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Software Test Engineer, Systems Integration & Validation
£50,000 - 50,000
Defence
Gunnels Wood Road, Stevenage
£50,000 - 50,000
Requirements
Must:
- Experience in systems proving, software testing, or verification & validation (V&V)
- Understanding of testing complex systems across the development lifecycle
- Strong problem-solving mindset and ability to work in a fast-moving environment
- Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to manage your own workload and continuously improve ways of working
- Technical knowledge in one or more of the following:
- Python scripting and/or test automation
- GitLab, Jenkins, CI/CD pipelines
- JIRA, IBM DOORS / ALM / ETM or similar tools
- Log and data analysis
- Agile / Scrum environments
- Software simulation or emulation (desirable)
- ISTQB or similar software testing certification (desirable)
- Experience working on complex, safety-critical, or real-time systems (desirable)
Responsibilities
- Understand customer needs and requirements from a testing and proving perspective
- Review system design and architecture to define test bed requirements
- Develop comprehensive software test plans, designs, and specifications
- Conduct progressive assurance testing throughout the development lifecycle
- Lead technical investigations into software defects and emergent behaviours
- Support software integration activities, trials, and demonstrations
- Analyse logs and data to identify issues and demonstrate compliance
- Execute formal software qualification testing
- Provide regular updates to project leads and stakeholders
- Produce detailed test and analysis reports to support certification
- Support software release and final delivery activities
Description
We are excited to offer an opportunity to join the Integration & Systems Validation Team within our Weapon Systems Simulation & Experimentation (WSSE) department. Our team plays a pivotal role in ensuring that complex systems are rigorously tested, validated, and ready for delivery. Located in a hybrid working environment, we offer a dynamic role that provides exposure to both rapid mini-projects and longer-term critical programmes, ensuring our employees are engaged and challenged. We pride ourselves on fostering innovation and collaboration within a supportive team framework.
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