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# Software Test Engineer

- **Company:** Morson Group
- **Location:** Winfrith Newburgh, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), HTML, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Unit Testing, C++ (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, JavaFX, Junit, Python (Programming Language), LabVIEW, MATLAB, Microsoft Visual Studio, Network Configuration and Change Management, NetBeans, Systems Development Life Cycle, Regression Testing, Standard Sql, Requirements Management, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Test Management, UML, Virtualization Technology, DOORS (Software), Software Verification, Safety Critical Systems, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/software-test-engineer/morson-edge-job108004503

## About the Role

This opportunity would suit an experienced Software Test Engineer who enjoys working in a highly technical environment and wants exposure to complex defence,maritime and safety-critical systems., * A degree or equivalent qualification in **Software Engineering,Computer Science or a related discipline**

 * Proven experience supporting or leading **software testing activities**
 * Strong understanding of software testing within the **software development lifecycle (SDLC)**
 * Experience planning and delivering **manual and regression testing**
 * Knowledge of software engineering lifecycle processes and associated tools
 * Experience working with requirements and translating them into effective test solutions
 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
 * Excellent attention to detail
 * Good technical documentation and report-writing skills
 * Ability to communicate effectively with technical specialists and non-technical stakeholders

## Technical Skills

Experience in one or more of the following would be particularly beneficial:

 * **Java / JavaFX / NetBeans**
 * **C++ / Visual Studio**
 * **Python**
 * Automated software testing
 * Unit testing - **JUnit / CppUnit**
 * Requirements management - ideally **IBM DOORS**
 * **UML / Enterprise Architect**
 * IBM Engineering Test Manager / Workflow Manager
 * MATLAB
 * LabVIEW
 * SQL
 * HTML / JavaScript
 * Virtualisation
 * Network configuration and communications protocols
 * Agile software development

A strong bias towards either **Java or C++** is absolutely acceptable; candidates are not expected to be equally experienced in both.

## Desirable Domain Experience

Experience within **defence,maritime,aerospace or another safety-critical/high-integrity engine

## Description

We are looking for a **Software Test Engineer** to join a highly skilled engineering team working on complex,high-integrity software and systems within the defence and maritime sector.

The role will focus on the **delivery of software test activities throughout the software development lifecycle**,including test planning,test management,execution,verification and reporting.

You will work closely with software,systems and integration engineers to develop logical,robust test solutions for technically challenging systems., As a Software Test Engineer,your responsibilities will include:

 * Planning,managing and delivering software test activities throughout the software development lifecycle
 * Developing robust manual,automated and regression testing solutions
 * Producing test plans,test specifications,procedures and supporting documentation
 * Performing software verification and validation activities
 * Supporting software and systems integration testing
 * Ensuring appropriate traceability between requirements,testing and results
 * Identifying,investigating and documenting software defects
 * Working collaboratively with software,systems,hardware and integration engineering teams
 * Supporting the testing of high-integrity and safety-related software
 * Producing clear technical reports and communicating results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
 * Contributing to the continuous improvement of software testing processes and methodologies


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