Software Engineer Test
Posted 3 days ago by Morson Edge
Negotiable
Outside
Onsite
Dorchester
Summary: The Software Engineer - Test position in Winfrith, near Dorchester, focuses on delivering software test activities within the software development lifecycle for a defence client. The role requires expertise in software testing, particularly in safety-critical environments, and involves planning, management, and execution of testing processes. Candidates must have a strong understanding of software engineering lifecycle processes and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders. Security clearance to SC level is required due to the sensitive nature of the projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Delivery of Software Test activities within the software development lifecycle.
- Planning, management, and execution of software testing processes.
- Support or lead software test activities in defence or safety-critical fields.
- Develop robust software test solutions, including manual and regression testing.
- Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Prepare technical reports and deliver presentations.
Key Skills:
- Proven ability in software testing within defence or safety-critical environments.
- Knowledge of software testing within the software development lifecycle.
- Understanding of Open Systems Architectures and Principles.
- Experience with software engineering lifecycle processes and tools.
- Familiarity with high integrity software testing standards (IEC61508 or equivalent).
- Background in maritime systems, command and control systems, or related domains.
- Excellent communication and technical report writing skills.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Dorchester
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Software Engineer - Test
Winfrith, near Dorchester (4 days on site per week) – 6 month duration – Outside IR35
We are looking for a Software Test Engineer to work for our defence client in Winfrith, near Dorchester. This can operate on an Outside IR35 basis and the main purpose is: delivery of Software Test activities (including planning, management, and testing) within the software development lifecycle.
Knowledge and experience:
- Proven ability to support or lead software test activities within defence or other safety critical field
- Knowledge and understanding of Software Testing within Software development lifecycle
- Understanding of Open Systems Architectures and Principles
- Experience of Software Engineering Lifecycle processes and tools
- Ability to efficiently plan, manage and deliver robust Software test solutions including Manual and Regression Testing
- Experience in the testing of high integrity software to recognised standards –IEC61508, or equivalent
- Preferably have an understanding of military systems, in particular maritime systems
- Excellent communication skills, including delivery of presentations
- Good written skills including technical report writing, ability to communicate with both experts and non-experts
Ideally the candidate will have a background in software testing in one or more of the following domain areas:
- Maritime Combat Systems, integration of equipment and software
- Command and Control Systems
- Hardware and software network design, implementation and management
- Acoustics / Sonar
- RF communications
- Autonomy, AI, Machine learning
- Data management
- Software Safety (DEF STAN 00-56 & IEC 61508 or equivalent)
Additional Information:
Please note, due to the sensitive nature of the projects involved, all candidates must be capable of gaining a UK MOD Security Clearance to SC level.