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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 ❯

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 ❯

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 ❯

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 ❯

Test Engineer £32 - £36 per hour Morson are currently recruiting for a Electronic Test Engineer for one of our distinguished defence clients based in Stevenage. You would be responsible for testing and diagnosing electrical/electronic components in a manufacturing environment. Our client produces weapons systems for which you will test sub-systems and circuit 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 ❯

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 ❯

AI Test Engineer Day Rate: £200-£250 per day (Outside IR35) Location: Cambridge Contract: 6-month initial contract - high possibility for 18 months. About the Role Our client is hiring an experienced AI Test Engineer to join a prestigious organisation as part of our Core AI Services team. This role is focused on ensuring the reliability … testing frameworks, AI evaluation tools, and validation strategies. If you thrive on experimentation, problem-solving, and building robust systems that scale, this is the opportunity for you. Key Responsibilities Test and validate cloud-native services deployed on Microsoft Azure . Build and maintain automated test suites for APIs, service components, and AI pipelines. Automate evaluation of AI outputs 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 ❯

Electronics Production Test Engineer Overview: Join a dedicated engineering team supporting the testing and diagnostics of electronic and electrical sub-systems and circuit cards during the production phase. You'll provide technical support to manufacturing test operations, ensuring targets are met for time, cost, and quality. Key Responsibilities: Provide test engineering support to shopfloor operators, including … new test equipment introduction. Test and diagnose complex electronic/electrical systems, sub-assemblies, and circuit cards down to component level. Generate test specifications, operator instructions, and technical reports. Identify and implement remedial actions following production test failures. Liaise with Quality and Operations teams to report on test engineering actions and investigations. Essential Skills & Experience … HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Electronic/Electrical Engineering. Strong understanding of digital and analogue measurement and test principles, with hands-on experience in fault diagnosis to component level. Experience with manual and automated test equipment in a manufacturing environment. Ability to produce clear technical documentation and reports. Organised, with good verbal and written communication skills. Desirable More ❯

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit an Electrical Test Operator/Electrical Test Engineer on an initial 12 month contract. Experience specifically required: Apprenticeship essential Significant electrical test experience required Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing thereafter) Hourly Rate: 28.35ph and then after 12 weeks the rate is … 29.70ph Electrical Test Operator Job Description: The Test Operator will be responsible for carrying out test tasks within the operational business, in accordance with product certification procedures, defined workmanship standards, allocated budgets and timescales to meet project objectives. Specific responsibilities include: Certify the product in line with Product Certification procedure. Maintain product certification and approval via regular … the capability to apply these skills across a range of tasks. Carry out setting-up procedures for testing, to include the awareness of the need for periodic recalibration of test equipment. Carry out tests on electronic equipment in accordance with test instructions, using specified test equipment. Carry out simple fault-finding procedures on electronic equipment. Keep test More ❯

Job Opportunity: Principal AI Test Engineer ?? Location: Cambridge, UK Work from Client office 2-3 days in a week - Hybrid Role Requirement- We are looking for detail-oriented and forward-thinking Test Engineer to ensure the quality, performance, and security of our Core AI Services. You will help validate distributed, cloud-native services and public APIs … continuous improvement with agility of a start-up Key Responsibilities: ? Perform functional, performance, and security testing on cloud-native services deployed on Microsoft Azure . ? Design and implement automated test suites for APIs , service components, and AI pipelines. ? Automate the evaluation of AI system outputs to ensure accuracy, consistency, and safety of responses. ? Collaborate with developers and data scientists … or validation roles for cloudnative applications using Microsoft and .NET technologies. ? Proficient in designing automated testing frameworks ? Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and containerized test environments. ? Strong understanding of API testing, performance profiling, and security testing (including OWASP top 10). ? Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse complex technical challenges and More ❯

I am recruiting for a Senior Test Engineer to be based in Leeds 3 days per week, 2 days remote. The role falls inside IR35 so you will have to work through an umbrella company for the duration of the contract. The Senior Test Engineer will have extensive Typescript and automation (functioning) experience. The candidates must … have experience of non-functioning testing - either performance or accessibility. You will have a number of years of experience in software testing, with a focus on manual testing and test automation. You must be proficient in Typescript/Java, with the ability to write and maintain test automation scripts. Experience in nodejs frameworks such as Playwright or Cypress More ❯