Software Test Engineer
Security cleared Software Test Engineer – (Embedded Systems)
Luton HQ (Four days a week)
Up to £71 p/h Inside IR35
SC clearance essential
*We are not looking for Automation Test, QA, Software Test Engineers, SDETS or Test Engineers without SC and experience testing Embedded Systems, these are essential requirements*
We are seeking an experienced security cleared (SC) Software Test Engineer with experience of testing real time embedded systems to support a growing Electronic Warfare programme, delivering cutting-edge defence technology within a well-established and mature engineering environment.
This is an exciting opportunity to work on mission-critical embedded systems, contributing to both current and future defence programmes while collaborating with highly skilled engineering teams.
The Role
As a Software Test Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of complex real-time embedded software systems.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Security cleared to SC level is essential
- Strong background in testing complex real-time embedded systems.
- ISTQB Foundation level knowledge or equivalent testing experience.
- Experience with test automation frameworks and scripting languages such as Python, C++, or similar.
- Good understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
- Defence, aerospace, or Electronic Warfare domain experience.
- Experience working within safety-critical or highly regulated environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Create test cases, test procedures, and automated test scripts for embedded systems.
- Perform integration, system, and regression testing on mission-critical software.
- Collaborate closely with software developers and systems engineers to identify, investigate, and resolve defects.
- Analyse test results and produce detailed reports with recommendations for improvement.
- Ensure compliance with internal quality standards, processes and best practices.