Test Engineer

RTX Corporation; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence technology firm in Manchester is hiring a Test Engineer to ensure software quality across multiple business areas. You will apply your test skills within an Agile environment, manage test frameworks and environments, and support development teams. Candidates with experience in test automation, Agile methodologies, and complex software deployment are encouraged to apply. This role offers competitive salaries, flexible working options, and numerous professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

25 days holiday + statutory public holidays

Contributory Pension Scheme

Company bonus scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Flexible Benefits scheme

Enhanced sick pay

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Experience of working in an Agile/Scrum/DevOps delivery model.
• Experience of deploying and configuring complex software under Linux/Windows.
• Understanding of the systems engineering lifecycle and relevant test methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Apply test skills within an Agile team.
• Create and maintain automated test frameworks.
• Define and manage test environments and data.
• Support estimation of test activities.

Skills

Agile/Scrum/DevOps experience

Complex software deployment under Linux/Windows

Test methodologies and toolsets

Test plans and reports production

Tools

Test automation frameworks and tools

Scripting languages

AWS/Azure

Continuous Integration

Linux system administration

Job description

Work as a Test Engineer at any level within a team, ensuring the quality of software in our many business areas.

Responsibilities

• Apply test skills and experience within the context of an Agile software delivery team.
• Responsible for the creation and maintenance of automated test frameworks.
• Define and manage test environments; create and manage test data; define and manage test tools.
• Support estimation of test activities.
• Support test team interactions with the wider development team and assist in the resolution of issues.
• Contribute to the production of test documents using appropriate tools as required.
• Raise defects and support the wider development team in their resolution.
• Manage creation of automated and manual test scripts.
• Produce test and deployment strategies and plans in compliance with customer project guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in an Agile/Scrum/DevOps delivery model.
• Experience of deploying and configuring complex software under Linux/Windows.
• Understanding of the systems engineering lifecycle and demonstrable evidence of relevant test methodologies and toolsets.
• Experience producing test plans and reports using applicable tools.

Desirable

• Experience of test automation frameworks and tools.
• Experience of scripting languages and scripting for automation.
• AWS and/or Azure.
• Continuous Integration.
• Linux system administration.
• Ability to review and apply different tools and techniques e.g. monitoring, logging, performance testing.

Company Overview

At Raytheon UK, we take immense pride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology. As an employer, we are dedicated to fuelling innovation, nurturing talent, and fostering a culture of excellence. Joining our team means being part of an organisation that shapes the future of national security whilst investing in your growth and personal development. We provide a collaborative environment, abundant opportunities for professional development, and a profound sense of purpose in what we do.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays.
• Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution).
• Company bonus scheme (discretionary).
• Life Assurance with pension.
• Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work amongst others.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave.
• Car / Car allowance (dependent on grade/role).
• Private Medical Insurance (dependent on grade).
• 37hr working week, though hours may vary depending on role.
• Early 1.30pm finish Friday.
• Remote, hybrid and site based working opportunities, dependent on your needs and the requirements of the role.
• Up to 5 paid days volunteering each year.

Work Culture

We foster a flexible working culture that values output over hours spent at desk. Flexible working arrangements can be requested and assessed subject to the role.