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# Systems Test Engineer

- **Company:** Intellectual Capital Resources Limited
- **Location:** Bristol, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, Data Centers, Firmware, Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), System Testing, Hardware Testing, Hardware Infrastructure
- **Published:** August 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2933730084-2

## About the Role

Experience testing hardware systems or complex electronic assemblies
Ability to work across hardware, software and system-level interfaces
Practical lab skills, including use of basic instrumentation
Comfortable debugging issues spanning boards, cables, sensors, firmware and system controls
Strong problem-solving skills with methodical test planning
Ability to write scripts and small tools for automation (any language acceptable)
Desirable
Background in data-centre hardware, server systems or accelerator platforms
Experience with factory test methods such as JTAG, boundary scan or system-level diagnostics
Exposure to both manufacturing test and field-deployed hardware environments
Interest in hardware/software hobby projects or hands-on engineering outside formal work

## Description

This Hardware System Test Engineer role focuses on end-to-end testing of complex hardware systems used in AI acceleration. The Hardware System Test Engineer will work across factory test and field-deployed system environments. The Hardware System Test Engineer will support reliable product performance through hands-on hardware and software-driven testing.
Responsibilities
Test complete hardware systems from initial power-on through full operational behaviour
Diagnose hardware faults related to manufacturing defects, assembly issues and system-level reliability
Support both factory-based PCB/system test and field-level system deployment checks
Architect test plans and run automated and manual tests across full system racks and accelerator units
Investigate intermittent, environment-dependent and multi-component issues
Work with design, manufacturing and operations teams to resolve defects
Maintain and improve test frameworks, scripts and tools
Document test results clearly for internal engineering teams


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