The Group has the responsibility for the provision of Test
Systems to validate the performance of Equipments and
Payload products; these focus on research, development and
deployment in the field of RF and microwave space qualified
technologies.
Tasks
The primary tasks of the Software Manager are
o to manage our software team who have
responsibility for providing:
Systems functional architecture infrastructure,
Measurement software
Interfacing and DUT simulation software
Test Results and analysis
System calibration and verification
o to own the software development process,
providing.
Regular reporting to line management
liaison with Project Team Leaders (PTL) and
Project Managers.
Test System Software Strategy
Oversight of the software development status
Adherence to Operational project needs
Impetus for process improvement
Qualification and Skills
5-years minimum theoretical knowledge and
practical experience in the
design and implementation of Software for
Automated Test Systems
Minimum Degree or equivalent in an Engineering
or Science subject
Demonstrable Project and Man Management Skills
Good interpersonal and team skills
Knowledge of commercial Software Packages
Test Stand, Lab View, HP VEE, HT Basic, Math Cad,
Mat Lab
SourceSafe
Operating System Environments: Windows, UNIX,
NT SUN
Networking: LAN, USB, GPIB, .NET, [URL Removed]
Excellent Communication skills verbal and
written at all levels, including writing System design
documents, Technical notes and Test Procedures & Reports,
and negotiating win-win situations with internal customers &
suppliers
Responsibilities
Resource/Operational Management:
Ensure that the required software skills are
available to meet the demand of all programmes
Ensure the verification and maintenance of all
software schedules and budgets including reports
Ensure appropriate training is provided to the
software team and controlled to company processes
Technical Management:
Manage the software requirements and design
reviews
Advise on design product improvements
Review, and authorise for use, the Software
documentation for the full product life cycle (analysis and
design through to validation and delivery)
Track Software issues and manage interfaces into
other Departments/BU s
Ensure software standards, processes and
procedures are aligned to company quality requirements and
ISO 9100/ TickIT
Co ordinate Test System software applications to
provide a common architectural approach for reuse across
applications
Evaluate and report system performance
Development of Reference Documentation for test
system control and software products |
