System Test Engineer

System Test Engineer

Role
Overview

The
overall responsibility of the System Test Engineer is to define and
conduct the independent testing of new and updated software and hardware
products, working as part of the Global R&D organisation on products
targeted towards the Onshore, Offshore and Transportation markets.

Key
Responsibilities

•      Produce
test plans for software and hardware products

•      Design
flexible test environments to suit test plans and department requirements

•      Automate
tests using appropriate environment (scripting, user interfaces and test rigs)

•      Set
up and conduct manual and automated testing on new or updated hardware and
software

•      Conduct
internal training courses on new products and new product features

Skills
Required

The
successful candidate will:

•      Be
a team player, comfortable working in a close-knit team and building strong
professional relationships

•      Be
inquisitive to understand products and customer use cases

•      Be
able to work independently, proactively making decisions, problem solving and
driving issues to a conclusion

•      Have
good communication skills (both written and verbal)

•      Organise
and communicate on own work activities aligned with wider business objectives

•      Have
strong technical skills and a desire to develop these

•      Be
hands-on with using hardware and software and, ideally, be familiar with
electronic test equipment

Knowledge
& Experience Required

•      Product
testing of embedded systems (software and hardware)

•      Proficiency
in Python (or other languages) for scripting and developing automated tests

•      Knowledge
of Linux (Ubuntu)

•      Knowledge
of networking

•      Knowledge
of audio testing

•      Knowledge
of Voice over IP solutions (SIP and Dante)

•      Knowledge
of electronics

Education
& Qualifications

•      Good
degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering or similar background

•      ISTBQ
certification preferred (minimum basic level)