Software Engineer - Verification 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.