Senior Systems Test Engineer

Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in navigation solutions is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to join their Systems Test Team in New Malden. The role involves hands-on testing of products, collaborating with engineers, and ensuring quality and efficiency in testing processes. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a proactive work ethic. Opportunities for professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package are included.

Benefits

Health & Well-being Benefits

Discount Schemes

Pension Benefits

Investment in Future Development

Qualifications

• Experience testing safety-critical products in Engineering fields.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot system issues.
• Intermediate test design skills including writing test plans.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of testing for complex components.
• Leading test execution for medium-complexity projects.
• Identifying and driving improvements to testing processes.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Problem-solving

Leadership

Education

ISTQB Certification

Tools

DOORS

ReqView

Xray

Python

Job description

Sperry Marine provides safe, efficient and reliable Navigation Solutions for the commercial and defence maritime industry. Our Engineering Team currently has development teams based in New Malden in UK and Hamburg in Germany, working closely together and with responsibility for the development and maintenance of Sperry Marine’s wide product portfolio, and ambitious future development roadmap.

Our success is built on numerous strengths, including technical expertise, global reach, dedicated employees, our approach to sustainability and drive to innovate. We are a truly multidisciplinary team, with engineers from electronics, software, mechanical, system engineering and system test backgrounds all working in integrated teams to develop best in class products and solutions. We foster development, and your knowledge and career will develop no matter your experience when you first join the team.

This allows Sperry Marine to deliver our extensive portfolio across radars, electronic charting, compasses, steering systems, autopilots, speed logs and Integrated Bridge Systems. We integrate all this with secure, connected digital services that support digital transformation. We take pride in our commitment to provide 24/7 support to all of our thousands of customers.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated person who has an attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and can consistently produce high quality work. The successful candidate will join our Systems Test Team, as a Senior Test Engineer, within the Engineering Department in New Malden. With the nature of our work being hands on testing of our products, the role is predominantly office based.

The role will involve working closely with the wider Engineering Team to understand project requirements, defining and agreeing testing scope, and supporting all software and hardware testing functions. The role offers great opportunity to be part of the development of our Navigation solutions that form the Integrated Bridge System (IBS) solutions that we offer.

As your product knowledge increases, the role of the Senior Systems Test Engineer also becomes that to support our Lead Test Engineer and Manager in the planning and coordination of our teams’ testing activities, driving efficiency and quality improvements, and supporting our team in all aspects of their work.

About You

Key Responsibilities

• Taking ownership of testing for more complex and higher-risk components of the system
• Product knowledge - deepening expertise in the product's architecture and functionality. Ability to independently troubleshoot system issues and suggest improvements based on testing feedback, including for technical publications
• Lab safety and setup - responsible for ensuring proper safety measures are followed during test execution. Assists in troubleshooting lab equipment and software during setup
• Continuous improvement - identifying and driving improvements to testing processes, tools, or test environments
• Leading test execution for medium-complexity projects and ensuring tests are executed on time and to specification
• Reviewing and providing input on test cases, suggesting improvements, and ensuring they meet test objectives

Technical Skills

• Advanced test methodologies & holistic system thinking - apply advanced test techniques (e.g. risk-based testing, performance testing) and demonstrate an increasing ability to assess how software interacts with hardware components, ensuring comprehensive system-level validation
• Advanced understanding of how hardware and software components interact, and the testing considerations involved
• Strong proficiency in manual and/or automated testing, with the ability to troubleshoot both hardware and software issues
• Ability to analyse and identify root causes for issues or defects
• Intermediate test design skills, including writing and improving test plans, cases and scripts
• Increased expertise in product knowledge, with greater knowledge of product features and system architecture

Behavioural Skills

• Work ethic - consistently demonstrates initiative and ownership of projects and tasks. Manages time effectively to meet deadlines
• Leadership - beginning to mentor junior team members by providing guidance on technical questions or test execution
• Problem-solving - creative and resourceful in finding solutions to testing challenges and defects
• Exemplary professional conduct - lead by example in work ethic, focus and time management. Be visibly committed to delivering high-quality work, avoiding bad habits
• Refined communication & influence - demonstrate thoughtful, solution-orientated communication. Encourage respectful discussion, listen actively, and mentor others on how to communicate effectively with peers and leadership
• Proactive mentorship & guidance - ensure junior engineers understand professional expectations by guiding them subtly, such as helping rephrase emails professionally, reminding them of meeting etiquette, or setting expectations on responsiveness and accountability
• Upholding team standards - reinforce and uphold the team's cultural and professional standards, ensuring that workspaces are organised, test results are thoroughly documented, and safety protocols are followed diligently

Specialist Knowledge

• Experience of testing safety critical or regulated products in an Engineering field, such as Marine, Automotive or Aerospace
• Knowledge of requirements management tools (e.g. DOORS, ReqView or similar)
• Knowledge of Test Management Tools (e.g. Xray)
• Experience, or knowledge, in the use of Python
• ISTQB certified tester would be advantageous

Key Responsibilities

• Taking ownership of testing for more complex and higher-risk components of the system
• Product knowledge - deepening expertise in the product's architecture and functionality. Ability to independently troubleshoot system issues and suggest improvements based on testing feedback, including for technical publications
• Lab safety and setup - responsible for ensuring proper safety measures are followed during test execution. Assists in troubleshooting lab equipment and software during setup
• Continuous improvement - identifying and driving improvements to testing processes, tools, or test environments
• Leading test execution for medium-complexity projects and ensuring tests are executed on time and to specification
• Reviewing and providing input on test cases, suggesting improvements, and ensuring they meet test objectives

Technical Skills

• Advanced test methodologies & holistic system thinking - apply advanced test techniques (e.g. risk-based testing, performance testing) and demonstrate an increasing ability to assess how software interacts with hardware components, ensuring comprehensive system-level validation
• Advanced understanding of how hardware and software components interact, and the testing considerations involved
• Strong proficiency in manual and/or automated testing, with the ability to troubleshoot both hardware and software issues
• Ability to analyse and identify root causes for issues or defects
• Intermediate test design skills, including writing and improving test plans, cases and scripts
• Increased expertise in product knowledge, with greater knowledge of product features and system architecture

Behavioural Skills

• Work ethic - consistently demonstrates initiative and ownership of projects and tasks. Manages time effectively to meet deadlines
• Leadership - beginning to mentor junior team members by providing guidance on technical questions or test execution
• Problem-solving - creative and resourceful in finding solutions to testing challenges and defects
• Exemplary professional conduct - lead by example in work ethic, focus and time management. Be visibly committed to delivering high-quality work, avoiding bad habits
• Refined communication & influence - demonstrate thoughtful, solution-orientated communication. Encourage respectful discussion, listen actively, and mentor others on how to communicate effectively with peers and leadership
• Proactive mentorship & guidance - ensure junior engineers understand professional expectations by guiding them subtly, such as helping rephrase emails professionally, reminding them of meeting etiquette, or setting expectations on responsiveness and accountability
• Upholding team standards - reinforce and uphold the team's cultural and professional standards, ensuring that workspaces are organised, test results are thoroughly documented, and safety protocols are followed diligently

Specialist Knowledge

• Experience of testing safety critical or regulated products in an Engineering field, such as Marine, Automotive or Aerospace
• Knowledge of requirements management tools (e.g. DOORS, ReqView or similar)
• Knowledge of Test Management Tools (e.g. Xray)
• Experience, or knowledge, in the use of Python
• ISTQB certified tester would be advantageous

Right to work in the UK required.

About Us

With over 100 years of history and expertise in navigation, we have established our self as a major global provider of navigation solutions, including radars, compass systems, steering systems, speed logs, integrated bridge and control systems. We take pride in our commitment to provide 24/7 support to all of our customers.

Our company grows because of our employees' dedication and commitment to achieving our mission, something we always remember. In return for working for us you will have access to a benefits package that provides you with flexibility to balance your professional career with your personal life, health & well-being benefits, discount schemes, pension benefits and investment in your future development.

People are at the heart of everything we do; everyone brings a unique perspective; we are committed to being an inclusive employer; and we want to harness diverse thinking by bringing bright minds together and valuing the differences that lead to stronger insights and innovation.