven experience in software testing across integration, regression, user acceptance, functional, non-functional, and performance testing, with an ISTQB Foundation qualification (or equivalent) desirable.
• Strong ability to evaluate requirements and translate them into comprehensive test scenarios, test cases, and execution plans.
• Experienced in identifying, investigating, documenting, and communicating defects, with proficient use of defect management and tracking tools to support development teams.
• Sound technical knowledge of Windows environments, including Active Directory, with the ability to utilise PowerShell and Command Prompt tools to support test execution and troubleshooting.

The Test Team:

Responsible for assuring system quality, reliability, and performance through hands-on testing, defect identification, and results reporting. You will a part of a team working closely with testers, developers, and stakeholders where you will design and execute test cases to ensure solutions meet business and user requirements. A diploma or degree in an engineering-related discipline is desirable.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 30th September 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.