Systems Test Engineer

Systems Test Engineer

3 month contract (inside IR35)

Poole

-5055PH

I am currently partnering with a market-leading global mobility and-infrastructure business based in Poole to recruit a System Test Engineer.

Our client specialises in on-board mobile communications for the rail sector, supplying GSM-R cab and data radios with GPS and LTE connectivity to operators worldwide. They are currently leading the way in developing the next generation of 4G and 5G rail communications-making this a fantastic opportunity to work at the forefront of a major technological shift.

Reporting directly to the Test Engineering Manager, you will take day-to-day ownership of testing for complex, multidisciplinary projects. You will be involved across all phases of the testing lifecycle, from initial test case design right through to customer-witnessed functional acceptance testing.

Key Responsibilities

• Test Delivery: Plan, coordinate, and deliver system test engineering activities aligned with time, cost, quality, and performance targets.

• Test Documentation: Produce test strategy-aligned procedures, write comprehensive test cases, specifications, and test scripts.

• System Integration: Conduct end-to-end system integration testing for complex, multi-component systems.

• Defect & Root Cause Analysis: Collaborate directly with software developers to isolate, report, and resolve root causes of technical issues.

• Progress Reporting & Estimations: Regularly communicate test metrics, progress, bug reports, and task estimations to the test leadership team.

Key Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: Proven track record as a Software or System Test Engineer (experience within an engineering or hardware-software integration domain is ideal).

• System Integration: Strong understanding and hands-on experience in system integration testing throughout the complete software development lifecycle (SDLC).

• Tooling: Proficient with ALM management tools (experience with DOORS is a distinct advantage).

• Core Skills: Excellent analytical, diagnostic, and time-management skills, with a proven ability to prioritize tasks against critical project milestones.

• Communication: Clear written and verbal communication skills to write technical documentation and present test findings effectively.