Senior System Test Engineer

Shure; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Senior System Test Engineer to enhance integrated audio-conferencing solutions. This role involves developing comprehensive test plans, executing advanced customer-focused test scenarios, and ensuring product quality through rigorous testing methodologies. Your expertise in quality engineering and technical leadership will be pivotal in driving quality initiatives and fostering collaboration across teams. Join this innovative firm and contribute to shaping the future of communications while thriving in a dynamic environment that values your problem-solving skills and commitment to excellence.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in quality engineering and system testing with a focus on customer scenarios.
• Proficiency in manual and automated testing, including functional and performance testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement test plans for audio and video conferencing solutions.
• Execute manual and automated testing to ensure product reliability and performance.

Skills

Problem-solving

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Quality engineering

System testing

Defect tracking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree in engineering

Tools

Testing tools

Defect tracking systems

Job description

Overview

Shure is seeking a Senior System Test Engineer to help deliver exceptional integrated audio-conferencing experiences. Reporting to the Managing Engineer, System Verification, you will ensure our products meet the highest standards of quality and performance. If you're passionate about solving intricate problems in a product-oriented environment, we want you on our team!

Are you a professional with a knack for uncovering hidden issues and navigating the intricacies of complex networked devices? The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in designing and implementing customer-focused user test scenarios that effectively identify customer-impacting defects and ensure our products perform flawlessly.

Your ability to provide technical leadership within projects will drive our quality initiatives, enhancing global connectivity and collaboration.

Join us to shape the future of communications with cutting-edge solutions. Your drive and ability to excel in a fast-paced environment will be crucial to our success.

This position is based on-site at our facility in Edinburgh, Scotland

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive test plans and strategies tailored for audio and video conferencing solutions.
• Design advanced, customer-focused test scenarios to emulate complex real-world usage accurately and identify customer-impacting defects.
• Utilize state-of-the-art tools and methodologies in our dynamic lab environment to conduct thorough testing and validation processes.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align testing with product requirements and enhance product development and performance.
• Execute manual and automated testing, conduct in-depth functional, regression, integration, and performance testing to ensure product robustness and reliability.
• Validate hardware and software interoperability within communication solutions, ensuring optimal performance and audio quality.
• Identify, document, and prioritize defects, collaborating closely with development teams to troubleshoot, reproduce, and resolve critical issues.
• Demonstrate technical leadership throughout testing projects to achieve exceptional outcomes within set timelines and maintain a results-driven approach.
• Communicate complex technical concepts and strategies to team members and stakeholders, ensuring alignment with broader objectives.
• Ensure the proper performance and interoperability of MicroFlex products, including tests for RF stability, battery life, and audio clarity across various networks conditions.
• Incorporate customer feedback and usage trends into strategic test design, engaging in customer support to continuously improve quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field; a master’s degree or equivalent professional experience is preferred.
• A minimum of 8 years’ experience in quality engineering, system testing, or a related technical field.
• Extensive experience in designing and implementing customer-focused test scenarios.
• Proven capability in developing and executing comprehensive test plans and strategies in a product-oriented environment.
• Proficiency in manual and automated testing, including functional, regression, integration, and performance testing.
• Advanced knowledge of testing tools, methodologies, and defect tracking systems.
• Technical leadership skills, including project management and the ability to drive quality initiatives within set timelines and allocating resources.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, reproduce, and resolve critical issues in collaboration with development teams.
• Strong communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to team members and stakeholders.