Software Test Engineer

Software Test Engineer Winfrith, near Dorchester (4 days on site per week) – Permanent vacancy

We are looking for a Software Test Engineer to work for our defence maritime client TKMS Atlas UK, based in Winfrith near Dorchester. This is a permanent vacancy and the main purpose is: delivery of Software Test activities (including planning, management, and testing) within the software development lifecycle.

• 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 –IEC
  61508, 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 sof...