Systems Test Engineer

Systems Test Engineer - Contractor

Our client delivers safe, efficient, and reliable navigation solutions for the commercial and defence maritime industry. They are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Systems Test Engineer to support Commercial Platforms Testing within the New Malden office. This role focuses on Integration, Verification, and Validation activities for Radar and ECDIS product lines, particularly for a project developing Integrated Navigation System capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse and review system requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Create, update, and review test procedures; suggest improvements to meet test objectives.
• Execute test procedures, including test environment setup, ensuring compliance with company risk assessments.
• Investigate defects and troubleshoot lab equipment and setup issues.
• Collaborate with other engineering functions to resolve problems.
• Support identification, execution, and formal recording of Type Approval test activities.
• Assist with witness testing activities conducted by notified bodies and external test houses.
• Ensure all responsibilities comply with company standards of conduct and contractual processes.
• Carry out any other reasonable management requests.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Experienced Test Engineer with strong test theory knowledge and background in Marine, Aerospace, or Automotive engineering.
• Capable of developing test procedures against internal and external requirements.
• Strong communicator, able to collaborate even when requirements are incomplete.
• Skilled in executing tests and problem-solving issues as they arise.
• Experienced in testing complex engineered systems comprising hardware and software.
• Hands-on tester comfortable setting up hardware and software test environments.
• Results-oriented, understanding delivery to schedule and budget.
• Demonstrates proactive initiative by seeking opportunities to add value beyond assigned responsibilities.

Technical Skills

• Advanced test methodologies and holistic system thinking (e.g., risk-based testing, performance testing).
• Strong understanding of hardware/software interaction and system-level validation.
• Proficiency in manual testing and troubleshooting hardware/software issues.
• Ability to analyse and identify root causes for defects.
• Intermediate test design skills, including writing and improving test plans and procedures.

Specialist Knowledge

• Experience testing safety-critical or regulated products in Marine, Automotive, or Aerospace sectors.
• Familiarity with test management tools (e.g., Xray).
• ISTQB certification (advantageous).