Quality Assurance Tester

Job description

QA & Test Engineer (Safety-Critical / Embedded Systems)

I’m currently working with a fast-growing deep tech start-up building advanced safety systems for AI and autonomous technologies.

They’re looking for a QA & Test Engineer with strong experience in embedded and safety-critical environments to help validate complex hardware-software systems.

⚠ Please note:

Candidates must be British citizens and either hold SC clearance or be eligible to obtain it.

What you’ll be doing:

• Designing and executing test strategies for safety-critical embedded software
• Working across Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) environments
• Testing integrated hardware and software systems
• Building and maintaining automation frameworks and CI/CD pipelines
• Collaborating with software, hardware and AI teams

Must-have experience:

• Embedded systems / firmware / RTOS testing
• Hands-on experience with HIL / SIL environments
• Hardware + software integration testing
• Experience with safety-critical standards (DO-178C, ISO 26262 or IEC 61508)
• Automation using Python (pytest, gtest or similar)
• CI/CD pipelines (hands-on, not just usage)

➕ Nice to have:

• ROS, Gazebo or robotics simulation experience

Location: Oxfordshire (3 days on-site)

Full-time, permanent

This is an opportunity to work on genuinely cutting-edge systems where safety, reliability and real-world performance matter.

If you’re interested, or know someone suitable, feel free to message me directly.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Oxfordshire

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English