Embedded Software Test Engineer

ALTEN Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Test Engineer. The role focuses on testing embedded systems for mission-critical applications within the defence sector. You will design test cases, set up environments, and manage documentation, while collaborating with top engineers. Candidates must have 5+ years of experience and be eligible for UK Security Clearance. Competitive salary and great benefits are offered, including a private medical insurance and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Flexible working options

Regular team-building gatherings

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in embedded software testing, ideally within defence or safety-critical systems.
• Strong understanding of black-box and white-box testing methodologies.
• Experience using DOORS for requirements management and test traceability.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute software test cases for embedded systems.
• Manage test environments for hardware and software integration.
• Develop test documentation including plans, reports, and logs.

Skills

Embedded software test engineering

Testing methodologies

Real-time embedded systems

Test automation frameworks

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering or computing

Equivalent experience from UK Armed Forces

Tools

DOORS

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

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Job Description

Are you an Embedded Software Test Engineer looking to work on cutting‑edge electro‑optic sensor systems that enhance maritime defence capabilities? At ALTEN UK, we partner with industry leaders to tackle complex engineering challenges. Join our team and be at the forefront of software testing for mission‑critical systems, pushing the boundaries of sensor technology while collaborating with top engineers in the field.

Key Details:
Location: On‑site in Glasgow or Edinburgh
Security Clearance: Must be SC clearable
Experience Level: 5+ years’ experience in embedded software testing

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute software test cases to verify embedded system requirements, ensuring full test coverage.
• Set up and manage test environments for hardware and software integration, supporting complex system validation.
• Plan and conduct software test campaigns, integrating real hardware with simulation and emulation tools.
• Develop and maintain test documentation, including test plans, reports, compliance records, and fault logs.
• Perform manual and automated testing in Linux and Windows environments, ensuring software reliability.
• Investigate and report defects, providing clear reproduction steps and root cause analysis to engineering teams.

Required Skills

• 5+ years’ experience in embedded software test engineering, ideally within defence, aerospace, or other safety‑critical systems
• Strong understanding of black‑box and white‑box testing methodologies
• Proficient in working with real‑time embedded systems and software/hardware version control tools
• Skilled in test case generation, metrics tracking, and compliance verification
• Experience using DOORS for requirements management and test traceability
• Familiarity with test automation frameworks and CI/CD pipelines

Required Qualifications

• Must be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC)
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant engineering or computing field OR Equivalent applied experience from a UK Armed Forces technical background

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of IEC‑61508 or DO‑178C standards for safety‑critical software testing
• Experience with automated test scripting and working within Agile or Waterfall methodologies
• Background in software development, particularly with C, C++, or Python

Additional Information

Why join us?
We foster a community of dually talented individuals who are both entrepreneurs and technology specialists. Our teams embody the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling us to develop solutions most efficiently.

Our commitment to sustainable growth is unwavering, and we continuously strive for accelerated transformation and continuous improvement. Through ALTEN labs, mentoring programs, internal universities, and more, we are always pushing boundaries and embracing new possibilities.

We offer incredible opportunities to join inspiring projects in the most innovative companies.

We prioritise your career development with personalised support plans tailored to your own aspirations. We’re here to empower you and help you reach your full potential.

Join our passionate team and start building tomorrow, today!

In short you get:

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium Customers
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• A competitive salary
• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle‑to‑work Scheme among many additional benefits
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

This role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.