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# Test Engineer

- **Company:** Prattwhitney
- **Location:** Filton, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Continuous Integration, Linux, DevOps, Linux System Administration, Scrum Methodology, Software Testing Automation Framework, Test Data, Data Logging, Scripting, Performance Testing, Test Scripts, Deployment Automation
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815252999-test-engineer

## About the Role

* Experience in Agile/Scrum/DevOps delivery model.
 * Experience deploying and configuring complex software under Linux/Windows.
 * Understanding of systems engineering lifecycle and demonstrable evidence of relevant test methodologies and toolsets.
 * Experience producing test plans and reports using applicable tools.
 * eDV clearance required., * Experience with test automation frameworks and tools.
 * Experience with scripting languages for automation.
 * AWS and/or Azure.
 * Continuous Integration.
 * Linux system administration.
 * Knowledge of monitoring, logging, performance testing tools.

## Description

Position

Raytheon UK - Test Engineer (Full-time, Permanent, Onsite)

Location

Gloucester, South Gloucestershire (also Manchester or London - fully onsite)

Responsibilities

 * Apply test skills and experience within an Agile software delivery team.
 * Responsible for creation and maintenance of automated test frameworks.
 * Define and manage test environments; create and manage test data; define and manage test tools.
 * Support test team interactions with the wider development team and assist in the resolution of issues.
 * Contribute to production of test documents using appropriate tools as required.
 * Raise defects and support the wider development team in their resolution.
 * Manage creation of automated and manual test scripts.
 * Produce test and deployment strategies and plans in compliance with customer project guidelines.

Required Skills and Experience

 * Experience in Agile/Scrum/DevOps delivery model.
 * Experience deploying and configuring complex software under Linux/Windows.
 * Understanding of systems engineering lifecycle and demonstrable evidence of relevant test methodologies and toolsets.
 * Experience producing test plans and reports using applicable tools.
 * eDV clearance required.

Desirable

 * Experience with test automation frameworks and tools.
 * Experience with scripting languages for automation.
 * AWS and/or Azure.
 * Continuous Integration.
 * Linux system administration.
 * Knowledge of monitoring, logging, performance testing tools.

Benefits & Work Culture

 * Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)
 * 6 times salary 'Life Assurance' with pension
 * 25 days holiday (increasing with service) + statutory public holidays, with option to buy/sell up to 5 days
 * Company bonus scheme (discretionary)
 * Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes (Health Cashplan, Dental, Cycle to Work, etc.)
 * Enhanced sick pay
 * Enhanced family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave
 * 37-hour working week
 * Early 1.30pm finish Friday, start your weekend early
 * Up to 5 paid days volunteering each year
 * Flexible working culture focused on output, with formal arrangements on request

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.


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