Job Description
Role Purpose
The Test & Commissioning Manager is responsible for planning, managing, and
executing testing and commissioning activities for smart city software
platforms and associated field hardware deployments. This role leads internal
testers and external vendors to ensure integrated systems are delivered on
time, meet quality standards, and comply with technical and regulatory
requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Test
& Commissioning Management
- Develop and execute test and
commissioning strategies for smart city applications, platforms, and site
hardware. - Plan system integration testing
(SIT), user acceptance testing (UAT), and site acceptance testing (SAT). - Define test plans, test cases,
procedures, and acceptance criteria. - Ensure end-to-end validation of
software, hardware, network, and IoT integrations.
Team
& Vendor Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team
of testers and commissioning engineers. - Coordinate and supervise
third-party vendors and system integrators. - Assign tasks, track progress,
and ensure timely delivery of testing activities. - Act as the primary point of
contact for testing and commissioning across stakeholders.
Smart
City Software & Hardware Testing
- Oversee testing of smart city
applications such as Building Management System, Traffic management, Surveillance,
Lighting, Utilities, Parking, command & control platforms, and
analytics dashboards. - Manage commissioning of site
hardware including sensors, cameras, controllers, communication devices,
and edge equipment. - Ensure seamless integration
between field devices, backend systems, and cloud platforms.
Quality,
Risk & Issue Management
- Identify defects, risks, and
non-conformities; ensure proper tracking and resolution. - Work closely with development,
deployment, and operations teams to resolve issues. - Ensure compliance with project
specifications, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
Documentation
& Reporting
- Prepare commissioning reports,
test results, punch lists, and sign-off documents. - Maintain detailed documentation
for testing procedures and outcomes. - Provide regular status updates
to project managers and senior stakeholders.
Requirements
Required
Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in
Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics, IT, or related field. - 8+ years of experience in
testing and commissioning, system integration, or large-scale technology
projects. - Strong experience with smart
city systems, IoT platforms, or large enterprise software. - Hands-on knowledge of software
testing methodologies (SIT, UAT, regression, performance). - Experience with field
hardware commissioning and site deployments. - Proven ability to manage cross-functional
teams and external vendors. - Strong understanding of
networking, APIs, databases, and system integrations. - Excellent communication,
coordination, and documentation skills.
Preferred
Qualifications
- Experience working on
government or municipal smart city projects. - Familiarity with cloud
platforms, SCADA, GIS, CCTV, or IoT frameworks. - Certification in testing,
project management, or commissioning is a plus.
Key
Competencies
- Leadership &
decision-making - Problem-solving &
analytical thinking - Stakeholder coordination
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work in dynamic,
multi-site environments
We protect what matters.
We’re a skilled, collaborative, and increasingly diverse community of around 100,000 people in over 40 countries, creating some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace, marine, land, and security solutions.
At our core is an overarching purpose – we play our part in protecting those who protect us, making the future more secure for everyone. Those who connect with our purpose feel pride in being part of something bigger; motivated by their ability to make a difference by creating bold, pioneering products and services that can change the world we live in.
To do this, we must always look to the future to find new ways and new ideas to advance – whilst putting our people front and centre. Championing better ways of doing things, striving for excellence in everything we do, being more efficient and sustainable.
We have a 40+ year heritage of working in data and security. Since 2000, we have expanded rapidly through the digital revolution, working in multiple industries and building our portfolio of cutting edge solutions. Our new company, Digital Intelligence, launched at the beginning of 2022 bringing together digital capabilities from across the BAE Systems Group.
To secure our ambitious future, we are committed to investing in our people, with the tools, support and inclusive environment for you to embrace a fulfilling career. Life at BAE Systems is always dynamic and challenging, with immense opportunity, and lifelong development available to all.
Whether you’re an experienced professional or just stepping out into the world of work, we’ve a wide range of career opportunities available. Whether it's engineering or technology, project management or manufacturing, you'll be helping our customers protect what really matters.
- Opportunities -
Working at BAE Systems brings immense opportunity. A long and fulfilling career, with first-class training and lifelong development available to all, with all the support to help make it happen.
The scale at which we operate generates endless opportunities to work across diverse roles, specialisms, cultures and countries. Achieving our growth ambitions needs everyone to own their role and find their unique place. This is a place to be curious, build your network, feel empowered and motivated by your team, sharing in our purpose to protect what matters and create a safer future.
As many of our team can demonstrate, it’s possible to have multiple careers throughout your time here. There’s always the opportunity to retrain or reskill, whether through a formal programme or exploring our on demand virtual learning platform where you can explore tailored resources aligned to each of our functions.
- Learning beyond your role -
We provide the opportunity to get involved in projects outside of your primary remit. We encourage you to seek a stretch project in which you’ll gain different experiences. With our huge portfolio of products and our multinational presence, there are opportunities to get involved in something different around every corner. Additionally, we encourage involvement in community projects, STEM initiatives and our employee resource groups, which all provide valuable learning and development experiences that you may not have access to in your day-to-day role.
- Learning and resources -
Lifelong learning is a reality at BAE Systems, and we’re proud to be a diverse, inclusive, and supportive employer, helping everyone build a career to be proud of, delivering our purpose of protecting those that protect us all.
Our resources are accessible at any time and from any device and consider inclusive learning styles by offering these through a variety of platforms such as videos, books, guides and structured virtual learning programmes through our digital learning plaform, Spark.