Software Test & Systems Validation Engineer

Negotiable Hertfordshire, England Permanent 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 JIRAIBM 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 reportsISTQB 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.