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Tata Technologies · 21 hours ago

Defense Senior Test Engineer

Tata Technologies is seeking a Defense Senior Test Engineer responsible for planning, developing, and executing test strategies to ensure system functionality, reliability, and compliance with defined requirements. This role plays a critical part in validating system performance, identifying risks, and improving overall product quality through structured testing and process improvement initiatives.

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Responsibilities

Develop, document, and maintain comprehensive test plans, test procedures, and test cases based on system and subsystem requirements
Execute functional, integration, system, and regression testing across hardware and software components
Analyze test results, document defects, and collaborate with engineering teams to support root cause analysis and resolution
Participate in requirements reviews to ensure testability, clarity, and traceability
Support verification and validation (V&V) activities throughout the product lifecycle
Maintain traceability between requirements, test cases, and verification results
Identify gaps, inefficiencies, or risks in existing test processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives
Develop and improve test processes, documentation standards, and best practices
Support system-level test events, including integration, qualification, and acceptance testing
Contribute to technical reviews and provide input on test readiness and system maturity
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including systems, software, hardware, and quality engineering

Qualification

Test plan developmentSystems-level testingProcess improvementTest automation toolsDefect tracking systemsAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsMentoring others

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
6+ years of experience in a test, verification, or validation role within a technical or engineering environment
Experience developing structured test plans, procedures, and test reports
Experience contributing to process improvement or quality initiatives
Experience in systems-level testing or integration testing
Familiarity with requirements management and traceability concepts
Experience working with cross-functional engineering teams
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to interpret technical requirements and translate them into effective test strategies
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
Understanding of test lifecycle management and defect tracking systems
Able to interpret engineering drawings, related specifications and requirements and communicate them to the cross-function team
Ability to drive process improvement initiatives and mentor others in best practices

Preferred

Master's degree in Engineering or a related technical field
Experience in regulated or safety-critical environments (defense, aerospace, automotive, etc.)
Familiarity with test automation tools, scripting, or data analysis
Experience supporting rapid prototyping and early-stage development, including testing of evolving hardware, software, or integrated system prototypes
Working knowledge of Vetronics systems and applications
Experience to hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), software-in-the-loop (SIL), or simulation-based testing environments

Company

Tata Technologies

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Tata Technologies is a product engineering and digital services company that provides product development solutions for manufacturers.

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$553.77M
Key Investors
TPG Rise Climate FundWarburg Pincus
2023-11-30IPO
2023-10-13Secondary Market· $193.77M
2017-06-15Secondary Market· $360M

Leadership Team

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S. Sukanya
COO
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Anand Kumar
Chief Digital and Information Officer
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