Software Test Engineer
hace 5 días
Luton
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 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.