System Test Engineer

Cubic Corporation; Guildford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cubic Transportation Systems in Salfords, Surrey, is seeking a QA/Test Engineer to join the team. You will design and execute manual and automated tests for devices and systems, create test specifications, and report results to development teams.

The role requires experience across the SDLC, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and within a team. Occasional travel to customer sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Essential: Solid previous experience within a Product test or QA environment.
• Experience of manual and exploratory testing.
• Experience of building and executing test cases and plans.
• Experience using TestRail and Jira.
• Experience of testing methods, including test-driven development and automated testing.
• Experience of each stage of the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Effectiveness within previous role of ensuring software is released with a minimum of defects reaching the customer.
• Ability to write good reports and general word processing skills (Word, Excel, Databases).
• Good day to day planning skills, co-ordination and control under pressure.
• To work equally well on their own as well as within a team.
• Windows and Linux experience.
• Desirable: Relevant industry/product knowledge.
• Experience of either London Transport or automotive industry testing.
• Knowledge of Serial and TCP/IP comms protocols and configuration.
• Agile/Scrum experience.
• Participate in interviews for recruitment.
• Working knowledge of SQL, Basic UNIX and Confluence.
• Linux Shell scripting.
• Use of Project Planning Tools.
• Awareness of Smart/Payment Card technology and public key encryption technologies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed functional test specifications for both device and system tests.
• Use industry standard test tools to develop manual and automated tests in a variety of programming languages.
• Conduct subsystem, system and user level testing.
• Conduct end-to-end testing.
• Document tests results and share findings with development teams.

Skills

QA testing

Test automation

Manual testing

TestRail

Jira

SDLC knowledge

Reporting

Windows/Linux

Team collaboration

SQL basics

UNIX basics

Agile/Scrum

Public key encryption

Confluence

Education

HNC or equivalent in engineering

ISTQB Foundation

MSC in Engineering

Test automation knowledge or experience

Tools

TestRail

Jira

Confluence

SQL

UNIX

Linux shell scripting

Job description

and project stakeholders Liaise with Engineering departments and customers with regard to testing of projects Conduct tests both in house and in the presence of the customer Prepare and conduct in-house reliability tests Coordinate and oversee the work of Test Technicians, collating results and reporting defects Prepare and conduct environmental tests Prepare and issue test reports Perform Defect Reviews Prepare and Maintain the test configuration environments Support with the automation of testing activities Comply with Cubic's values and adherence to all company policy and procedures. In particular comply with the code of conduct, quality, security and occupational health, safety and environmental policies and procedures. In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed, the job holder is required to perform other duties assigned by their Manager from time-to-time, as may be reasonably required of them.

Skills knowledge and experience

• Essential: Solid previous experience within a Product test or QA environment.
• Experience of manual and exploratory testing.
• Experience of building and executing test cases and plans.
• Experience using TestRail and Jira.
• Experience of testing methods, including test-driven development and automated testing.
• Experience of each stage of the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Effectiveness within previous role of ensuring software is released with a minimum of defects reaching the customer.
• Ability to write good reports and general word processing skills (Word, Excel, Databases).
• Good day to day planning skills, co-ordination and control under pressure.
• To work equally well on their own as well as within a team.
• Windows and Linux experience.
• Desirable: Relevant industry/product knowledge.
• Experience of either London Transport or automotive industry testing.
• Knowledge of Serial and TCP/IP comms protocols and configuration.
• Agile/Scrum experience.
• Participate in interviews for recruitment.
• Working knowledge of SQL, Basic UNIX and Confluence.
• Linux Shell scripting.
• Use of Project Planning Tools.
• Awareness of Smart/Payment Card technology and public key encryption technologies.

Education and qualifications

• Essential: HNC or equivalent qualification in an engineering discipline OR relevant industry experience.
• ISTQB Foundation.
• Desirable: Degree / MSC in Engineering Discipline.
• Test automation knowledge or experience.

Personal Qualities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Interpersonal skills with a willingness to share knowledge and collaborate effectively with individuals and other departments.
• Diligent, with attention to detail.
• Ability to problem solve and find effective resolutions.
• Ability to work as part of a team towards individual and shared goals.
• Enthusiastic and Self-motivated.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Direct Customer liaison (Witnessed Testing).
• Able to work Overtime / weekends when required.
• Willing to transfer to other locations if appropriate.
• Able to travel to customer sites (Full driving license - Not essential).

Location: Salfords, Surrey

Type: Full time

Business Unit:Cubic Transportation Systems

Company Details:When you join Cubic, you become part of a company that creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation to make people's lives easier by simplifying their daily journeys, and defense capabilities to help promote mission success and safety for those who serve their nation. Led by our talented teams around the world, Cubic is committed to solving global issues through innovation and service to our customers and partners. We have a top-tier portfolio of businesses, including Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) and Cubic Defense (CD). Explore more on .

Job Details

• Prepare detailed functional test specifications for both device and system tests.
• Use industry standard test tools to develop manual and automated tests in a variety of programming languages.
• Conduct subsystem, system and user level testing.
• Conduct end-to-end testing.
• Document tests results and share findings with development teams.

Worker Type:Temporary Worker

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate based on any protected characteristic under applicable law.