Software Test Engineer - Embedded Systems
Software Test Engineer - Embedded Systems
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Job Description
Are you a Software Test Engineer looking to work on cutting-edge electro-optic sensor systems that enhance maritime defence capabilities At ALTEN UK we partner with industry leaders to tackle complex engineering challenges. Join our team and be at the forefront of software testing for mission-critical systems pushing the boundaries of sensor technology while collaborating with top engineers in the field.
Key Details:
Location: On-site in Glasgow
Security Clearance: Must be SC clearable
Experience Level: 5 years experience in embedded software testing
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and execute software test cases to verify system requirements ensuring full test coverage.
- Set up and manage test environments for hardware and software integration supporting complex system validation.
- Plan and conduct software test campaigns integrating real hardware with simulation and emulation tools.
- Develop and maintain test documentation including test plans reports compliance records and fault logs.
- Perform manual and automated testing in Linux and Windows environments ensuring software reliability.
- Investigate and report defects providing clear reproduction steps and root cause analysis to engineering teams.
Qualifications :
Required Skills:
- 5 years experience in software test engineering ideally within defence aerospace or other safety-critical systems
- Strong understanding of black-box and white-box testing methodologies
- Proficient in working with real-time embedded systems and software/hardware version control tools
- Skilled in test case generation metrics tracking and compliance verification
- Experience using DOORS for requirements management and test traceability
- Familiarity with test automation frameworks and CI/CD pipelines
Required Qualifications:
- Must be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC)
- A Bachelors or Masters degree in a relevant engineering or computing field OR
- Equivalent applied experience from a UK Armed Forces technical background
Desirable Skills:
- Knowledge of IEC-61508 or DO-178C standards for safety-critical software testing
- Experience with automated test scripting and working within Agile or Waterfall methodologies
- Background in software development particularly with C C or Python
Additional Information :
Why join us
We foster a community of dually talented individuals who are both entrepreneurs and technology specialists. Our teams embody the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship enabling us to develop solutions most efficiently.
Our commitment to sustainable growth is unwavering and we continuously strive for accelerated transformation and continuous improvement. Through ALTEN labs mentoring programs internal universities and more we are always pushing boundaries and embracing new possibilities.
We offer incredible opportunities to join inspiring projects in the most innovative companies.
We prioritise your career development with personalised support plans tailored to your own aspirations. Were here to empower you and help you reach your full potential.
Join our passionate team and start building tomorrow today!
In short you get:
- A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
- A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium Customers
- A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
- A competitive salary
- Private Medical Insurance
- Pension Scheme
- Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits
- Social atmosphere regular gatherings and team buildings
- Flexible way of working (role dependent)
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
