Base Station Test Engineer

Sector: Engineering

Reference: BBBH _

Base Station Test Engineer
Basingstoke, Hampshire | Permanent |
55,000 - 60,000 | Bonus | Health Care |
Are you a Test Engineer with experience in system validation, integration testing or test automation looking to work on complex, connected technology?
This is an opportunity to join a specialist technology business developing advanced smart metering and communications infrastructure used by utility providers. You'll play a key role in validating products across hardware, software, firmware, communications networks and user interfaces, helping ensure reliable performance from end to end.
Working closely with Product Development and Software Engineering, you'll investigate defects, develop test strategies and improve automated testing processes across a technically diverse product portfolio.
The Role

• Design and execute system verification and validation plans, covering integration, regression, functional and user interface testing.
• Develop and maintain manual and automated test suites, using scripting and automation frameworks to improve test coverage and efficiency.
• Investigate complex defects across hardware, software, firmware and communications systems, producing detailed bug reports and reproducible fault scenarios.
• Test end-to-end smart metering infrastructure, including meters, base stations, head-end systems, user interfaces and network communications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to improve testing methodologies, manage test environments and deliver reliable, high-quality products.

The Person

• 3+ years' experience in systems testing, system verification, integration testing or test automation.
• Strong understanding of networking, system integration and communications protocols; radio networks or WAN experience is advantageous.
• Experience with test planning, defect tracking and testing methodologies, with scripting skills in Python, JavaScript, Java, C/C++ or C# .
• Analytical, hands-on problem solver with strong communication skills and the ability to work across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Desirable Experience
Experience with any of the following would be advantageous:

• Linux, Windows or real-time operating systems
• SQL, databases and software configuration management
• RF monitoring, communications protocol analysis or radio frequency systems
• Web applications, cloud-based APIs and low-level API testing
• Smart metering, AMI/AMR, smart grid or utility infrastructure
• Test automation frameworks, requirements management or GPS/PPS signalling
• Electrical, RF and laboratory safety procedures

Reference Number: BBBH
To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Ed Douglass at Rise Technical Recruitment.
Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
Key Locations: Basingstoke, Reading, Andover, Winchester, Hook, Fleet, Farnborough, Farnham, Newbury, Woking, Guildford, Hampshire, Berkshire
Keywords: Base Station Test Engineer, Systems Test Engineer, System Test Engineer, Systems Integration Engineer, Integration Test Engineer, Software Test Engineer, Test Automation Engineer, System Validation, System Verification, Hardware Testing, Software Testing, Firmware Testing, Test Plans, Test Cases, Regression Testing, Integration Testing, Functional Testing, Test Automation, Python, Java, JavaScript, C++, C#, Lua, Linux, Windows, SQL, Networking, IP Networking, WAN, Communications Protocols, RF Testing, Radio Networks, API Testing, Smart Metering, AMI, AMR, Smart Grid, Utilities, Head End Systems, Defect Tracking, Bug Tracking, QA Engineering

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.