Test Engineer

Due to growth within UK programmes, we will need talented Test Engineers throughout the course of 2026 ...

Future vacancies could be available in Bristol, Farnborough or Whiteley (Hampshire).

You will be responsible for design & delivery of verification and acceptance across a variety of technologies and platforms. We are looking for someone with significant experience in end-to-end testing, ideally from a Systems Integration background. You will be self-motivated and be able to work autonomously to achieve day to day objectives with significant results on project or operational deliverables.

• Contributing to the Test Strategy & planning within the company and its partners
• Providing test support to development teams
• Producing Test Scripts and User Scenarios
• Designing and implementing modern, scalable test plans using a range of new and emerging technologies including automation
• Preparing test specifications (manual and automated) and conducting test execution
• Executing integration tests and system tests for all phases & regression
• Designing and establishing test tools, test systems and test data sets

We are looking for someone with excellent organisation, communication and leadership skills who has an excellent general knowledge of testing methodologies and tooling frameworks.

• Graduate with degree in a relevant subject (e.g. Systems Engineering, Electronics, Communications); equivalent qualifications and/or experience can be considered as an alternative.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Understanding of agile, waterfall and hybrid delivery cycles;
• Integration and Systems Test experience;
• Experience working as part of a test team on projects with complex requirements sets;
• Understanding of principles of acceptance, verification and validation, as well as analytical and test methodologies;
• Understanding of non-functional testing, e.g. performance, resilience and security;
• Good knowledge of test automation in particular the Robot Framework and Selenium and their application;
• Worked closely with requirements verification matrices;
• Model Based Systems Engineering experience would be very helpful.

Clearance to Start SC Clearance for Role SC UK national who is UK security cleared (SC) or qualifies for clearance. You must be willing to undergo SC or DV clearance dependent upon the security requirements for the role.

At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance. We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent.

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
• Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)
• Dynamic Working

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.

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