Software Test & Systems Validation Engineer

Position: Software Test & Systems Validation Engineer
Location: Hertfordshire

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a growing Systems Integration and Validation team focused on delivering high-quality software-based simulation, modelling and experimentation solutions.

This role offers the chance to contribute to the integration, testing and validation of complex simulation products used within highly regulated engineering environments. Working within a collaborative and multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in ensuring software products meet customer requirements and are ready for deployment.

Test & Validation Planning

Understand customer and project requirements from a test and validation perspective
Analyse system architectures and define software test environment requirements
Develop comprehensive test plans, test procedures and validation strategies
Support verification and certification planning activities

Test & Validation Execution

Conduct progressive testing throughout software development cycles
Perform functional, integration and system-level testing
Investigate software defects, anomalies and unexpected behaviours
Support integration activities, customer demonstrations and trials
Analyse logs and test data to identify issues and verify compliance with requirements
Execute formal qualification and acceptance testing

Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement

Provide regular status updates to project teams and stakeholders
Produce detailed test reports and supporting evidence
Support software release and certification activities
Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes and methodologies

Technical Environment

Experience in some or all of the following would be beneficial:

Python scripting
Git Lab
Jenkins
JIRA
IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management (DOORS, ETM/ALM)
Agile/Scrum methodologies
Test automation frameworks
CI/CD pipelines
Software log and data analysis
Microsoft Office, including Excel
Simulation, modelling or emulation environments (desirable)

Essential Skills & Experience

Experience validating, testing or proving complex software or systems
Software testing experience across the development lifecycle
Understanding of Verification & Validation (V&V) principles
Python scripting experience
Experience producing test plans, test procedures and reports
ISTQB certification or equivalent software testing qualification
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Desirable Skills & Experience

Knowledge of systems engineering principles
Experience working within Agile delivery environments
Exposure to simulation, modelling or emulation technologies
Familiarity with regulated or safety-critical engineering environments
Understanding of software integration and release processes

This is an excellent opportunity to join an organisation developing innovative technology solutions within a complex engineering environment, offering exposure to cutting-edge projects and long-term career development