Junior Test Engineer

EMBS Engineering; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

EMBS Engineering in Derbyshire is seeking a Junior Network Test Engineer to join the growing Test and Integration team. You will gain hands-on experience across networking, software testing, and cyber security technologies, guided by experienced engineers.

This is an onsite role ideal for graduates or early-career engineers who enjoy investigating problems and learning how technology works rather than following a fixed process.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in CS, Cyber Security, Network Engineering or related STEM.
• Solid foundation in TCP/IP, IP addressing, VLANs, DHCP/DNS.
• Ability to troubleshoot networks and systems.
• Willingness to learn and investigate issues; attention to detail.
• CCNA, Network+ or security certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Test networking products, software and integrated systems.
• Perform functional, regression and integration testing.
• Follow test plans and procedures.
• Record results and document defects.
• Investigate technical issues and identify causes.
• Collaborate with software and hardware engineers to resolve problems.
• Support product validation and evaluation.
• Set up and maintain test environments.
• Develop knowledge of IP networking and network security.
• Expand testing and systems integration know‑how.

Skills

TCP/IP

IP addressing

Switching & routing

VLANs

DHCP & DNS

Network troubleshooting

Linux/Windows

Education

Degree / HND / Apprenticeship

Job description

Junior Test Engineer - Networking

Location: Derbyshire - Fully Onsite
Salary: £25,000-£32,000 DOE + Benefits
Employment: Permanent

Security Clearance: Must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance

We're working with a specialist technology and engineering business in Derbyshire that is looking to add a Junior Network Test Engineer to its growing Test and Integration team.

This is a great opportunity for a graduate, apprentice leaver or early-career engineer looking to build hands‑on experience across networking, software testing, systems integration and cyber security technologies.

You’ll work alongside experienced software, hardware and test engineers, receiving support and mentoring while developing practical experience of testing complex networking products and integrated systems.

The role would suit someone who enjoys understanding how technology works, investigating problems and getting hands‑on with different systems rather than simply following a set process.

What You'll Be Doing

• Testing networking products, software and integrated systems.
• Carrying out functional, regression and integration testing.
• Working with test plans and structured test procedures.
• Recording test results and documenting defects.
• Investigating technical issues and helping identify their cause.
• Working alongside software and hardware engineers to resolve problems.
• Supporting product validation and evaluation activities.
• Helping set up and maintain test environments.
• Building practical knowledge of IP networking and network security.
• Developing your knowledge of testing, troubleshooting and systems integration.

What We're Looking For

You’ll ideally have a degree, HND, apprenticeship or equivalent technical qualification in an area such as:

• Computer Science
• Cyber Security
• Network Engineering
• Software Engineering
• Electronic Engineering
• Another relevant STEM discipline

You should also have a good foundation in networking, including:

• TCP/IP.
• IP addressing and subnetting.
• Switching and routing.
• VLANs.
• DHCP and DNS.
• Basic network troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with Linux and/or Windows.

We're not expecting you to know everything from day one. More important is a genuine interest in technology, good problem-solving skills and the willingness to investigate and learn.

Useful Additional Experience

Any exposure to the following would be beneficial, but isn't essential:

• Python or another scripting language.
• Wireshark or packet analysis tools.
• Software or systems testing.
• CCNA, Network+ or similar networking certifications.
• Cyber security or network security technologies.

About You

You’ll be someone who is naturally curious about technology and enjoys finding out why something works - or why it doesn't.

You’ll need good attention to detail, a methodical approach to testing and the confidence to investigate technical problems. You’ll also be working as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, so good communication and teamwork are important.

Due to the nature of the projects, candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance.

This is a fully onsite role in Derbyshire.