7 of 7 Contract Test Engineer Jobs in the South East

BPSS/SC Test Engineer – Azure Platform | £400 Outside IR35 | 3 Months Initial | Remote Opus are recruiting for a Platform Test Engineer to support a key government client with testing and assurance of a new Azure Platform deployed via Terraform and Git workflows. This role focuses on validating platform components against design, security, and compliance standards … TFLint, PSRule for Azure BPSS Required , SC Clearance Desirable Responsibilities: Design and execute manual/automated tests for Azure infrastructure Validate networking, identity, policy, and security configurations Build automated test scripts and integrate with Git workflows Maintain test plans, evidence packs, and assurance artefacts Support platform go-live readiness and compliance gates If you have active BPSS/… SC clearance and this Test Engineer role sounds like a good fit, please apply with your most up-to-date CV and I’ll be in touch. BPSS/SC Test Engineer – Azure Platform | £400 Outside IR35 | 3 Months Initial | Remote More ❯

Quest Global are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Test Systems Engineer/Test Equipment (TE) Development Engineer to join one of our Aerospace and Defence project team based in Luton , UK. Role Overview: The work will involve formalising the TE design for a Design Verification Test (DVT) system, based on an existing prototype test set-up, expanding and improving functionality of the system to meet test requirements and ensuring that each stage of the TE development process from Requirements through to Qualification is completed. Candidates must have previous Test Systems/Test Equipment development experience, test system design for complex, high-reliability systems, including Commercial OFF The Shelf (COTS …/custom hardware and test software. Ideally, we are looking someone with previous experience in Radar TE development but candidates with experience of other aerospace/defence applications, space, nuclear, automotive or transportation sectors will be considered. Job Responsibilities Will vary depending on level of experience but responsibilities may include: Establish test requirements for verification/qualification of More ❯

is a rapidly growing business designing some of the most innovative and interesting applications for the marine industry. If you are a meticulous individual with a passion for Electrical test, for a pre-production project then this could be perfect for you. Electrical Test Engineer Initial 6 months contract - Outside IR35 Marine applications ASAP Start Electrical Test Engineer Responsibilities will include: Test System Design and Planning: Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical engineers, software engineers and systems engineers to ensure test requirements are clearly defined and documented. Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and procedures to ensure electrical systems meet design specifications and performance requirements. Design and layout of electrical test … safety requirements. Identify, analyse, and resolve electrical system issues. Conducting root cause analysis in order to propose solutions and prevent future occurrence. Documentation and Reporting : Create and maintain detailed test documentation, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical reports related to electrical test. Create and maintain risk assessments, method statements and HV safety documentation. Manages and maintains test equipment, ensuring More ❯

Software Test Engineer Location: Aldershot Contract: 6 Months (Extension Highly Likely) Rate: £375 per day (Outside IR35) Role Overview We re seeking a seasoned Software Test Engineer to drive verification and validation activities. This role centres on HIL test development, test execution, automation, and ensuring software meets performance, safety, and quality standards. Key Responsibilities … Create clear, structured test cases and specifications from system and software requirements Develop and maintain HIL test setups using MATLAB/Simulink Run automated and manual tests to verify embedded software functionality Interpret test outputs, compile reports, and support fault investigation Review and refine software requirements from a testing and validation viewpoint Skills & Experience Strong background in … software or systems testing within automotive environments Practical experience with HIL platforms (dSPACE ideal) Solid understanding of MATLAB/Simulink for modelling and test work Competence in Python or similar scripting languages for automation Please submit latest CV if interested. More ❯

Job Title: Sc Cleared Test Engineer Location: Portsmouth Duration: Until 31/03/2026 Rate: Up to 650 per day via an approved umbrella company Our client, a reputable organisation in the defence and IT sector, is hiring for a skilled SC Cleared Test Engineer to join their team in Portsmouth. This is an exciting … contract running until 31 March 2026. The role offers a daily rate of up to 650 via an approved umbrella company. What you'll be doing: Develop and modify test scripts for acceptance testing of IT systems, focusing on Core/Hub Networks. Prepare comprehensive test documentation, including test plans, scripts, evidence collection, defect reports, and progress … updates. Conduct formal and informal testing in line with the System Test Plan on Test & Development Rigs. Support installation and configuration of Microsoft Windows Server 2012R2/16 core roles and features. Document test procedures and contribute to release notes. Collaborate with the IT&T team and report to project Test Managers to ensure testing aligns More ❯

Lead Automation Test Engineer – Playwright - SC Cleared - Inside IR35 We’re seeking a Senior Automation Test Engineer to join a high-profile secure government programme, contributing to the delivery of complex digital platforms.This role requires a hands-on engineer with strong test automation experience and the confidence to act as a Lead when needed … team.You’ll work within an agile, multidisciplinary environment, helping design and implement robust automated testing frameworks that ensure reliability and performance at scale.Key Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain automated test frameworks using Playwright, TypeScript and Java. Execute end-to-end, integration, and regression testing across distributed systems. Collaborate with developers, QA and DevOps to drive continuous testing and improve … release quality. Support integration testing with tools such as WireMock and Kafka. Build and manage test environments using Docker. Lead on testing standards and act as a point of escalation or stand-in for the Lead Engineer. Skills & ExperienceEssential: Strong experience in test automation engineering using Playwright, TypeScript, Java and Docker. Excellent understanding of automation frameworks, CI/ More ❯

Your new company Working for a renowned telecoms organisation Your new role Seeking a technical hands-on Test Engineer with strong experience in networking, managing, coordinating, facilitating & executing test plans, defect management and status reporting; primarily for Layer2 & Layer 3 testing work. What you'll need to succeed Technical Expertise: Strong hands-on experience with Layer … generators and tools such as Ixia, Byteblower, Wireshark. Testing & Automation: Skilled in manual and automated testing, including: Resource coordination (people, equipment). Defect investigation and management. Documentation (process updates, test plans, results, configuration). Status reporting. Experience with test automation frameworks and scripting languages (Bash, Python). What you'll get in return Flexible working options available. What More ❯