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# Systems Test Engineer (Hardware & Software)

- **Company:** IntaPeople IT Recruitment
- **Location:** Cardiff, UK
- **Salary:** £41,600.0 - £52,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Web Interfaces, Microsoft Windows, Automation of Tests, Black-Box Testing, Python (Programming Language), Network Troubleshooting, Regression Testing, System Testing, Test Execution Engine, Scripting, System-level Testing
- **Published:** June 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.intapeople.com/jobs/25414/

## About the Role

* Background in electronics, electrical engineering, or a related technical discipline (academic or practical)
 * Experience with system-level testing or product validation in a technology-driven environment
 * Strong interest in fault-finding and understanding how systems behave under stress or edge conditions
 * Comfortable working across both physical devices and software interfaces
 * Familiarity with scripting (e.g. Python) or entry-level automation techniques
 * Understanding of operating systems and common test environments (e.g. Windows, mobile platforms, web interfaces)
 * Ability to manage tasks independently and work with minimal supervision

## Description

We're looking for a practical, detail-focused Systems Test Engineer to support the validation and quality assurance of a modern, connected technology platform combining both hardware and software elements.

Working as part of a close-knit engineering team, you will play a key role in ensuring that products are thoroughly tested and ready for deployment. This position involves hands-on testing, fault diagnosis, and contributing to the overall quality strategy across the product lifecycle.

You'll take a user-first approach to testing, helping to identify real-world issues before release through a mix of structured test execution and exploratory techniques.

Responsibilities:

 * Carry out end-to-end system testing across integrated hardware and software environments
 * Identify, log, and track defects, ensuring clear communication with development teams
 * Design and maintain test documentation including plans, scenarios, and detailed test cases
 * Perform a combination of manual, exploratory, and black-box testing
 * Support the development of automated tests, including scripting or basic hardware-assisted setups
 * Build, configure, and maintain test environments across multiple platforms (desktop, mobile
 * Investigate and troubleshoot system issues, working closely with engineers to drive resolution
 * Set up and adjust lab-based test rigs, including basic hardware configuration where required
 * Execute regression testing to ensure stability prior to releases


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