Software Test Engineer

Avanti Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a seasoned Software Test Engineer for a 6-month contract in Aldershot. The role focuses on HIL test development, automation, and ensuring software meets performance and quality standards. Candidates should have experience in automotive testing and be proficient with MATLAB/Simulink and scripting languages like Python. This contract offers £375 per day with a high likelihood of extension.

Qualifications

• Strong background in software or systems testing within automotive environments.
• Practical experience with HIL platforms.
• Solid understanding of MATLAB/Simulink for modelling and test work.
• Competence in Python or similar scripting languages for automation.

Responsibilities

• Create clear, structured test cases and specifications from system and software requirements.
• Develop and maintain HIL test setups using MATLAB/Simulink.
• Run automated and manual tests to verify embedded software functionality.
• Interpret test outputs, compile reports, and support fault investigation.
• Review and refine software requirements from a testing and validation viewpoint.

Skills

Software or systems testing experience in automotive environments

Experience with HIL platforms (dSPACE ideal)

Understanding of MATLAB/Simulink

Competence in Python or similar scripting languages

Job description

Software Test Engineer

Location: Aldershot
Contract: 6 Months (Extension Highly Likely)
Rate: £375 per day (Outside IR35)

Role Overview

We re seeking a seasoned Software Test Engineer to drive verification and validation activities. This role centres on HIL test development, test execution, automation, and ensuring software meets performance, safety, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Create clear, structured test cases and specifications from system and software requirements
• Develop and maintain HIL test setups using MATLAB/Simulink
• Run automated and manual tests to verify embedded software functionality
• Interpret test outputs, compile reports, and support fault investigation
• Review and refine software requirements from a testing and validation viewpoint

Skills & Experience

• Strong background in software or systems testing within automotive environments
• Practical experience with HIL platforms (dSPACE ideal)
• Solid understanding of MATLAB/Simulink for modelling and test work
• Competence in Python or similar scripting languages for automation

Please submit latest CV if interested.