Test Engineer

Solid Solutions Staffing; England; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering technology company in the UK is seeking a Test Engineer for product development support. The role involves troubleshooting, testing software release candidates, and contributing to system tests. Ideal candidates should have an HNC in a relevant field and experience in system-level testing methodologies. This position offers a full-time salary circa £45,000 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Bonus Schemes

Company Pension

Cycle to Work

EV Scheme

Private Dental & Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Educated to at least HNC level in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in system-level testing methodologies.
• Ability to define test procedures and reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with teams to troubleshoot field-reported product issues.
• Test software release candidates.
• Write test procedures and define acceptance criteria.
• Support the development of automated system tests.
• Participate in continuous improvement and problem-solving activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Troubleshooting

Test procedure definition

Education

HNC in Computer Science or Electronics Engineering

Tools

Windows Command-Line

Linux Command-Line

Job description

Test Engineer Permanent Full-Time

Salary - Circa 45,000 DOE
Location - Office based in Bicester

Our client is a pioneering technology company specialising in digital safety solutions for high-risk industrial environments. They develop and manufacture advanced wireless monitoring systems that enhance operational safety and efficiency. With a strong focus on innovation, in-house R&D, and global deployment, the company supports sectors such as energy and heavy industry.

Due to continued growth, they are now seeking a Test Engineer to support product development activities. To be successful in this role, you will need a strong engineering aptitude, high attention to detail, and excellent written communication skills.

Responsibilities, but are not limited to

• Liaise with engineering and support teams to troubleshoot field-reported product issues
• Test software release candidates
• Write test procedures and define acceptance criteria
• Support the development of automated system tests
• Contribute to the quality management system for processes and documentation
• Participate in continuous improvement and problem-solving activities
• Conduct factory acceptance tests for customer systems
• Occasional travel to third-party manufacturing and test sites

Experiences required

• Educated to at least HNC level in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or a related discipline
• Proven experience in system-level testing methodologies
• Basic IT system administration via command-line interfaces (Windows and Linux)
• Ability to define test procedures and reporting requirements

Desirables skills

• Design and automation of system test fixtures (e.g., using scripting or PLCs)
• Basic electrical fault-finding using standard test equipment
• Test data analysis
• Software development (e.g., C#, Python)
• Shell scripting (e.g., Bash, PowerShell)

Package
40 Hours P/W Bonus Schemes Company Pension Cycle to Work EV SchemePrivate Dental & Medical Insurance