Software Test Engineer

MBDA; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense organization in the UK is looking for a capable software verification/validation engineer. The role involves verifying software for weapon systems, collaborating with engineers, and developing automated tests. Candidates should have a strong background in software verification and be adaptable in their working style. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working arrangements, and various employee benefits including company bonuses and flexible working options.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension contribution up to 14%

Paid overtime opportunities

Up to 15 additional flexi leave days

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals and free car parking

Healthcare Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Strong background in system software verification is essential.
• Ability to work with engineers across the entire software development process.
• Experience of new tools and techniques to improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct software verification for complex products.
• Collaborate with systems engineers, software developers, and test engineers.
• Develop and carry out suites of automated tests.

Skills

System software verification

Collaboration with engineers

Experience with new tools and techniques

Job description

We are looking for a capable, adaptable and inquisitive software verification / validation engineer to join our team in proving the software which forms the core of our weapon system products!

Salary

Up to £65,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working

typically, 5 days per week on-site, due to workload classification

Security Clearance

British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)

• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%

• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime

• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days

• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements

• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments

• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more

• Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more.

The opportunity

You should be passionate about the role that effective verification plays in the integrity of complex software products within a system. We use a range of techniques to conduct the verification, with training, help and support always provided.

Our latest systems are in service with the Royal Navy and the Army, and will continue to evolve improving; performance, usability, integrating new effectors and continuously stretching system capabilities.

• Within software engineering at MBDA there is the full range of opportunities from low-level hardware interfacing to AI backed decision making, and we look to support each engineer as their interests and capabilities develop.

• The product level test team is essential and influential inside of an upbeat Software Engineering Directorate and part of a large progressive and adaptable company.

• This is an established close-knit team, who develop and carries out suites of automated tests for execution against weapon system subsystems, collaborating with systems engineers, software developers, and test environment development engineers. The nature of role allows the engineers to gain an understanding of the weapon system as a whole, whilst developing tests and investigating any test failures, which might occur.

What we're looking for from you

• A strong background in system software verification, is essential.

• An ability to work with other engineers across the entire software development process from engaging with requirement authorities to automated target integration and proving, supported with effective documentation.

• Engineers that can bring experience of new tools, techniques and approaches that might enable us to evolve our processes to improve our efficiency and sustainability.

Our company

Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

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We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

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