Senior ATE Software Engineer – Embedded Test Automation

Concurrent Technologies Plc; Colchester; On-site; GBP 125,000 - GBP 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Colchester seeks an experienced Senior Software Engineer – ATE to develop automated test systems for advanced embedded computing products. You will lead technical projects and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product reliability and performance. A degree in Software Engineering or related field and expertise in C#, C/C++, or Python are essential. The position offers a collaborative environment with various benefits including a generous pension plan.

Benefits

25 days holidays + bank holidays

Annual profit share bonus

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Generous company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience developing software for automated test systems.
• Strong proficiency in C#, C/C++, or Python, including OO design.
• Hands-on experience with instrumentation control and data acquisition.
• Strong knowledge of Windows and Linux development environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of automated test software architectures.
• Integrate and control test instrumentation using standard protocols.
• Collaborate with hardware and firmware teams to define test requirements.
• Analyze test results and contribute to root cause analysis.

Skills

C#

C/C++

Python

Instrumentation Control

Data Acquisition Systems

Analytical Skills

Debugging Skills

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Software Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Git

Jira

NI TestStand

LabVIEW

Job description

A leading engineering firm in Colchester seeks an experienced Senior Software Engineer – ATE to develop automated test systems for advanced embedded computing products. You will lead technical projects and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product reliability and performance. A degree in Software Engineering or related field and expertise in C#, C/C++, or Python are essential. The position offers a collaborative environment with various benefits including a generous pension plan.