Software Testing Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Pension 14%

Overtime

Flexi Leave

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave

Site facilities

Healthcare plan

Job summary

MBDA Missile Systems in Stevenage seeks a Software Test Engineer to join the Integration Missile Validation (IMV) team within the Weapon System Simulation and Experimentation department. You will perform end-to-end testing for real-time simulation, plan tests, and report results in a defence context.

The role offers hybrid working (3–4 days on-site) with a strong benefits package including a company bonus and pension. British citizenship is required to meet security clearances.

Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end software testing for large programs.
• SDET experience and strong Python coding.
• Knowledge of Docker and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with HP/IBM ALM/ETM/DOORS/JIRA.
• Ability to work in defence/testing environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan and document test/proving strategies and plans.
• Lead software testing activities and investigate defects.
• Support external software integration, trials, and demonstrations.
• Analyse logs and data to verify compliance and performance.
• Prepare test/analysis reports for certification and delivery.

Skills

Python

SDET

Software testing

Test automation

Agile Scrum

Data analysis

CICD

Docker

GitLab

Jenkins

Tools

JIRA

IBM ALM/ETM

DOORS

IBM PLM/ALM/ETM

Job description

Exciting opportunity to join the Integration Missile Validation (IMV) team within the Weapon System Simulation and Experimentation (WSSE) department.

Join us in driving innovation and excellence in the field by providing systems integration and testing for digital simulation and experimentation products in a dynamic and growing area

Salary

Circa £42,000 - £50,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working

3-4 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

MBDA' Weapon Systems Simulation & Experimentation (WSSE) department is at the forefront of integrating real products, models, synthetic environments, and people throughout the systems life cycle. We use agile methodologies to develop real-time software components that simulate complex weapon systems and sub-systems.

Embedded within WSSE, the Integration & Missile Validation (IMV) Team provides best practice and capability to ensure our products are rigorously tested, fit-for-purpose, and ready for delivery. Your work will directly ensure the quality, functionality and performance of our advanced simulation systems.

This is a unique opportunity to work in our cutting edge Digital Battlespace Facility. The role is dynamic and fast-paced, and could include working on a variety of rapid mini-projects or critical longer-term main projects. It is a fantastic opportunity to work throughout the product lifecycle, from concept demonstration, product development, systems integration and customer training.

Reporting to the IMV Team Lead, you will be responsible for the end-to-end software testing and proving lifecycle for one or more WSSE products in software simulation/emulation environment. Your responsibilities will span planning, conduct, and reporting:

• Test/Proving Planning
  • Both be able to work off formal requirements and to flexibly interpret customer needs to form a vision of how the software should behave.
  • Understanding design and architecture including defining software test bed requirements.
  • Developing comprehensive software test plans, designs, and specifications.

• Test/Proving Conduct
  • Regular progressive software testing assurance during software development cycles.
  • Leading technical investigations into software defects and emergent behaviours.
  • Supporting external software integration, trials and demonstrations with engineering partners and customers.
  • Conducting data analysis of logs to identify issues and demonstrate compliance to requirements.
  • Executing formal software qualification testing.

• Test/Proving Reporting
  • Providing regular updates to project leads and stakeholders on software functionality.
  • Writing detailed software test and analysis reports for certification purposes.
  • Supporting the software delivery and release process, including final certification activities.

• Technical Knowledge
  • GitLab, Jenkins, Python data analysis, IBM PLM/ ALM/ ETM /Doors , JIRA.
  • Some knowledge of statistics.
  • Knowledge of Agile Scrum.
  • Understanding software Logs/Data analysis.
  • CI/CD software pipeline.
  • Excel, basic Macros, PowerPoint, Visio.

What we're looking for from you

Essential Skills & Experience

• Systems proving: Experience in E2E software testing at scale/large complex programs
• SDET - Experience as a Software developer in test.
• Strong Python coding experience.
• Understanding of Docker.
• Experience in HP, IBM ALM/ETM, Doors, JIRA.
• Software testing in Defence Industry (Desirable).
• Simulation/ Emulators experience.
• Familiarity with SCRUM agile mind-set and methodologies for software development.
• Engineering testing experience (Desirable).
• ISTQB: Software testing certifications.

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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