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# Software Engineer - Test Development

- **Company:** Gattaca Plc
- **Location:** Dorset, UK
- **Salary:** £52,487.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Adobe InDesign, Automation of Tests, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Python (Programming Language), LabVIEW, Software Architecture, Requirements Traceability, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, TCP/IP, Teststand, Multithreading, Real Time Systems, Information Technology, C++14, Software Version Control
- **Published:** October 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5939556127

## About the Role

* Degree, HND/HNC or equivalent experience in Software, Computer Science, Electronics or a related discipline
 * Experience developing software for engineering, industrial or equipment-based systems
 * Strong skills in one or more of:
 + C/C++
 + C#
 + Python
 + LabVIEW
 + TestStand
 * Understanding of software architecture, development lifecycles and source control
 * Experience testing and debugging within an engineering environment
 * Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Desirable Experience

 * Aerospace, defence, space, rail or other regulated industries
 * Automated Test Equipment (ATE), HIL or real-time systems
 * Instrument control, DAQ and switching systems
 * Protocols such as CAN, ARINC 429, AFDX, TCP/IP, Serial or MIL-STD-1553
 * Modern C++, multithreaded or event-driven applications
 * CI/CD, requirements traceability and controlled release processes

## Description

Join a growing engineering team developing software for advanced test, measurement, simulation and control systems used across aerospace, and other highly regulated industries.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you'll develop software that interfaces with instrumentation, data acquisition hardware, communications systems and equipment under test, supporting the full project lifecycle from requirements and design through to integration, customer acceptance and support.
Key Responsibilities

 * Develop software for automated test, simulation, measurement and control systems
 * Design and integrate solutions with instrumentation, DAQ and communications interfaces
 * Support system integration, verification, debugging and fault finding
 * Produce high-quality code, documentation and test evidence
 * Participate in design reviews, FAT/SAT activities and customer acceptance testing
 * Work closely with customers, project teams and engineering disciplines