System Test Engineer

Octagon Group; Fareham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist engineering company in the United Kingdom is seeking a System Test Engineer in Hampshire. The role involves testing both software and hardware products, developing structured test procedures, and collaborating with design engineers to enhance product reliability. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience in testing roles, particularly with embedded systems. A strong educational background in engineering or IT is preferred, along with strong mathematical and English skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a professional testing role, preferably in engineering.
• Experience with embedded systems and hardware is advantageous.
• Strong competency in maths and English.

Responsibilities

• Test new and updated products including application software and hardware.
• Develop structured test procedures for systems.
• Collaborate with design engineers for improvements.
• Review and update user guides and technical documentation.
• Manage workload to meet timelines and quality standards.
• Contribute to internal quality process improvement.

Skills

Software testing

Familiarity with embedded systems

Writing test procedures

User documentation

Issue-tracking tools

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Education

Higher education qualification in engineering/IT

GCSEs, A-Levels, HNC

Job description

We are looking for a System Test Engineer based near Hampshire to join a specialist engineering company developing advanced products used globally to support a safer future. You are ideally a driven, detail-focused professional to help ensure the quality and reliability of our software, embedded systems, and hardware.

Responsibilities

• Work within a multi-disciplinary design team to test new and updated products, including application software, embedded software, and associated hardware.
• Develop clear, structured test procedures for new and evolving systems.
• Provide detailed feedback and collaborate with design engineers to drive improvements.
• Review and update user guides and technical documentation.
• Become proficient in a range of innovative products and tools.
• Manage your workload effectively to meet agreed timelines and quality standards.
• Contribute to continual improvement of internal quality processes.
• Undertake training to grow your technical skills.

About You

Experience: 3+ years in a professional testing role, ideally within an engineering company handling embedded systems and hardware.

Technical skills

• Strong experience in software testing; familiarity with embedded systems is highly advantageous.
• Ability to write concise test procedures, user documentation, and detailed failure reports.
• Experience with issue-tracking tools is helpful.
• Confident with MS Office, especially Word and Excel.

Additional requirements

• Qualifications demonstrating strong competency in maths and English (GCSEs, A-Levels, HNC, or ideally a higher education qualification in engineering/IT).
• Eligible for UK MoD security clearance.
• Clean driving licence advantageous.
• Willing to work extended hours occasionally when required.

If you are interested in the System Test Engineer role based in Hampshire, please apply today.