Software Test Engineer - Defence Simulation & Validation

MBDA UK; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to £2,500 company bonus

Pension up to 14% employer/employee

Overtime paid

Flexi Leave up to 15 days

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave up to 26 weeks

subsidised meals

Free car parking

Healthcare Cash Plan

Job summary

MBDA UK is seeking a Software Test Engineer in the Integration Missile Validation team. You will lead end-to-end testing for real-time simulation products, applying SDET practices and Python analysis to ensure quality across the software lifecycle.

The role requires strong testing discipline, knowledge of Docker and Scrum, and experience with JIRA and Doors. Hybrid working and a supportive benefits package are offered within MBDA's WSSE division.

Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end software testing for large programs.
• Software Development in Test (SDET) experience.
• Strong Python coding experience.
• Understanding of Docker and containerized environments.
• Experience with IBM ALM/ETM/Doors and JIRA.
• Familiarity with Agile Scrum methodologies.
• ISTQB software testing certification is a plus.
• Experience with simulations/emulators.

Responsibilities

• Test/Proving Planning: interpret requirements to define test bed needs; design test strategies.
• Test/Proving Conduct: perform progressive testing during development cycles; investigate defects.
• Test/Proving Reporting: write test/analysis reports for certification; update project leads.
• Technical Knowledge: apply GitLab, Jenkins, Python data analysis, IBM PLM/ALM/ETM/Doors, JIRA; understand CI/CD workflows; basic Excel macros and presentation tools.

Skills

E2E software testing

SDET

Python

Docker

JIRA

DOORS

HP ALM/ETM

Scrum/Agile

ISTQB

Simulation/Emulators

Engineering testing

Tools

GitLab

Jenkins

IBM PLM/ALM/ETM

DOORS

JIRA (tool)

Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

Job description

MBDA UK is seeking a Software Test Engineer in the Integration Missile Validation team. You will lead end-to-end testing for real-time simulation products, applying SDET practices and Python analysis to ensure quality across the software lifecycle.

The role requires strong testing discipline, knowledge of Docker and Scrum, and experience with JIRA and Doors. Hybrid working and a supportive benefits package are offered within MBDA's WSSE division.