Senior Systems Test Engineer

Spectrum IT Recruitment
Southampton, UK
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Compensation
£80,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Automation of Tests C++ (Programming Language) Continuous Integration Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation Python (Programming Language) Software Requirements Analysis Systems Architecture Strategies of Testing Wireless Technologies

Job description

  • Design and develop modular automated test frameworks using Python, with some C/C++
  • Develop and execute automated test solutions for 5G and emerging 6G wireless technologies
  • Configure and utilise RF test equipment including spectrum analysers, VNAs and signal generators
  • Work closely with development teams to define test strategies from system requirements
  • Build scalable test environments supporting development, integration and system-level verification
  • Develop test capability for high-speed digital interfaces
  • Produce clear technical documentation including test specifications, architecture documentation and user guides
  • Support customer demonstrations and technical engagements where required

Technologies:

  • CI/CD
  • Hardware
  • Support
  • Python

More:

We are an innovative engineering business developing cutting-edge wireless communications technology that is already deployed in mission-critical environments across the globe. We have built an outstanding reputation for technical excellence, combining world-class research with commercially proven products used by leading telecommunications, semiconductor and aerospace organisations worldwide. This is a hands-on senior engineering role based predominantly in our modern offices at Southampton Science Park, with occasional international travel to support customers and technical partners. We offer hybrid and flexible working, a collaborative engineering culture with genuine technical autonomy, excellent onsite facilities including a café, nursery, secure cycle storage, showers and EV charging, and the opportunity to work on next-generation 5G and satellite communications technology with career progression in a growing business.

Requirements

  • Degree or HNC in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Wireless Communications or a related discipline
  • Strong Python development skills for automated test systems
  • Experience developing scalable automated test frameworks
  • Hands-on experience with RF test equipment
  • Good understanding of 5G, 6G or modern wireless communication systems
  • Knowledge of 3GPP specifications and wireless system architectures
  • Ability to derive test requirements from technical specifications and system designs
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, hardware-in-the-loop testing, laboratory automation, RF measurement techniques or customer-facing technical support would be advantageous

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