Software Test Engineer

Winfrith, near Dorchester (4 days on site per week) – 6 month duration – Outside IR35

We are looking for a Software Test Engineer to work for our defence client in Winfrith, near Dorchester. This can operate on an Outside IR35 basis and the main purpose is: delivery of Software Test activities (including planning, management, and testing) within the software development lifecycle.

Knowledge and experience:

• Proven ability to support or lead software test activities within defence or other safety critical field
• Knowledge and understanding of Software Testing within Software development lifecycle
• Understanding of Open Systems Architectures and Principles
• Experience of Software Engineering Lifecycle processes and tools
• Ability to efficiently plan, manage and deliver robust Software test solutions including Manual and Regression Testing
• Experience in the testing of high integrity software to recognised standards –IEC61508, or equivalent
• Preferably have an understanding of military systems, in particular maritime systems
• Excellent communication skills, including delivery of presentations
• Good written skills including technical report writing, ability to communicate with both experts and non-experts

Ideally the candidate will have a background in software testing in one or more of the following domain areas:

• Maritime Combat Systems, integration of equipment and software
• Command and Control Systems
• Hardware and software network design, implementation and management
• Acoustics / Sonar
• RF communications
• Autonomy, AI, Machine learning
• Data management
• Software Safety (DEF STAN 00-56 & IEC 61508 or equivalent)

Additional Information:

Please note, due to the sensitive nature of the projects involved, all candidates must be capable of gaining a UK MOD Security Clearance to SC level.