Software Test Engineer

Job description

Security cleared Software Test Engineer – (Embedded Systems)

Luton HQ (Four days a week)

Up to £71 p/h Inside IR35

SC clearance essential

*We are not looking for Automation Test, QA, Software Test Engineers, SDETS or Test Engineers without SC and experience testing Embedded Systems, these are essential requirements*

We are seeking an experienced security cleared (SC) Software Test Engineer with experience of testing real time embedded systems to support a growing Electronic Warfare programme, delivering cutting-edge defence technology within a well-established and mature engineering environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on mission-critical embedded systems, contributing to both current and future defence programmes while collaborating with highly skilled engineering teams.

The Role

As a Software Test Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of complex real-time embedded software systems.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Security cleared to SC level is essential
• Strong background in testing complex real-time embedded systems.
• ISTQB Foundation level knowledge or equivalent testing experience.
• Experience with test automation frameworks and scripting languages such as Python, C++, or similar.
• Good understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Defence, aerospace, or Electronic Warfare domain experience.
• Experience working within safety-critical or highly regulated environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Create test cases, test procedures, and automated test scripts for embedded systems.
• Perform integration, system, and regression testing on mission-critical software.
• Collaborate closely with software developers and systems engineers to identify, investigate, and resolve defects.
• Analyse test results and produce detailed reports with recommendations for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with internal quality standards, processes and best practices.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Luton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

20-05-2026

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