Associate Software Integration & Test Engineer

QinetiQ Group plc; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence technology company in Farnborough is seeking an Associate Software Integration & Test Engineer. You will support the integration and testing of both bespoke and commercial off-the-shelf systems within a dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering and relevant experience. This role offers exciting opportunities in the defence sector while contributing to innovative technologies. Attractive benefits and a collaborative work culture are part of the package.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Health Cash Plan options

Employee discount portal

Volunteering Opportunities

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support the build, integration and testing of simulation systems.
• Interface with key internal stakeholders.
• Troubleshooting during the integration of complex systems.
• Undertake regression, functional and performance testing.

Skills

Integration testing

Troubleshooting

Test automation

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

ISTQB Advanced Level Technical Test Analyst

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Qualifications

• 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

About QinetiQ and the role

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. Day-to-day, you\'ll not only be exposed to several exciting projects QinetiQ are operating on, but will also 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. 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. www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq

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

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.