Junior Test Engineer - Networking

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

Job summary

EMBS Engineering in Derbyshire is seeking aJunior Test Engineer - Networking to join our Test and Integration team, offering hands-on experience across networking, software testing, systems integration and cyber security. You will be mentored by experienced engineers while testing complex networking products and integrated systems onsite in Derbyshire.

The role requires a networking foundation (TCP/IP, IP addressing, VLANs, DHCP/DNS) and familiarity with Linux/Windows; CCNA/Network+ or security

Qualifications

• Solid foundation in networking fundamentals and protocols.
• Willingness to learn across testing and cyber security.
• Good attention to detail and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Test networking products, software and integrated systems.
• Carry out functional, regression and integration testing.
• Work with test plans and documented procedures.
• Record test results and defects; investigate issues.
• Collaborate with software/hardware engineers to resolve problems.
• Support product validation and evaluation activities.
• Set up and maintain test environments.
• Build knowledge of IP networking and network security.
• Develop testing and troubleshooting skills in systems integration.

Skills

Networking basics

Cyber security awareness

Software testing

Problem solving

Tools

Wireshark

Linux

CCNA

Python scripting

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

• 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.

Useful Additional Experience

• 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.

If you're starting your career in networking, cyber security, software or engineering and want an opportunity where you can build strong hands‑on technical experience, please get in touch for further details