System Test Engineer

Parkside; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in West London is seeking an experienced System Test Engineer to lead the verification and validation of innovative satellite communications products. This role involves developing and executing test plans and working closely with multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will be proficient in compliance testing and automation through Python scripting. This position offers a hybrid working model and the opportunity to be part of a cutting-edge engineering team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in system, integration, or block testing of hardware/software products.
• Strong understanding of EMI/EMC testing and compliance.
• Ability to author high-quality test documentation and reports.
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with regulatory compliance testing.
• Python scripting for automation and equipment control.

Responsibilities

• Lead verification and validation activities for new hardware and software developments.
• Develop, execute, and document detailed test plans and procedures.
• Manage compliance and approval testing (ETSI, FCC, EU directives, etc.).
• Conduct debugging, root cause analysis, and performance investigations.
• Support continuous improvement in testing processes and product quality.
• Automate testing and data analysis using Python scripting.
• Liaise with global teams to align standards and test methods.

Skills

System, integration, or block testing

EMI/EMC testing and compliance

Test documentation and reports

Fault-finding and problem-solving

Regulatory compliance testing

Python scripting for automation

Education

Degree in Electronic, Electrical, or RF Engineering

Tools

Jira

RF test equipment

Job description

System Test Engineer Hybrid West London

We are currently partnered with an industry-leading technology business that is expanding its engineering capability in West London. They are looking for an experienced System Test Engineer to take a leading role in the Verification and Validation (V&V) of innovative satellite communications products used globally.

This position offers hybrid working and the chance to be part of an international engineering environment developing high-performance systems that meet complex technical and regulatory standards.

The Role

As the System Test Engineer, you will take ownership of the verification and validation lifecycle for new products, developing and executing test plans, refining strategies with the development team, and ensuring each release meets the highest quality and compliance standards. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams across engineering, QA, and production, as well as third-party test houses, to ensure seamless testing, integration, and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead verification and validation activities for new hardware and software developments.
• Develop, execute, and document detailed test plans and procedures.
• Manage compliance and approval testing (ETSI, FCC, EU directives, etc.).
• Conduct debugging, root cause analysis, and performance investigations.
• Support continuous improvement in testing processes and product quality.
• Automate testing and data analysis using Python scripting.
• Liaise with global teams to align standards and test methods.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Proven experience in system, integration, or block testing of hardware/software products.
• Strong understanding of EMI/EMC testing and compliance.
• Ability to author high-quality test documentation and reports.
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with regulatory compliance testing.
• Python scripting for automation and equipment control.

Desirable

• Exposure to satellite or wireless communication technologies.
• Familiarity with RF test equipment (Spectrum Analysers, VNAs, Oscilloscopes, etc.).
• Experience with Jira or similar project/test management tools.
• Type approvals or homologation experience.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronic, Electrical, or RF Engineering (or equivalent professional experience).