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, https://jobeax.com/link/GrYTXLZMpxEMJknV, 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:

https://jobeax.com/link/GrYTXLZMpxEMJknV
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 44 week of 2026

Software Test Engineer

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