Overview
Software Test Engineer in Stevenage. Akkodis is recruiting an Embedded Software Test Engineer to join our engineering delivery team. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing, executing, and analyzing functional test procedures for embedded software systems used in satellite and space applications. This role involves working with a proprietary scripting language (ELISA) for test automation, alongside performing test data analysis, investigating anomalies, and contributing to formal test reporting.
Responsibilities
* Develop and maintain test scripts from test specifications using ELISA
* Execute automated and manual functional tests on a simulated embedded target
* Perform test data analysis, investigate anomalies, identify root causes, and propose corrective actions
* Compile comprehensive test reports and maintain traceability to test specifications
* Collaborate with software, systems, and test teams to ensure test quality and coverage
Qualifications
* Relevant Software or engineering degree
Required Skills
* Scripting Language: ELISA (training provided)
* Programming Language: C (software under test)
* Test Environment: Simulated embedded target environment
* Documentation: Technical specs, test procedures
Preferred Skills
* Strong background in embedded systems engineering and understanding of software-hardware interaction
* Experience in test scripting or automation, ideally with proprietary or domain-specific scripting languages
* Competence in data analysis and problem-solving for anomaly investigation
* Familiarity with software testing methodologies and black-box functional testing
* Ability to work within a highly regulated environment with formal documentation processes
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Industries
* Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, Defense and Space Manufacturing, and Airlines and Aviation
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