Systems Test Engineer

Peregrine; Haywards Heath; Hybrid; GBP 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Peregrine is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to support the verification and validation of complex software and hardware systems. You will plan, prepare and execute testing activities across the product lifecycle, working with Software Engineers, Systems Engineers and Project Managers.

In this hybrid, permanent role at Peregrine, you will develop test specifications, maintain test environments and drive continuous improvement of testing processes and automation, ensuring products perform as

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related STEM discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Experience producing test plans, specifications and reports.
• Experience testing integrated software and hardware systems.

Aufgaben

• Plan and deliver verification and validation activities against system requirements.
• Develop test specifications, procedures and test cases.
• Execute functional, integration and system-level testing.
• Create and maintain physical and virtual test environments.
• Analyse test results and produce clear test reports.
• Investigate defects and support root cause analysis activities.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to drive issue resolution.
• Support continuous improvement of test processes, tools and automation.

Kenntnisse

Systems Test

Integration Testing

Verification & Validation

Test plans & reports

Test environments

Analytical skills

Regulated environments

Python scripting

Ausbildung

Engineering/CS degree

Tools

Python

Hardware-Software integration testing

Jobbeschreibung

Permanent | New Malden, hybrid | Verification & Validation | System Integration

The role:

We are seeking a Systems Test Engineer to support the verification and validation of complex software and hardware systems.

Systems Test Engineer

We are seeking a Systems Test Engineer to support the verification and validation of complex software and hardware systems.

In this role, you will plan, prepare and execute testing activities throughout the product lifecycle, working closely with Software Engineers, Systems Engineers and Project Managers. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys investigating technical challenges, improving quality and ensuring products perform as intended.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver verification and validation activities against system requirements.
• Develop test specifications, procedures and test cases.
• Execute functional, integration and system-level testing.
• Create and maintain physical and virtual test environments.
• Analyse test results and produce clear test reports.
• Investigate defects and support root cause analysis activities.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to drive issue resolution.
• Support continuous improvement of test processes, tools and automation.

Skills & Experience:

• Experience in a Systems Test, Integration Test, V&V or similar engineering role.
• Experience testing integrated software and hardware systems.
• Strong understanding of verification and validation principles.
• Experience producing test plans, specifications and reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain test environments.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience working within structured engineering or regulated environments.
• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related STEM discipline, or equivalent experience.

Desirable Skills:

• Test automation experience using Python or similar scripting languages.
• Knowledge of hardware/software integration testing.
• Experience within defence, aerospace, transport, industrial automation or safety-critical environments.
• Experience supporting Agile delivery teams.
• Experience conducting formal verification and validation reviews.

Success in this role means ensuring comprehensive test coverage against system requirements, helping to identify and resolve defects early in the development lifecycle, and producing accurate, timely test reports that provide clear visibility of product quality. Working closely with engineering teams, you will play a key role in maintaining the reliability, performance and overall quality of complex systems, making a consistent contribution to successful project delivery and customer satisfaction.

be key, alongside the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams to support the successful delivery of innovative technology solutions.

About Peregrine

We build workforces that deliver tech and change programmes at leading UK organisations. By combining data science from Peregrine Intelligence, our industry-accredited Peregrine Academy, and market-leading attraction and diversity initiatives, we bridge capability gaps at all levels in public and private sector organisations. We work closely with our clients to understand their challenges and deliver flexible, long-term solutions that make a real difference. When you join Peregrine, you become part of a team that’s focused on growth, both yours, our clients’, and the sectors we support. You’ll also get access to a full range of benefits alongside your salary.

How Specialist Talent Works

As a permanent employee at Peregrine, you’ll be part of our Specialist Talent team. That means you’ll work on-site or remotely with our clients, supporting them on complex, high-impact projects in Data, Digital and Business Transformation. You’ll get the variety and challenge of consultancy work, with the stability and support of a permanent role. You’re not a contractor - you’re a valued member of our team, with access to all the same benefits, learning opportunities, and community.

Our Culture

We’re curious, open, and always learning. We believe in doing great work and doing it with integrity. We support each other, share ideas freely, and celebrate progress big and small. And we care about the impact we make, whether that’s helping clients solve tough problems or creating opportunities for people from all walks of life.

Diversity and Inclusion

We’re proud to be a diverse team, with 20+ nationalities represented across Peregrine. We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences, and we’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Through our partnerships and internal initiatives, we’re working to improve social mobility, reduce our environmental impact, and help our clients build more inclusive teams too.

Find out more: peregrine.global or check out our LinkedIn page: peregrine-resourcing