Software Test & Validation Engineer
Advanced Engineering & Defence Technology
South East England, Kent region
Salary: £50,000 DOE + profit-related bonus & benefits
A specialist engineering organisation delivering high-performance sensing and embedded systems is seeking a Software Test & Validation Engineer to join its multidisciplinary team.
This role focuses on implementing robust verification and validation processes for software and firmware across complex electro-mechanical products, supporting projects from design through to customer acceptance.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, document, and test software and firmware changes
Maintain clear records of work in line with departmental procedures and ISO 9001:2015 standards
Create and maintain test environments for software/firmware validation
Participate in agile team events including stand-ups, planning, reviews, and retrospectives
Support internal and external customers with troubleshooting software systems
Act as a reference point for team best practice and provide support to other projects
Undertake occasional UK travel for customer or supplier visits Experience & Skills
Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent (professional registration encouraged)
Hands-on experience in software/firmware validation projects
Strong background in C# .NET, C, C++ (LabVIEW experience advantageous)
Experience testing safety-critical functions and supporting electro-mechanical products
Full software lifecycle experience: documentation, design, development, testing, revision control, and maintenance
Structured design methodology and Agile/Scrum familiarity
High-level understanding of electronics advantageous
Able to manage projects independently and meet deadlines
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills Standout Benefits
Profit-related bonus scheme
9-day fortnight working pattern
Hybrid working (role dependent)
Private healthcare plan Security Requirement
Applicants must be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC level)