Test Engineer

Kareera; Reading; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kareera is seeking a Test Engineer in Reading to test complex software and hardware systems across laboratory and real-world environments. You will execute test cases, identify defects, and support regression and integration testing while collaborating with engineers to investigate issues.

The role offers opportunities to develop skills in automation and scripting, with exposure to radar, RF and optical sensors.

Qualifications

• Experience testing software, systems or features in professional, academic or project settings.
• Understanding of test case design, regression testing and defect reporting.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Interest in developing automation and scripting skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute test cases for software and hardware systems.
• Identify, report and track defects.
• Support regression and integration testing.
• Collaborate with engineers to investigate issues.
• Willingness to travel to UK test sites as required.

Skills

Test principles

Regression testing

Defect reporting

Analytical skills

Automation scripting

Hardware testing

Lab testing

Attention to detail

Education

Engineering or Computer Science degree

Tools

Jira

Job description

About the Role

We're looking for a Test Engineer to join the engineering team in Reading. You'll play a key role in testing complex software and hardware systems, ensuring they perform reliably across both laboratory and real-world environments. You'll execute test cases, identify and report defects, support regression and integration testing, and work closely with engineers to investigate issues.

You'll also have the opportunity to develop your skills in test automation, scripting and sensor-based technologies, including radar, RF and optical systems.

What You'll Get

• The opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology.
• Exposure to both software and hardware testing.
• A collaborative and supportive engineering environment.
• Opportunities to develop your automation and technical skills.
• Career development and ongoing learning opportunities.
• The chance to work on technology with real-world impact.

What We Need

• Some experience in software, systems or feature testing professional, academic or project-based.
• Understanding of core testing principles, including test cases, regression testing and defect reporting.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A degree/HND in Engineering, Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• An interest in developing skills in automation and scripting.
• Willingness to work across laboratory and outdoor test environments.
• Ability to obtain and maintain UK Security Clearance (SC).
• Willingness to travel to UK test sites when required.

Desirable:

• ISTQB
• Python/scripting experience
• Jira/test management tools
• Exposure to radar, RF, optical sensors, UAS or counter-drone technology

Interested?

If you're a tester or technically minded engineer looking to work on genuinely interesting technology and develop your career within a highly technical engineering environment, we'd love to hear from you.