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Software Engineer - Test
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.
