Associate Software Integration & Test Engineer

QinetiQ; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence technology company in Farnborough is seeking an Associate Software Integration & Test Engineer. You will engage in integration and testing of cutting-edge defence systems, work with experienced colleagues, and refine your skills in a dynamic environment. Essential qualifications include a degree in Computer Science and ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst certification. The role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and unique opportunities for growth in a supportive and inclusive culture.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Health Cash Plan options

Employee discount portal

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in integration and delivery of software systems in defence or adjacent sectors.
• Proven ability to develop robust test plans and cases.
• Knowledge of test automation and configuration management tools.

Responsibilities

• Support build, integration and testing of bespoke and COTS simulation systems.
• Interface with hardware and software teams.
• Troubleshoot and solve problems during integration.

Skills

Integration and testing of complex software systems

Developing system level test plans and procedures

Regression, functional and performance testing

Test automation frameworks and tools

Configuration and integration of COTS software

Change control and defect tracking processes

Education

Degree Level qualification in Computer Science or related field

ISTQB Advanced Level Technical Test Analyst

Job description

Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role ID: SF19340

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting‑edge defence technology to ground‑breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as an Associate Software Integration & Test Engineer at our Farnborough site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

The Role

As a highly skilled and motivated Associate Software Integration & Test Engineer, you will be working with experienced colleagues supporting integration & test activities across a range of projects in the Defence and Security domains.

Day‑to‑day, you’ll be exposed to several exciting projects QinetiQ are operating on, and will develop your talent by working on a range of skills at the forefront of technology with colleagues who are recognised as experts in their field. Your work will contribute to our vision to be the chosen partner around the world innovating for our customer’s advantage to create, test and enable the effective use of new ways to save lives.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Support the build, integration and testing of bespoke and COTS simulation systems to create a synthetic training environment that performs to the defined requirements
• Interface with key internal stakeholders in the hardware, software or firmware teams and technical leadership
• Troubleshooting and problem solving during the integration of complex systems
• Undertake regression, functional and performance testing

Essential experience of the Associate Software Integration & Test Engineer:

• Experience in the integration, test and delivery of complex software systems to verify and validate a system against its requirements within the defence or adjacent sectors
• Experience developing robust & accurate system level test plans, cases and procedures
• Experience of regression, functional or performance testing
• Experience with test automation frameworks and tools
• Experience using, configuring and integrating COTS software products
• Experience of change control, configuration management and defect tracking processes and systems

Essential qualifications for the Associate Software Integration & Test Engineer:

• Degree Level qualification in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent and relevant experience will be considered
• ISTQB Advanced Level Technical Test Analyst

We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

This role is 37 hours per week based at Farnborough. Travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites will be expected.

At our Farnborough site exciting work takes place at our state‑of‑the‑art facility, with high‑energy laser technologies, our 5m pressurised wind tunnel which has a simulation capability that is unique in the UK and our large research and development projects is a real hub of creativity, research and innovation. Join our talented teams of Engineers, IT & Cyber Specialists, Project Managers, Group Functions Teams and many more to provide future defences in the UK.

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture.

Our Benefits

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community

Our Recruitment Process:

We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.