ITEA & Trials Engineer

Rheinmetall$80K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Defence Technology, or related field.
  • Experience in Test & Evaluation, System Integration, or Trials Engineering in Defence or similar settings.
  • Demonstrated experience in executing trials.
  • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Good communication and teamwork abilities.
  • Knowledge of technical publications relevant to defence and simulation.
  • Understanding of the Strategic Defence Review (SDR 2025).

Responsibilities

  • Execute the Verification, Trial, and Experimentation Plan (VTEP).
  • Develop Integrated Test, Evaluation and Acceptance Plan (ITEAP) from VTEP.
  • Ensure all Products, Services, and Systems align with architectural frameworks.
  • Verify system interoperability with legacy systems and other ACTS services.
  • Conduct various levels of testing and trials including Pilot and User Acceptance Trials.
  • Support governance of ITEA activities across the capability lifecycle.
  • Validate Products, Services, and Systems against specified standards.

Benefits

  • 25 days holiday plus Bank holidays, increasing with service.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • 4-times Death-in-Service scheme after 3 months of service.
  • BUPA Healthcare & Dental-Care Insurance after probation period.
  • Long Service Rewards with additional holidays.
  • Enhanced employer pension contributions of 6.8%.
  • Opportunities for excellent training and development.
Full Job Description
The Role:

This role is the Integrated Test, Evaluation and Acceptance (ITEA) and Trials Engineer, who is responsible for assigned OMNIA ITEA and Trials activities on behalf of the Configuring Service.

Reporting:

This position reports directly to the ITEA & Trials Lead Engineer.

Job Description:

As a member of the Integration, Test, Evaluation, and Acceptance (ITEA) team, you will contribute to the rigorous testing, verification, and validation of new and updated Products, Services, and Systems (PSS). Working under the guidance of the ITEA Lead, your efforts will support the smooth transition of capabilities into the ACTS service, ensuring alignment with Defence architectural standards, safety requirements, and interoperability goals.

You will assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of structured testing and trials as part of the Verification, Trial, and Experimentation Plan (VTEP). Your work will help confirm that solutions meet defined capability and integration requirements. This role offers the opportunity to work within advanced test environments and collaborate with engineering, acquisition, and operational teams across Defence. You will play an important part in validating capability performance, supporting system interoperability, and ensuring readiness for service across next-generation simulation training systems.

Responsibilies & Tasks:

Trial Planning & Execution:
  • Execute the Verification, Trial and Experimentation Plan (VTEP)
  • Develop the Integrated Test, Evaluation and Acceptance Plan (ITEAP) from the VTEP, including:
  • Subordinate Test and Trials Plans
  • Capability Integration Plans
  • Stakeholder analysis
  • Data capture and reporting strategies
  • Resource requirements (tools, equipment, data, personnel)

Capability Integration & Testing:
  • Ensure all PSS align with architectural frameworks, including:
  • Compliance and enhancement of the ACTS Technology Roadmap
  • Generic Base Architecture (GBA)
  • Generic Vehicle Architecture (GVA)
  • Generic Soldier Architecture (GSA)
  • Verify system interoperability with:
  • Existing and legacy systems
  • Other ACTS services and data sources
  • Directed external dependencies

Trials & Acceptance:
  • Conduct progressive testing and trials including:
  • Pilot / Concept Trials
  • Initial Integration Trials
  • User Acceptance Trials (UAT)
  • Leverage the testing environment to:


WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

  • Validate interoperability and integration
  • Support Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) blended simulation environments
  • Enable dynamic injects, performance analysis, and After-Action Reviews (AARs)
  • Participate in and support:
  • Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
  • Critical Design Reviews (CDR)
  • Safety and Environmental compliance testing
  • Produce and deliver:
  • Acceptance Case Reports (ACRs)
  • Trial Reports
  • Safety & Environmental Case Reports

Governance & Lifecycle Support:
  • Support governance of ITEA activities across the capability lifecycle.
  • Ensure access to and configuration of engineering information and test evidence across the PSS lifecycle.
  • Validate PSS against ISO 44001-aligned acquisition and supply chain management principles.

Skills:

Required:
  • Degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Defence Technology, or a related discipline.
  • Experience in Test & Evaluation, System Integration, or Trials Engineering in a Defence, or similar environment.
  • Demonstrated experience in executing trials.
  • Analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently and cooperatively in a distributed team
  • Good communication and teamwork skills
  • Knowledge and confidence in technical publications
  • Combined Arms Tactical Trainer (CATT) Virtual Battlespace (VBS), Tactical Engagement Simulation (TES), Command and Staff Trainer (CAST) Combined Arms Virtual Dismounted (CAV-D)(V).
  • Understanding of the Strategic Defence Review (SDR 2025)

Desirable:
  • Experience with open training and simulation standards:
  • High-Level Architecture (HLA)
  • Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS)
  • UCATT, MILES, or similar systems
  • Knowledge of CT systems, mission training tools, and synthetic environments.
  • Familiarity with the UK MOD Land Industrial Strategy, acquisition lifecycle, and ITEA governance models (e.g. Knowledge in Defence (KiD), Defence Equipment and Support processes (DE&S).
  • Experience with Defence architectural compliance (e.g. GBA, GSA, GVA) and capability development frameworks, or equivalent.
  • Postgraduate qualifications or certification in Systems Engineering (e.g., INCOSE), Test & Evaluation, or Program Management.
  • Previous defence experience

*Applicants must be willing to work within the Defence sector and undertake Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Clearance (SC) checks, if not already held.

Personal Attributes:

We are looking for individuals who want to serve. You'll have a mission focus, and the enthusiasm and drive to 'get things done'. You'll want to work in collaboration with other defence training organisations, and the British Army.

You won't let bureaucracy get in the way of what needs to be done, you'll learn lessons and share these lessons across the team. You won't necessarily have a military background, but you'll understand what it means to serve and to put the mission first.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

We want REUK to be the employer you choose to build your career with. We have lots of opportunity to grow as our business continues to grow.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace for all.

We are proud supporters of the Armed Forces Community.

We welcome applications from Veterans, Reservists, Cadet Force Adult Volunteers and military spouses and partners.

We are passionate about finding the right people to join us and we want you to be proud to work with us. Our vision is to become a recognised and respected solution provider while delivering high-technology, high reliability & high-quality products and systems.

As an REUK Employee we offer you:
• 25 Days holiday plus Bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Flexible Working
• 4-times Death-in-Service Scheme (3 months of service)
• BUPA Healthcare & Dental-Care Insurance (after successful completion of probation period)
• Long Service Rewards with additional holidays
• Enhanced Employer Pension contributions of 6.8%
• Salary sacrifice schemes for Cycle to Work
• Excellent Training Opportunities
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Buying & Selling of Annual Leave
• Staff social events throughout the year
• Recognition for your work

CONTACT INFORMATION

Applicants must be willing to work within the Defence sector and undertake Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Clearance (SC) checks, if not already held.

To apply, please submit your CV to [email protected]

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