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Electrical and Systems Engineer All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description. Electrical and Systems Engineer to work across a broad spectrum of existing and new motorsport and automotive projects. This extremely varied and challenging position requires an individual with sound knowledge and depth of experience in motorsport electronic and electrical components, ideally within the race or high-performance automotive sector. The successful candidate will have the enthusiasm, drive, and passion to work within the motorsport industry. Duties will include: * Joining the early stages of developments and projects for vehicle and circuit-based systems with a view to ensuring that electronic, electrical and communications functionalities are addressed, and then planning their timely execution within budgets * Being responsible for the development, planning and integration of electronic and electrical components within race and performance vehicles * Managing and developing a small team of electrically biased staff * Attending GB3 and GB4 race events in a pit lane support technical and troubleshooting role across car and engine electrical systems, electronic systems, and components * Setting up and maintaining an inventory of all major electronic and electrical equipment on vehicles (ECUs, dash displays, power control systems, gear shift systems, ABS, etc.), leading to appropriate development, updates, servicing, and maintenance * Assembling electronic and electrical components on high-performance and race vehicles, as well as any trackside equipment with which they interface * Implementing and managing routine reliability and test procedures for GB3 and GB4 vehicles * Liaising with sub-contractors and suppliers from the beginning of projects to ensure that project requirements are met and supply is timely You will have / be: * Degree educated in a related subject (Electronic, Electrical, Mechanical, or Vehicle Systems Engineering) * Extensive previous experience working on either racing or high-performance vehicles and familiarity with hardware and associated software manufacturers such as: * Cosworth Electronics * MoTeC xrnqpay * AIM Technologies * Magneti Marelli * Experience interrogating, operating, and acquiring data from devices such as ECUs, power control modules, steering wheel and dash displays, gear shift systems, ABS, traction control, DRS, and other motorsport systems * Familiarity with the specification and maintenance of motorsport sensors and wiring harnesses * A full UK driving licence (essential) * A willingness to work within a race team working pattern (evenings, weekends, and travel as required) * Excellent attention to detail * The ability to represent the organisation in a positive manner and work effectively within a team environment

Junior Engineer – Validation Location: Cranfield Pay Rate: £23.47 to £27.94 per hour (dependent on experience) Working Pattern: 3 days in the office / 2 days remote (subject to increased on-site presence as workload demands) Contract Length: 6 months, with potential for extension Overview We are seeking a motivated Junior Engineer to join a dynamic automotive validation team specialising in connected car services. This role involves comprehensive end-to-end vehicle validation using mobile applications and smartwatches to ensure telematics systems meet stringent standards of quality, functionality, and reliability. You will coordinate test resources, raise and monitor incident tickets, and apply rigorous testing methodologies aligned with industry and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proactive problem-solving skills, conduct root cause analyses, and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders. Flexibility with working hours and willingness to undertake international travel for short to medium durations are essential. A valid UK or European driving licence is required. Key Responsibilities Conduct thorough vehicle validation for connected car services via mobile and smartwatch interfaces Ensure test resources are prepared and available ahead of validation activities Raise, manage, and track incident tickets through to resolution Follow testing procedures compliant with automotive specifications and regulations Verify vehicle-level quality, functionality, and reliability standards are consistently met Perform root cause analyses in collaboration with relevant stakeholders Manage multiple projects simultaneously, demonstrating strong prioritisation skills Undertake international travel as required, occasionally at short notice Skills and Experience Experience in Python programming Practical knowledge of problem-solving tools and techniques Excellent written and verbal communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint Strong ability to prioritise and multitask effectively Self-motivated, proactive, energetic, and adaptable to flexible working practises and hours Valid UK or European driving licence (essential) Automotive validation experience (desirable but not essential) Software and Tools Python Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint Incident management systems (ticketing tools) Certifications and Standards Valid UK or European driving licence (mandatory) Familiarity with automotive testing standards and regulatory requirements (preferred) This role offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Junior Engineer to develop expertise within automotive telematics validation, working within a hybrid environment and gaining exposure to international travel. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace. TPBN1_UKTJ

Service Engineer Bedfordshire Ensure you read the information regarding this opportunity thoroughly before making an application. Salary: £35,000 £45,000+ depending on experience We are a growing manufacturer of specialist machinery seeking an experienced Service Engineer to join our Customer Care team. Due to an expanding customer base and increasing machine customisation, this is an exciting opportunity to take on a varied and technically rewarding role both in-house and out in the field. Hours: Monday Thursday: 08:0017:00 | Friday: 08:0013:00 ( hour lunch break each day) Overtime will be required when travelling to and from customer sites. The Role Reporting to the Technical Director, you will be responsible for the installation, commissioning, and ongoing servicing of our machinery. Your key responsibilities will include: • Conducting site visits for installation, commissioning, operator training, upgrades, and fault finding/breakdowns, • Writing, debugging, and commissioning software on-site for production line integrations, • Providing remote software diagnostics and support for machine breakdowns and upgrades, • Offering telephone and email support to customers experiencing machine issues, • Logging service, spares, and installation enquiries and keeping the support log up to date, • Liaising with internal teams (Spares, Service Administration) to ensure accurate customer status records, • Working with the Spares Team to generate parts and support quotes for customers, • Completing in-house quality documentation including test plans and validation documents Education Essential: A recognised qualification in Electronic, Electrical, or Control Engineering (e.g. BTEC, HNC or equivalent) Education Desirable: Degree in Electrical Engineering; chartered status or working towards it Experience Essential: • Background in mechanical/electrical engineering, • Electrical certification for working with 3-phase installations, • 5+ years' experience servicing machinery, • 5+ years' experience in fault finding on machinery, • Experience installing/commissioning packaging machinery, • Experience commissioning production lines, • Strong fault-finding ability with a track record of implementing reliable solutions, • Ability to identify and recommend product development improvements, • Proficient in MS Office, • Valid passport (overseas travel required), • Excellent communication skills, • Self-motivated and able to use own initiative, • Able to work to tight deadlines If you have the experience and drive to thrive in a hands-on, customer-facing engineering role, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and a brief cover letter.

QA Engineer | £38,000 – £45,000 | Remote/Bedford | EdTech Join a well-established EdTech company building engaging maths-based learning products used by millions of children worldwide. We’re looking for a QA Engineer to become the first dedicated quality hire, helping shape how testing is done across a growing product suite. This is a hands-on role where you’ll spend most of your time testing features, exploring functionality, and ensuring releases are robust and reliable for end users. What You’ll Do • Perform manual and exploratory testing across new features and bug fixes • Verify features meet requirements before release • Identify, reproduce and document bugs clearly using tools like Sentry and Asana • Run regression testing across high-risk areas of the platform • Work closely with developers, product managers and designers to ensure quality throughout development • Build and maintain automated end-to-end tests (Playwright) for key user journeys • Contribute to existing test frameworks (Jest, Vitest, Jasmine) • Help developers improve their own testing through collaboration, pairing and feedback • Support test planning by identifying edge cases and improving testability early • Participate in team ceremonies (standups, planning, reviews) with a focus on quality What We’re Looking For • 3+ years’ experience in QA, Test Engineering or similar • Strong manual and exploratory testing skills • Experience writing automated tests (Jest, Playwright, Cypress or similar) • Comfortable testing modern web applications (Angular, React or similar) • Familiarity with APIs and backend services • Good grasp of the software development lifecycle • Clear communicator who can document and explain issues effectively • Comfortable working embedded within a cross-functional team Nice to Have • Experience testing high-traffic or large-scale applications • Familiarity with MySQL or database-level validation • Experience with Sentry or similar monitoring tools • Exposure to Docker or containerised environments • Background in EdTech or mission-driven organisations • Experience working in smaller teams with broad responsibilities Tech Stack Angular, React, Node.js (Nest.js), PHP (Yii), MySQL, Redis, Playwright, Jest, Vitest, Jasmine, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Sentry, Grafana, CI/CD pipelines Benefits • £38,000 – £45,000 salary • Remote working with occasional trips to Bedford office • Pension • Gym membership or private health insurance • Free mental health support

Develop test plans, test cases, and test environments based on system requirements and architecture. This includes planning test activities, executing testing, analysing results, and producing clear technical reports to support delivery and performance assurance. Support software releases and contin

Senior Software Engineer in Test, Data / ETL (Remote - EMEA). Senior Software Engineer in Test, Data / ETL. As a Senior Software Engineer in Test specializing in Data and ETL, you will play a central role in ensuring data quality, performance, and reliability across large-scale, cloud-native systems

A fintech start-up is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to ensure the reliability and performance of its insurance software platforms. The role involves designing and executing test cases, collaborating with development teams, and utilizing automated testing tools.

The Software Test Engineer will join a dynamic Agile Scrum team, working on innovative solutions in the Geospatial domain. We are recruiting for a Software Test Engineer on contract to work for a leading Defence organisation. The Engineer will be involved in the entire software development lifecycle

What you’ll do:*** Lead the design and developmentof automated test plans, suites, and frameworks across multiple projects to ensure comprehensive test coverage and high-quality releases* Mentor and guide junior QA engineers, helping them develop their automation skills and fostering a cul

As the Software Test Engineer, you will be working alongside a market‑leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. Design of tests within an agile environment using a test management tool. Support Test Readiness and Verification Reviews.

A leading engineering company in the United Kingdom seeks a Software Test Engineer to oversee the full software testing lifecycle across complex projects. You will plan, design, and execute end-to-end testing, develop test plans, and produce technical reports. Required skills include software testin

The Lead Software Test Automation Engineer will drive the design, implementation, and execution of scalable test automation frameworks across our products and platforms. This role combines deep technical expertise in modern test automation tools with leadership responsibilities for guiding a Global

A growing technology company is seeking a Lead Software Test Engineer to guide testing processes for innovative mobile, web, and embedded products. This hands-on leadership role requires a strong background in test strategies, problem-solving skills, and experience with testing tools.

As a Lead Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) you will have the opportunity of joining an award winning Quality Engineering team that is working on some of the most cutting edge technologies that is embracing new innovations, such as in built quality checks that embraces AI/GenAI for test a

Software Test Engineer or QA Engineer. We’re now expanding our software testing capability to support our CBRNE (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear & Explosives) product portfolio. We are only considering candidates with up to two years of software testing experience and will not be progr

You will play a vital role working within a cross‑functional team, participating in the development of software with a primary focus on the testability and performance of software applications. Automation Testing is at the core of defining, developing and testing products for businesses and their

A Software Engineer with proven experience of developing software tools and scripts for production test and process automation together with strong LabView experience, will join the new Production Engineering team of an award winning Technology Company. The successful Software Engineer will focus on

A leading technology company in Greater London is seeking a competent Software Test Engineer who will develop new features and validate software. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in software testing and extensive experience with C programming. Responsibilities include sup

Software and Test Engineer Apprenticeships (IT) – United Kingdom. As a Software Engineering Apprentice, you'll work with modern technologies such as Java,. Microservices, and Test-Driven Development, contributing to the design and delivery of digital services.

This opportunity is a good fit for experienced developers, software engineers, and/or test automation specialists open to part-time, non-permanent projects. Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related fields. Python (pytest, async/await, subprocess, file operations).

A global security technology firm in the UK is seeking a Junior Software Test Engineer to manage software quality for their CBRNE product portfolio. This hybrid position requires 1-2 years of software testing experience, a degree in a related field, and eligibility for SC clearance. Responsibilities

Headquartered in Addison, Texas, Accolite helps its customers successfully navigate their digital transformation journeys by providing digital product engineering, cloud services, data engineering, DevOps, customer experience and design services. Job function: Information Technology and Engineering.

We’re looking for a Senior Software Test Engineer with 5+ years of experience to join one of our cross‑functional product engineering teams developing our frontend, backend and mobile products, powered by microservices and state‑of‑the‑art machine learning models. Lead and contribute to th

We're looking for a backend software engineer to join our platform engineering team, working in a squad with around 4-8 other engineers, a Scrum Master, Product Owner, Business Analyst and Engineering Manager to support. The platform engineering team is part of a Tech function of around 150 people,

We’re looking for an experienced and hands‑on Automation Test Engineer to strengthen our test automation capability. We’re seeking an experienced Automation Test Engineer to join our team and help us ensure our software products meet the highest standards of quality and reliability. With over

A leading medical technology firm in Greater London seeks a Software Test Engineer to enhance the reliability of its neuromonitoring products. This role involves developing testing strategies, leading Software Verification and Validation activities, and collaborating closely with hardware and produc

Our client, a cutting‑edge fintech business, is looking for a Software Development Engineer in Test (Java SDET) to strengthen their automated testing framework and drive software quality to the highest standards. Component testing, end‑to‑end testing & failure scenario testing. Java Software D

A technology solutions provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Test Engineer to perform software and system testing on security products. This role involves installing software, conducting validation tests, and reporting findings. Candidates should have a degree in an engineering discipline and

What you’ll do:*** Design and develop automated test plans and suites across multiple projects to validate software functionality and ensure regression coverage* Develop and maintain test automation frameworks and infrastructure and provide tools for developers to test their own code*

Job Title: Software Test Engineer. Avanti Recruitment is seeking an experienced Senior Software Test Engineer in the automotive space to join their growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive testing strategies for our automotive control systems,

Ability to effectively interpret API documentation and translate it into high-quality automated test coverage, while also writing clear, maintainable documentation for test frameworks, tools, and QA processes. Experience building and executing performance tests using tools like K6 or similar load te

Do you thrive on solving complex problems, driving quality at scale, and ensuring world-class software delivery? We are looking for an experienced Senior Software Test Engineer to join our team. Get notified about new Senior Software Test Engineer jobs in United Kingdom. You will work closely with T

Senior Software Development Engineer in Test. Familiarity with test frameworks such as pytest, GTest, or similar. Understanding of software quality metrics, reporting, and test strategy.

A recruitment agency is seeking a Software Test Engineer in Aldershot for a 6-month contract. The role involves developing testing strategies for automotive control systems and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Candidates should have HIL testing experience and familiarity with AUTOSAR arch

You may have experience in the following: Firmware Test Engineer, Software Test Engineer, Embedded Software Tester, Embedded Firmware Tester, Software QA Engineer, Software Tester, Systems Test Engineer, Verification Engineer, Validation Engineer, Test Analyst, QA Analyst, Railway Software Tester, C

You’ll be joining one of our Agile Product squads which consist of a Software Engineering Manager, Software Engineers and fellow SDETs, reporting into a Tribe QA Engineering Manager. Has strong experience of API testing and/or contract testing. To name some: high-availability, high-scalability, mi

SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test). We are an engineering consultancy bridging Quality Engineering, Cloud Platforms and Developer Experience. This role involves working closely with engineering and data teams to ensure the reliability and performance of applications that integrate.

Senior Test Automation Engineer (SDET). Senior Test Automation Engineer (SDET) | Up to £80,000 | Hybrid - Basildon. Here at Burns Sheehan, we're working with a leading automotive and financial services organisation modernising their test automation strategy across UK engineering teams.

Build strategies for realistic, safe test data in a fintech context — synthetic data generation, anonymisation, and environment management that lets engineers test confidently without touching production data. As an SDET, you will not just be writing tests for a feature team — you will be archit

Planning and conducting software testing (including using programming languages to write code for use in testing the application/software code), performing analysis of test results, and tracking/reporting risk levels during test execution. Our OEM Client based in Manchester is searching for Software

Strong experience as a QA / Test Engineer focused on web‑based products. Work closely with engineering leadership to shape how software is built and released. Partner with engineers and product teams to clarify requirements and acceptance criteria.

A tech-driven firm is seeking a remote Software Engineer in Test to lead automation testing in collaboration with the engineering team. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Software Engineering, strong skills in Python, and experience with test automation tools. Responsibilities include building a

Mentor junior engineers and influence technical standards across the Test Engineering Program. Collaborate with engineering, MLOps, and infrastructure teams to embed quality engineering deeply into platform components. Strong understanding of software engineering best practices: code quality, reliab

A technology company in the United Kingdom is seeking a detail-oriented Test Engineer Intern. This internship offers a fantastic opportunity to gain practical experience in software testing and work on real-world projects. Responsibilities include developing test cases, identifying bugs, and perform

As a Lead Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), you oversee testing resources on a small, highly focused team responsible for delivery of highly scalable and robust services within Global Relay’s platform. You are responsible to ensure appropriate and efficient testing strategies are appli

You’ll write code, collaborate closely with engineers, and ensure quality is built into features from the start through meaningful, business-aligned automated testing - not just test case execution or edge-case overengineering. We’re looking for a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SD

We are in search of a competent Software Test Engineer to take on the development of new features and carry out testing/validation of software developed by our contractors. At least 3 years experience in Software Testing. Knowledge of debugging and software test strategies.

A leading technology consultancy is looking for a Software Test Engineer for a 12-month contract based in Newcastle Upon Tyne. This role offers £70 per hour and involves collaborating with developers and stakeholders to ensure software quality. Candidates should have experience in testing REST Arch