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identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Join Our Team as a Cyber Security Test Engineer! Are you passionate about automotive technology and cybersecurity? Do you want to play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and security of cutting-edge vehicle systems … If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Bentley Motors, the leader in the prestigious automotive industry, is seeking a Cyber Security Test Engineer to join their dynamic team on a fixed-term contract for 4 months. This role offers a hybrid working model based out of our Crewe campus. If you're ready to make a … difference, read on! Role: Cyber Security Test Engineer Duration: 4 Months (extension options) Location: Crewe (2 days in the office) Rate: £40.46 per hour (outside IR35) About the role: As a Cyber Security Test Engineer, you will report to the Functional Manager - Product Security Test & Incident Management. Your primary responsibility will be preparing and executing More ❯

Production Test Engineer 12-month contract Based in Stevenage Offering 36ph Inside IR35 Are you an experienced Electronics Test Engineer? Do you have experience testing down to component level? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the … Production Test Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. You will be involved in: Providing test engineering support … to operators on the shopfloor Testing and diagnosing complex electrical/electronic systems, sub-assemblies, and circuit cards down to component level Generating test specifications, operator instructions, and technical reports - based on higher-level requirements and information Identify remedial and corrective actions Supporting meetings with Quality and Operations to provide status updates on Test Engineering actions and investigations More ❯

Production Test Engineer 12-month contract Based in Bolton Offering 37ph Inside IR35 Are you an experienced Test Engineer? Do you have experience testing down to component level? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Production … Test Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. You will be involved in: Providing test engineering support to … operators on the shopfloor Testing and diagnosing complex electrical/electronic systems, sub-assemblies, and circuit cards down to component level Generating test specifications, operator instructions, and technical reports - based on higher-level requirements and information Identify remedial and corrective actions Supporting meetings with Quality and Operations to provide status updates on Test Engineering actions and investigations Your More ❯

This Software Test Engineer role presents an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and innovative company at the forefront of the Satellite Communications industry based in Portsmouth. The successful candidate will be responsible for verifying and validating code quality, contributing to the delivery of software solutions, and supporting the development of comprehensive test documentation. This is a … contract role lasting around 12 months, and offers a 3 day onsite and 2 day from home working week. As a Software Test Engineer, you will be a key member of the agile development team, working collaboratively to design, implement, and test features for a new product. Your primary responsibilities will include: - Executing manual and automated testing … using Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber, Java, and Postman (or similar technologies) - Defining test cases and running test phases throughout the development process - Interpreting Model Based System Engineering Diagrams and supporting Test Readiness Boards and Test Reviews - Completing test phases independently and within a team environment To excel in this Software Test Engineer role, you More ❯

This Software Test Engineer role presents an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and innovative company at the forefront of the Satellite Communications industry based in Portsmouth. The successful candidate will be responsible for verifying and validating code quality, contributing to the delivery of software solutions, and supporting the development of comprehensive test documentation. This is a … contract role lasting around 12 months, and offers a 3 day onsite and 2 day from home working week. As a Software Test Engineer, you will be a key member of the agile development team, working collaboratively to design, implement, and test features for a new product. Your primary responsibilities will include: - Executing manual and automated testing … using Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber, Java, and Postman (or similar technologies)- Defining test cases and running test phases throughout the development process- Interpreting Model Based System Engineering Diagrams and supporting Test Readiness Boards and Test Reviews- Completing test phases independently and within a team environment To excel in this Software Test Engineer role, you More ❯

Test Engineer Data Platforms (FTC-6months Hybrid | London or Manchester) My client is looking for an experienced Test Engineer to take ownership of testing across modern data platforms. This is a hands-on role where you’ll design, implement, and execute test strategies for data pipelines, models, and reporting solutions built on Azure technologies. Key … and own the overall testing strategy for data pipelines, data models, and BI solutions. Develop and implement automated testing frameworks integrated with CI/CD pipelines. Design and execute test cases across data ingestion, transformation, storage, and presentation layers. Validate data accuracy, performance, and usability within Azure Databricks, Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake Storage, and Power BI. Establish … reconciliation, and compliance processes. Collaborate closely with data engineers, BI developers, architects, and product owners to embed testing best practices across delivery. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Test Engineer within data engineering or analytics environments. Strong knowledge of Azure data services – Databricks, ADF, ADLS, Power BI. Proficiency in SQL and data profiling for test design More ❯

Vibration Test Engineer My global aerospace company is looking for an experienced vibration test engineer to join its engineering team. Key Tasks Perform the operational preparation work and the technical support to enable vibration test execution testing, including the following: Running Tests Review and analysis of post test data Compiling of test data … producing test certification and reports Mechanical operations on test facilities to support desired test setup Perform Operational Test Preparation tasks Maintain test instrumentation, facilities and equipment Perform daily/Monthly Audits routines Responsible for delivering On Time, On Cost and On Quality Essential skills Solid knowledge of vibration testing techniques and associated mechanical processes. Hands … on experience in assembling mechanical test rigs and interpreting technical documentation. Capable of working independently with flexibility to accommodate non-standard working hours. Perform electrical functional tests on a variety of Mechanisms Products SADMs & ADTMs, Start up Currents, inrush Voltages, Insulation resistances, continuity checks, IR measurements Design and manufacture of bespoke test setups and tooling Support internal and More ❯

Test Engineer £500 per day (Inside IR35) Remote | Active SC & NPPV3 Clearance Required Our client, a leading technology consultancy, is looking for an experienced Test Engineer to deliver high-quality manual and automated testing for secure government and enterprise software projects. Key Responsibilities Design and execute test plans and test cases for new and … existing software. Perform manual and automated testing using Ruby and Selenium. Maintain and improve automation frameworks and CI/CD integration. Use Azure DevOps for test management, defect tracking, and reporting. Collaborate with developers and product teams to ensure quality and resolve defects. Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes and standards. Requirements Proven experience in manual and automated … and NPPV3 clearance (Warwickshire). Desirable API testing (Postman, Rest-Assured). Performance or mobile testing experience. Knowledge of Agile/Scrum and Git. A great opportunity for a Test Engineer seeking to work on secure, high-impact projects within a collaborative, forward-thinking environment, all while enjoying remote flexibility. More ❯

Test Engineer Active SC and NPPV3 clearance Initial 6 Month Contract INSIDE IR35 Remote £500 Per Day About the Role Yolk Recruiment are currently hiring for a hands-on Test Engineer with a strong mix of manual and automation testing experience to support a key secure software programme . You'll play a major role in … ensuring the quality and stability of critical systems, blending traditional test execution with automation scripting and test process ownership . This role suits someone comfortable working in a secure, Agile environment who can take initiative and deliver to high standards under minimal supervision. What You'll Be Doing Design, develop, and execute test plans and test cases for new and existing features Perform manual testing across functional, regression, integration, and UAT phases Create and maintain automated test scripts using Ruby and Selenium , integrated with CI/CD pipelines Support and enhance existing automation frameworks Manage test cases, defects, and reports within Azure DevOps (or similar) Collaborate with developers, product owners, and QA peers More ❯

Carbon60 are currently looking for a Software Test Engineer to join a client of ours based in Newcastle on a 12 month contract. As a Software Test Engineer, you will collaborate closely with developers, product owners, and other stakeholders to guarantee software quality at every stage of the development process. Your responsibilities will include: - Designing and … executing automated and exploratory tests, particularly in RESTful API environments- Contributing to the research, evaluation, and management of test automation frameworks- Supporting Test Readiness and Verification Reviews- Completing test phases independently and within a team environment- Collaborating with partner teams to prepare and execute Integration and Acceptance Tests- Adhering to rigorous engineering standards and contributing to Integration … work well within a team environment- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality, cost, and schedule- Confidence in interacting with internal and external stakeholders Desirable skills include: - Test Automation experience- Awareness of compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrityThis is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and innovative company that values its employees and More ❯

Carbon60 are currently looking for a Software Test Engineer to join a client of ours based in Newcastle on a 12 month contract. As a Software Test Engineer, you will collaborate closely with developers, product owners, and other stakeholders to guarantee software quality at every stage of the development process. Your responsibilities will include: - Designing and … executing automated and exploratory tests, particularly in RESTful API environments - Contributing to the research, evaluation, and management of test automation frameworks - Supporting Test Readiness and Verification Reviews - Completing test phases independently and within a team environment - Collaborating with partner teams to prepare and execute Integration and Acceptance Tests - Adhering to rigorous engineering standards and contributing to Integration … work well within a team environment - Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality, cost, and schedule - Confidence in interacting with internal and external stakeholders Desirable skills include: - Test Automation experience - Awareness of compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and innovative company that values its employees More ❯

Contract Automation Test Engineer - Fully Remote Outside IR35 Please note - to be eligible for this role you must be based in the UK with the unrestricted right to work in the UK. About the Client A well-established UK technology consultancy, recognised for delivering high-quality digital solutions across a range of industries. The organisation is known for … its collaborative culture, technical excellence, and commitment to innovation. The Role This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Automation Test Engineer to join a dynamic delivery team on a contract basis. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring software quality through robust automation testing, with a strong focus on BDD practices. Key Responsibilities Develop … and maintain automated test scripts using Playwright and JavaScript Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define test strategies and acceptance criteria using BDD and Gherkin Execute automated test suites and analyse results to ensure high-quality software delivery Contribute to continuous integration and deployment processes Required Skills & Experience Proven experience as an Automation Test Engineer More ❯

Working for a global leader in Luton, this contract role requires a competent Manufacturing Test Engineer for an immediate start. As a knowledgeable Manufacturing Test Engineer in the electronics field you will undertake the following duties for this contract: Work with engineering department to define and develop cost effective testing strategies and techniques to be performed … with respect to hardware and software modules within the system and to be the owner of the sustaining activities throughout the lifecycle of the product.Design, implementation and maintenance of test rigs suitable for the production test PCBsDeploy procured test equipment effectively and efficiently into the manufacturing environment.Support capital investment plans to ensure all test solutions meet … the ongoing Business needs.Creation of requirements specifications and robust statements of work against which suppliers can quote for the procurement of test equipment and software.Responsible for the regular review of all the test equipment hardware and software during every phase manufacturing, ensuring effective operation and maintaining production test procedures.The ability to write clear and unambiguous process and More ❯

Working for a global leader in Luton, this contract role requires a competent Manufacturing Test Engineer for an immediate start. As a knowledgeable Manufacturing Test Engineer in the electronics field you will undertake the following duties for this contract: Work with engineering department to define and develop cost effective testing strategies and techniques to be performed … respect to hardware and software modules within the system and to be the owner of the sustaining activities throughout the lifecycle of the product. Design, implementation and maintenance of test rigs suitable for the production test PCBs Deploy procured test equipment effectively and efficiently into the manufacturing environment. Support capital investment plans to ensure all test solutions meet the ongoing Business needs. Creation of requirements specifications and robust statements of work against which suppliers can quote for the procurement of test equipment and software. Responsible for the regular review of all the test equipment hardware and software during every phase manufacturing, ensuring effective operation and maintaining production test procedures. The ability to More ❯

Urgently recruiting for an RF Test Engineer to start in November 2025 to help with a busy period. The work involves hands-on lab testing, documenting of results and corrective actions and repair of complex systems for a company in the telcoms/defence space. ROLE: RF Test Engineer LOCATION: Ross on Wye DURATION: 3 months … possible extension) IR35: Outside Skills required for the RF Test Engineer are: testing using lab equipment (scopes, analyzers, signal generators) RF knowledge Computer literate for reports/documentation If you're interested, please apply below or get in touch with any questions Cheers, Nathan More ❯

Lead Test Engineer - Hydraulics Bristol 12 month contract - inside IR35 Yolk Recruitment is partnered with a well-established engineering business to recruit a Lead Test Engineer/Test Manager for a 12 month contract. This is a hands-on lead role where you'll manage a small team of engineers and technicians, oversee test and development projects, and ensure the smooth running of a busy laboratory environment. This is what you'll be doing Leading the test laboratory, managing engineers and technicians day to day. Carry out an active role in test activities, as you see fit. Planning and overseeing test and development work, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on … and developing team members, setting goals, and creating a culture of openness, innovation, and accountability. The experience you'll bring to the team Background in an engineering laboratory or test environment. Experience of hydraulics and/or electro-hydraulics. Leadership experience, with proven ability to manage and motivate a small technical team. Knowledge of data acquisition systems and test More ❯

Role : Thermal Test Engineer Location : Stevenage, Hertfordshire (Gunnels Wood Rd, SG1 2AS) Security Clearance : Must be eligible for BPSS My client, a global engineering consultancy , is seeking a Thermal Test Engineer to support environmental testing operations at a leading aerospace facility in Stevenage. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge innovation within a … world-class test lab. Responsibilities Execute thermal vacuum and vibration tests on aerospace components Prepare and operate mechanical test rigs and instrumentation Review and analyze post-test data, compile reports and certifications Maintain test facilities and equipment to ensure operational readiness Support audits and ensure compliance with quality standards Deliver projects On Time, On Cost, and … On Quality Required Experience Solid understanding of thermal vacuum testing and mechanical processes Hands-on experience assembling mechanical test setups and interpreting technical documentation Ability to work independently and flexibly, including occasional weekend or double-day shifts Prior experience in a commercial test laboratory environment Desired Skills Use of bespoke test facilities and tooling Design and manufacture More ❯

Lead Test Engineer - Hydraulics Bristol 12 month contract - inside IR35 Yolk Recruitment is partnered with a well-established engineering business to recruit a Lead Test Engineer/Test Manager for a 12 month contract. This is a hands-on lead role where you'll manage a small team of engineers and technicians, oversee test More ❯

Software Test Engineer: 5 Month Contract: Manchester/Hybrid We are seeking a Software Test Engineer for a 5 month remote project (Outside IR35.) You will work closely with software development team and be responsible for creating and executing test plans and test cases for software solutions, reviewing and documenting test results, and … developing and maintaining automated test scripts. You will be responsible end to end testing of applications, investigating issues, reporting and tracking bugs, testing backend for message queues, whilst also providing REST API automated test. Type: 5 Month Contract Day Rate: Market Rates (Outside IR35) Location: Manchester/Hybrid Start: ASAP Skills Previous Software Testing experience in Java and React … Experience testing in cloud-based environments including, deployments and configuration of CI/CD pipelines for test runs. Experiences with Grafana, RabitMQ or Apache Kafka, API testing, Kubernetes and SQL databases. Please apply now to be considered for this position. More ❯

Software Test Engineer: 5 Month Contract: Manchester/Hybrid We are seeking a Software Test Engineer for a 5 month remote project (Outside IR35.) You will work closely with software development team and be responsible for creating and executing test plans and test cases for software solutions, reviewing and documenting test results, and … developing and maintaining automated test scripts. You will be responsible end to end testing of applications, investigating issues, reporting and tracking bugs, testing backend for message queues, whilst also providing REST API automated test. Type: 5 Month Contract Day Rate: Market Rates (Outside IR35) Location: Manchester/Hybrid Start: ASAP Skills Previous Software Testing experience in Java and React … Experience testing in cloud-based environments including, deployments and configuration of CI/CD pipelines for test runs. Experiences with Grafana, RabitMQ or Apache Kafka, API testing, Kubernetes and SQL databases. Please apply now to be considered for this position. More ❯

Automation Test Engineer Location : London Duration: 6 months + Location: London- 3 days on-site per week Job Description: To be successful as an Automation Test Engineer, you should have experience with: Experience in test automation using Selenium/Playwright, BDD cucumber and Java/.net is must Experience in using API testing tools like … user acceptance to verify the quality and functionality of feature using automation framework Min. 5-year experience preferred. Some Other Highly Valued Skills May Include: Experience in running automation test cases with CI/CD, Jenkins Experience in Test Management tools like JIRA, Confluence You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role More ❯

Our client, a leading entity in the Defence and Security sector, is seeking a highly skilled Production Test Engineer with a focus on Live Build - Electronic/Electrical, located in Stevenage. This is a contract position aimed at enhancing their current capabilities. Key Responsibilities: Perform electrical testing on live builds, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Utilise … measurement and test principles using appropriate test equipment. Diagnose and resolve issues at electronic system and sub-system levels. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to troubleshoot and rectify electrical faults. Maintain detailed documentation of test results and diagnostics processes. Address high voltage safety requirements and ensure all procedures are followed meticulously. Apply knowledge of RF and microwave technology … at the system level, where applicable. Contribute to the development and refinement of test equipment throughout the CADMID product lifecycle. Job Requirements: Experience as an Electrical Tester, particularly within the Defence or Aerospace industry. Significant experience with measurement and test principles, and associated test equipment. Proficiency in electronic system and sub-system level fault finding. Understanding of More ❯

Our client has an opportunity for a Production Test Engineer - Electronics to join them on a contract basis for 12 months. You will play a vital role in supporting testing and diagnostics of electrical/electronic sub-systems and circuit cards during the production phase of the product lifecycle. Role : Production Test Engineer Location : Stevenage, fully … ll be doing: You will be working with a small team of dedicated engineers in a fast-paced but friendly and inclusive manufacturing environment, carrying out the following: Providing test engineering support to operators on the shopfloor, including supporting the introduction of new test equipment. Testing and diagnosing complex electrical/electronic systems, sub-assemblies and circuit cards … down to component level. Generating test specifications, operator instructions and technical reports - based on higher-level requirements and information. Promptly identifying remedial and corrective actions to allow Manufacturing to continue in line with the programme, following production test failures. Supporting meetings with Quality and Operations to provide status updates on Test Engineering actions and investigations. Requirements: Essential More ❯

Our client, a Defence & Security supplier is looking for a Software Test Engineer to join them on a contract basis at their site in Tewkesbury. Due to the nature of the role, applicants must hole the sole British nationality and either hold current SC clearance or be eligible to obtain this. Please note you will need to wait … and debug tests using Python and Pytest Verify embedded software primarily developed in C++ on Linux-based systems Collaborate with software developers to understand design requirements and define effective test strategies Support creation of test artefacts such as test plans, test cases, and test reports Investigate and troubleshoot issues found during testing Occasionally contribute to … fixing in C++ , TypeScript , or React ) Align testing activities with project milestones provided in real-time by the Project Manager Desirable Skills & Experience: Experience with Python and Pytest for test automation Familiarity with embedded C++ development on Linux Understanding of software testing methodologies and debugging practices Exposure to RF equipment is a plus, but not required Knowledge of UI More ❯

Performance Test Engineer (Python Automation for large-scale, low-latency, distributed systems Remote Europe) Location: Remote (Europe & UK only) Full-Time | 6-Month Contract | Start Date: within 1-2 weeks £350pd IR35 Outside TBC We're seeking a hands-on Performance Test Engineer with Strong Python and automation expertise to design, build, and execute the performance … low-latency, distributed systems. Proven success meeting p95/p99 latency SLAs under high concurrency (millions of RPS). Strong Python and automation expertise - able to design reusable, scalable test frameworks. Experience with distributed load testing and synthetic traffic modeling in the cloud. Analytical, structured, and effective communicator with strong documentation and collaboration skills. Based in EU or UK … with English (C1 or higher). Nice to have: Java, Bash scripting, Terraform. Key Responsibilities: Define and execute comprehensive performance test plans (load, stress, spike, soak, scalability, failover). Model real-world streaming traffic patterns (burstiness, fan-out, cache behavior, cold-start, geo distribution). Build automated load frameworks using Locust (Python) or JMeter, with data parameterization and correlation. More ❯