Test Engineer

Hiring: Software / Firmware Test Automation Engineer

Location: Lisburn

Contract: 12 month - inside IR35.

A forward-thinking engineering organisation driving the green energy transition is looking for an experienced Firmware Test & Automation Engineer to join their R&D team.

This role sits within an Agile Scrum environment, working closely with firmware developers and product teams to design and execute both manual and automated testing solutions across a range of advanced technologies.

What you’ll be doing:

• Designing and executing test strategies for firmware products

• Building and maintaining automation frameworks (Python, Robot Framework or similar)

• Improving test efficiency, coverage, and reliability through automation

• Reviewing requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria

• Creating detailed test plans, cases, and documentation

• Running smoke and regression testing (manual and automated)

• Debugging, analysing results, and supporting defect resolution

• Collaborating closely with development teams in a fast-paced environment

What we’re looking for:

• Strong experience in firmware testing and automation

• Proven track record building automation frameworks

• Hands-on with Python and test automation tools

• Experience testing microservices in Docker environments

• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g. Jenkins)

• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills

• Experience with tools like Selenium, GitHub, and Jira is beneficial

Nice to have:

• Background in embedded systems

• Linux experience

• Exposure to electronics testing tools (oscilloscopes, signal generators)

• Interest in emerging testing tools and methodologies

• Experience mentoring or supporting team members

This is a unique opportunity to work across cutting-edge technologies, from hardware-level measurement systems through to cloud-based industrial solutions.