Software Engineer in Test

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Software Testing Engineer to join an Integration & Missile Validation (IMV) team within a Weapon Systems Simulation & Experimentation (WSSE) department, providing systems integration and testing for digital simulation and experimentation products.

This is a dynamic and growing area, with the opportunity to work across the full product lifecycle, from concept demonstration and product development through to systems integration and customer training. You'll be responsible for the end-to-end software testing and proving lifecycle for one or more products within software simulation and emulation environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Working from formal requirements and customer needs to develop comprehensive software test plans, designs and specifications

Understanding software design and architecture, including defining software test bed requirements

Carrying out progressive software testing assurance throughout development cycles

Leading technical investigations into software defects and emergent behaviours

Supporting software integration, trials and demonstrations with engineering partners and customers

Analysing software logs and data to identify issues and demonstrate compliance with requirements

Executing formal software qualification testing

Providing regular updates to project leads and stakeholders on software functionality and progress

Producing detailed software test and analysis reports for certification purposes

Supporting software delivery and release processes, including final certification activities

The ideal candidate would have:

Experience working with simulation or emulation environments

Experience of software testing within the Defence industry

Engineering testing experience

Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and software development

Experience using tools such as GitLab, Jenkins, IBM PLM/ALM/ETM, DOORS and JIRA

Experience with software logs and data analysis, statistics and CI/CD software pipelines

Knowledge of tools including Excel, PowerPoint and Visio

ISTQB or another relevant software testing certification

The ideal candidate must have:

Experience in end-to-end software testing at scale, ideally across large and complex programmes

Experience working as a Software Developer in Test (SDET)

Strong Python coding experience

Understanding of Docker

Experience with ALM, requirements and test management tools including HP, IBM ALM/ETM, DOORS and JIRA

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate software defects and identify issues

This position offers a lucrative benefits package, which includes but is not limited to:

Salary circa 42,000 - 50,000 depending on experience

Company bonus of up to 2,500, based on company performance

Strong employer pension contribution, with maximum total contributions of up to 14%

Opportunity for paid overtime

Generous flexi leave allowance, with up to 15 additional days

Hybrid working, with 3-4 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Flexible working arrangements welcomed

Enhanced parental leave, including maternity, adoption, shared parental, paternity and neonatal leave

Support for fertility testing and treatments

Excellent on-site facilities, including subsidised meals and free car parking

Healthcare Cash Plan covering everyday healthcare expenses including optical, dental, health and wellbeing

If this role looks like your next challenge, please contact Jack ASAP or apply via this advert!

Please note that due to the nature of the client's business, only candidates who are British Citizens or Dual UK Nationals with British Citizenship will be considered. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. Successful candidates will also be required to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks after offer stage.

We endeavour to reply to every candidate, but if you haven't heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential positions.