Test Application Developer

A-SAFE UK; Elland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

Flexible hours

Enhanced parental leave

Holiday allowance 25 days

Cycle to work

Specsavers vouchers

Long service rewards

Employee assistance program

Job summary

A-SAFE UK is seeking a Test Applications Engineer to design, develop, and maintain software for controlling production test equipment of A-SAFE’s Electronic Products. You will join the embedded systems team and contribute to delivering our roadmap.

You will maintain applications for automated PCB testing and design new test software while collaborating with electronics and mechanics to ensure test apparatus suitability.

Qualifications

• Degree in Software Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience with test applications, preferably C#.
• Familiarity with test equipment control and QA processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain existing production applications for automated PCB testing and end-of-line testing.
• Design and develop applications for testing new products as they come to fruition.
• Analyse test data to optimize procedures and lead production reviews for quality.
• Collaborate with Electronic and Mechanical teams to ensure test apparatus suitability.
• Perform and review testing, validation, and debugging of new product developments.
• Prepare and review technical documentation, including specifications and test reports.

Skills

Test applications

C# language

Jira

GitHub

LabVIEW

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Software Engineering degree

Tools

NI-DAQ

Digital Multimeter

Spectrum Analyser

Power Supplies

Job description

Job Description

Are you a Test Applications engineer who loves solving complex technical challenges and shaping real‑world products?

As a Test Applications Developer at A‑Safe you will design, develop, and maintain software for controlling production test equipment of A‑Safe’s Electronic Products. A‑Safe is a global leader in polymer safety barriers with an ambitious roadmap to expand its technology offering. As part of the embedded systems team you will be integral in delivering this roadmap.

How you will make an impact

• Maintain existing production applications for Automated PCB testing, End of Line Testing.
• Design and develop applications for testing new products are they come to fruition.
• Analyse Test data to ensure test procedures are optimized and efficient. Leading production reviews to ensure quality is maintained.
• Collaborate with Electronic and Mechanical teams to ensure suitability of test apparatus.
• Perform and review testing, validation, and debugging of new product developments.
• Prepare and review technical documentation, including specifications and test reports to a professional standard.

What we are looking for

• Strong communication skills with an enthusiasm for collaboration.
• Innovative mindset and willingness to learn new technologies.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Detail‑oriented with a focus on quality.
• Degree in Software Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong experience of test Applications, preferably C# language.
• Experience with electronic test equipment control e.g. Power Supplies, Digital Multi‑Meter, Spectrum Analyser, NI‑DAQ etc.
• Understanding of Test methodologies, scientific approach, and mathematical reasoning.
• Experience with Jira task management, and Github release management.
• Familiarity with LabVIEW would be a bonus.

You’ll also bring

• A problem‑solving mindset and the confidence to challenge assumptions.
• High attention to detail and strong ownership of design quality.
• Curiosity, adaptability and a willingness to explore new technologies and techniques.
• A collaborative approach — you’ll work across multiple disciplines daily.
• The desire to build products that genuinely improve safety and efficiency in industrial environments.

Why you’ll love working with us

You’ll join a highly capable, friendly and passionate engineering team where your ideas make an immediate impact. You’ll work on meaningful, real‑world products used by global brands from airports and warehouses to manufacturing sites worldwide. You’ll help shape next‑generation connected safety technology in a business that values innovation, invests in R&D, and embraces engineering excellence. Expect variety, autonomy, technical challenge and a supportive environment where good engineering truly matters. If you enjoy building hardware that solves real problems and want to be part of a team pushing the boundaries of industrial IoT, this role is for you.

Benefits

• A subsidised on‑site gym, available for all colleagues.
• Flexible start and finish times to fit around you and your lifestyle.
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and NICU pay.
• 25 Days holiday plus bank holidays with the option to buy more.
• Cycle to work scheme, Specsavers vouchers, long service rewards, EAP.

For more information on our benefits, please see our benefits booklet.

About us

Our story started in 1984, when A‑SAFE set out to solve real workplace safety problems with better, more innovative products. Today, our solutions protect people, assets and operations for brands globally. We remain a family‑owned business, built on strong values and long‑term relationships. If you want to know what we stand for, you can learn more about our story and values.

Our HQ in Elland, Halifax, is home to cutting‑edge manufacturing technology and modern offices that reflect the quality of what we do. You can take a virtual look around with our 3D tour. A‑SAFE has grown organically over the years and now supports more than 6,000 customers across 50 countries. We are proud to work with global names such as Amazon, Coca Cola and BMW. You can explore more of our Customer Success Stories here. If you require the application form in an alternative format or need adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail].