Full job description

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