Job Description

We're supporting a

well-established systems engineering consultancy

that designs and delivers

embedded systems

for a range of customers. Their work typically involves

custom hardware, embedded firmware, and system integration

, often in industrial or safety-related environments.

They're looking for an experienced

Embedded Systems Test Engineer

to support active customer projects. This is a

hands-on, lab-based role

, working alongside a strong team of hardware and embedded software engineers.

The role

You'll be responsible for

system-level testing of embedded products

, combining practical investigation with sensible automation. The focus is on validating real behaviour on real hardware, not just executing predefined scripts.

Typical responsibilities include:

Testing embedded systems made up of

custom hardware and embedded software

Writing

Python

scripts to automate tests and control test equipment Performing

exploratory testing

to uncover system-level and integration issues Using lab equipment such as

oscilloscopes, logic analysers, signal generators, and programmable power supplies

Probing signals and correlating physical measurements with firmware behaviour Recording results clearly and methodically Contributing to

test plans and procedures

Working closely with

hardware and embedded software engineers

to diagnose issues Running tests via

Azure DevOps CI

Managing test code and artefacts using

Git

Very occasional support at customer sites

What they're looking for

This role suits someone who already has solid experience testing embedded or hardware-based systems. You'll need to be comfortable with most of the following:

Embedded or

systems-level testing

Practical

Python

for test automation (not web or application testing) Hands-on use of

electronic test and measurement equipment

Exploratory testing

of complex systems A structured, engineering-led approach to testing and documentation Working closely with development teams rather than in a separate QA function Willingness to work

onsite in Southampton

(this is not a remote role) - and fully eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Useful experience

Experience in any of the following would be beneficial but not essential:

Embedded

C/C++

Reading

electronic schematics

Industrial or configurable control systems

Functional safety

or IEC 61508 environments

What this isn't

Not a software-only or web testing role Not a remote or hybrid contract Not a test-case-execution QA position

In short:

A hands-on

embedded systems test contract

, working with capable engineers on real hardware in the lab, supporting customer-facing engineering projects within a systems engineering consultancy.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: 450.00-550.00 per day

Benefits:

On-site parking
Work Location: In person