Software Test Engineer

Salary: £40,000 - 50,000 per year

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a software or test engineering role, ideally including hands-on software design and development
• A first or 2:1 degree, or equivalent, in a relevant technical subject
• Experience of C, C# or C++ programming and of the full product development lifecycle
• Some knowledge of communications systems equipment specification, design or test
• Some understanding of communications modulation techniques
• Practical experience of some of the following: embedded software, development in Windows or Linux, network technologies, and Python, HTML, JavaScript, ASP.NET, SQL or SNMP
• Excellent interpersonal skills, communicating effectively with a range of stakeholders

Responsibilities:

• Supporting the Test and Acceptance team with integration and testing of our products
• Developing and executing test plans, and producing clear, detailed test reports
• Carrying out detailed software design and development for our products and manufacturing test systems
• Writing, unit testing and debugging software code
• Taking part in software design and code reviews
• Producing technical documentation across the full product development lifecycle
• Applying our knowledge to project requirements with a moderate level of guidance
• Providing informal guidance to junior engineers and training new team members
• Anticipating potential problems and planning work to meet project objectives
• Supporting the wider department and its activities

Technologies:

• ASP.NET
• C#
• Embedded
• Support
• JavaScript
• Linux
• Network
• Python
• SQL
• Windows

More:

We are an established manufacturer of mission-critical equipment for the aviation and defence sectors, and this Software Test Engineer role offers real autonomy working on complex, high-stakes technology. You will join a team focused on integration, testing, software design and development, while also helping to mentor junior engineers and bring new team members up to speed. We offer a salary of up to £50,000, a 37.5-hour working week with flexitime and core hours between 09:30–15:00, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, an enhanced pension scheme with up to 8% company contribution, private healthcare, life assurance, a buy and sell holiday scheme, Liberty Days, long service and retirement awards, a subsidised staff canteen, cycle to work scheme, flu vaccinations, continuous training and learning opportunities, an Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support, and free on-site parking.

last updated 31 week of 2026