Systems Test Engineer

JAM Recruitment; Barrow-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Systems Test Engineer for an initial 12-month contract in Barrow-in-Furness. The role involves designing and developing test capabilities, compiling test documentation, and ensuring compliance with Defence Standards. This hybrid position requires strong knowledge of safety-critical systems and testing methodologies.

Qualifications

• Awareness of Defence Standards like Def Stan 00-56, IEC 61508.
• Experience with Mathworks toolsets for control system models.
• Experience in testing safety-critical systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and operate SIM/STIM test capabilities.
• Compile test scripts and operational procedures.
• Support system design and maintenance of test infrastructure.

Skills

Awareness of Defence Standards

Mathworks toolsets

Acceptance testing

Job description

Systems Test Engineer

Initial 12 Month Contract

Hybrid - 2-3 days per week on site in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria

£81.05 Per Hour (Umbrella Rate - Inside IR35)

The Role

• Design, development, installation and operation of a host of SIM/STIM test capabilities.
• Generation and compilation of test scripts, documents and reports.
• Fault diagnosis and assessment of complex systems within various SIM/STIM test rig capabilities.
• Executing test scenarios in accordance with a developed test programme on various SIM/STIM capabilities.
• Compiling appropriate operational test procedures to satisfy system test plans.
• Supporting the system design and maintenance of test infrastructure and hardware, including test documentation, for the various test capabilities and facilities.
• Define and undertake system integration, test planning and test execution.

The Candidate

• Awareness of Defence Standards and Industry standards for example Def Stan 00-56, Def Stan 00-55, IEC 61508 / 61511, ARP 4754, DO-178C / DO-254
• Awareness of Mathworks toolsets, particularly in the development of control system models
• Experience of Acceptance testing and accreditation of safety critical systems

If this role is of interest, please send a copy of your CV to Tom McGuire by clicking the "Apply Now" button.