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# Senior Systems Test Engineer

- **Company:** Spectrum IT Recruitment
- **Location:** Southampton, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £80,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 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
- **Published:** July 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5792268241

## About the Role

* 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

## 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.


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