Senior Software Test Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Sandown; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Senior Software Test Engineer, involved in testing radar software for the Royal Navy. You'll produce automated and manual tests, support verification activities, and maintain system requirements. The role offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working

Employee assistance programs

Cycle2work scheme

Employee discounts

Potential annual incentives

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or experience in software/hardware testing.
• Experience with software lifecycle models (Waterfall, Agile).
• Significant experience in high-level programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Participate in automated and manual tests for software functionality.
• Analyze data to ensure system requirements are met.
• Create Software Test Reports and Test Plans.

Skills

Software Testing

Configuration Management

Data Analysis

Software Development Lifecycle

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Engineering

Numerate disciplines

Tools

Configuration Management Tool

UML

Job description

Job Description

Job title: Senior Software Test Engineer

Location: Cowes – Isle of Wight – Onsite only

Salary: Up to £60,000 (dependent on skills and experience)

What you’ll be doing:

• Participate in the production of automated and manual tests to ensure that the software functionality and behaviour meet the requirements.
• Engage in testing software builds from unit testing to system integration testing on radar hardware (including digits).
• Analyze data to confirm that system requirements are met.
• Assist in creating Software Functional Proving Builds using code and data components under configuration control.
• Support Verification & Validation activities for all identified functional builds.
• Use models to verify expected behaviour.
• Participate in the creation of Software Test Reports (STRs) and Software Test Plans (STPs).
• Maintain the production and upkeep of the VCRI and use it to verify that the software satisfies the requirements.

Your skills and experiences:

• Hold a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Numerate disciplines, or be an experienced practitioner in Software/Hardware testing.
• Experience across all aspects of the software lifecycle and good knowledge of software lifecycle models (e.g., Waterfall, Agile).
• Significant experience with at least one high-level programming language.
• Comprehensive understanding of configuration management and experience with a configuration management tool.
• Experience with high-level design methodologies (e.g., UML).

Benefits:

Includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave, and a Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan. Additional benefits include flexible working, employee assistance programs, Cycle2work, employee discounts, and potential annual incentives.

The Sampson Radar Software team:

A 30-person team supporting and upgrading radar software for the Royal Navy, delivering products over the next decade, with opportunities for skill development and advancement within a global company.

Our flexible working approach allows for adaptable hours depending on role and location, including options for flexible start and finish times.

Why BAE Systems?

Join a culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers you to reach your potential. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, especially from underrepresented groups including women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities.

We aim to make our recruitment processes inclusive. If you have a health condition that might affect your assessment, please discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Note that some roles may be subject to security and export control restrictions based on your background, previous roles, or place of birth.

Closing Date: 4th June 2025

We may close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Early applications are encouraged.

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