Software Test Engineer Location: Enfield, United Kingdom Reporting to: Software Engineering Manager A really fascinating position for a Software Test Engineer looking to develop their career in the Defence domain Must be eligible for UK security clearance Job Scope The Software Test Engineer is responsible for the build and test of software to support the company’s products and services for our client's work in the radar development domain for their clients Job Functions * Responsible for building and testing software to support the company’s products and services. * Responsible for producing and maintaining software build and software test specifications. * Technical liaison within and outside company, with customers, and collaborators on software related matters. * Helping to improve the testability of software. * Undertakes additional project tasks as required by management. * Any other tasks associated with this role. Requirements * Technical background. * Good communication skills. * Good PC skills together with MS Office. * Good understanding of Software Engineering Lifecycle, in particular test and integration. * Knowledge of scripting/programming languages to help automate builds and testing. * Willingness to occasionally travel to visit and sail with ships in the UK and abroad. Experience Required * 1 year’s practical experience of testing software for PCs running Windows. * Experience of writing test: plans, specifications, and reports. * Experience of building software & software installers desirable. * Experience in similar position within a Technical/Engineering organisation preferred. Qualifications * Good Engineering Degree with Software Content or equivalent (lower qualification considered if backed up by relevant experience)