System Test Engineer

Rise Technical Recruitment; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical recruitment agency is seeking a System Test Engineer for a hybrid role based in Linlithgow, UK. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an innovative R&D organization recognized for its investment in product development. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Engineering or related field and have proficiency in Python for test development. You will be responsible for developing test plans, executing test suites, and analyzing results. The role offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including healthcare and retirement plans.

Benefits

32 Days Holiday

Healthcare Scheme

Flexible Working Hours

Pension

Bonus

Share Incentive Plan

Income Protection

Qualifications

• Degree educated in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science or a related discipline.
• Experience developing and executing manual and automated system tests.
• Proficiency in Python for test development and scripting.
• Familiarity with test frameworks like Robot Framework and Python unittest.

Responsibilities

• Create comprehensive system test plans from hardware and software requirements.
• Develop, execute and document automated and manual test suites.
• Perform system and performance test cycles before product release.
• Record, analyze and report test results, collaborating with design engineers.

Skills

Test development and scripting proficiency in Python

Experience with automated and manual system tests

Detail-oriented and inquisitive mindset

Ability to work in a multi-discipline team

Education

Degree in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Robot Framework

Python unittest

Job description

System Test Engineer – Linlithgow (Hybrid)

Very Competitive Salary + 32 Days Holiday + Bonus + Share Incentive Plan + Healthcare Scheme + Income Protection + Life Assurance + Flexible Working Hours + Pension

Excellent opportunity for a System Test Engineer to join a growing and innovative R&D organisation, renowned for its supportive culture, technical excellence and investment in leading‑edge product development.

This company is a well‑established, international technology specialist developing advanced test and measurement products with a particular focus on timing synchronisation of networks and equipment. Widely recognised across the industry as experts in this field, their solutions are built on proprietary hardware platforms with highly configurable software personalities and powerful results analysis tools. Continued growth and an expanding product portfolio make this an exciting time to join the business.

The Role:

• Create comprehensive system test plans derived from hardware and software requirements
• Develop, execute and document both automated and manual test suites
• Perform system and performance test cycles prior to product release
• Record, analyse and report test results, working closely with design engineers to resolve issues

The Person:

• Degree educated in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science or a related discipline
• Experience developing and executing manual and automated system tests
• Proficiency in Python for test development and scripting
• Familiarity with test frameworks such as Robot Framework and Python unittest
• Inquisitive, detail‑oriented and comfortable working within a multi‑discipline team

Reference Number: BBBH - (phone number removed)

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This vacancy is being advertised by Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd. The services of Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd are that of an Employment Agency.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd regrets to inform that our client can only accept applications from engineering candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed.