Embedded Software Test and Validation Engineer

Overview

In this role you contribute to testing and validating embedded baseband and antenna platforms for a leading space technology company. You will define test strategies, perform system-level testing, and collaborate with software, hardware and RF teams to drive product quality. Your work supports cutting-edge space payloads and global connectivity, with opportunities to shape test automation and validation in a high-tech environment. This position offers hybrid working in Farnborough and a chance to impact next-generation space systems.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working model
• location: Farnborough (on-site option)

Responsibilities

• Define and execute system test strategies for embedded platforms
• Perform system-level testing to identify issues across software, hardware and RF interfaces
• Investigate and troubleshoot system-level problems to improve product quality
• Collaborate with software, hardware and RF teams to align test plans with product goals
• Contribute to test automation and CI workflows to streamline validation processes

Key requirements

• Experience testing embedded systems
• Ability to develop and execute system test plans
• Strong Python experience for test automation platforms
• Familiarity with automation frameworks and CI tools (e.g. Jenkins, Docker)
• Experience using hardware test equipment
• Knowledge of RF fundamentals or satellite/communications systems (preferred)

• Cross-functional collaboration
• Analytical problem-solving
• Clear communication
• Embedded systems testing
• Python for test automation
• Automation frameworks

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