Senior Systems Test Engineer

New Malden
3 weeks ago
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At Peregrine, we’re constantly seeking Specialist Talent that offer the ideal mix of skills, experience, and attitude, to place with our vast array of clients. From Project Change Professionals in large government organisations to Software Developers in the private sector – we are always in search of the best talent to place, now.  

How Specialist Talent Works

At Peregrine, we find the best talent for our clients. Unlike traditional contractors, where you are hired by the client, you remain a permanent employee of Peregrine, with access to all our standard benefits:

A Permanent Position

Life Assurance

5% annual bonus

Pension Scheme – Employer matched to 5%

Voluntary Benefits – Health Cash Plan, Dental, Will Writing etc

Annual Leave – 23 days rising to 27 with length of service

Sick Pay – Increasing with length of service

The Role: Senior Systems Test Engineer

Key Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will be:

Experienced in developing, and carrying out testing on complex systems comprising software and hardware

A hands on tester who is at ease setting up both hardware and software test environments

Results orientated, understand how they can help deliver to schedule and budget.

Conduct V&V activities throughout the project lifecycle, including:

Analysis and Review Systems requirements and acceptance criteria

Support Test Planning and Estimation/Sizing activities, including physical test environment design and setup

Creation and update of Test Specifications to support in V&V activities

Support in preparation and delivery of Systems Engineering Test Readiness Reviews in accordance with project schedule

Execution of Test Specifications at the respective level of test in accordance with the Test Plan and Schedule

Support automation of test activities, which may include development of tools and simulators, development of the automated test framework, and the creation and execution of automated tests

Investigate defects as they arise to support in their swift resolution

Support in identification, execution and formal recording of Type Approval related test activities

Support Witness Testing activities conducted by Notified Body and External Test Houses

Coordinate with other engineering functions and help solve problems as they arise

Prepare for and support Product Release activities in accordance with project schedule, including creation of the final Test Report

Technical Skills

Strong experience of System Engineering Verification and Validation.

Able to develop testing processes and methods

Able to develop technical documents and training materials to support new functionality and product releases

An interest in the use cases and applications for the products we design and build

Specialist Knowledge

Experience in use of Atlassian toolset (JIRA, Xray, Confluence).

Experience of automated test scripting (preferably in Python)

All round engineering aptitude, with software and hardware test experience. Preferably in Marine but other engineering disciplines (e.g. Automotive, Aerospace) are acceptable.

Experience of testing in a safety critical or regulated industry (E.g. Marine, Automotive, Aerospace, Rail, etc.)

Degree-qualified in a STEM subject

Personal Characteristics

Analytic & interdisciplinary thinking with an interest in complex tasks

Able to work with people effectively at all levels, using well-developed influencing and interpersonal skills

Able to deal with internal and external customers in a professional way, both in person, over the phone and by email

Is a team player, and can create, develop and maintain productive working relationships

If you are an experienced Senior Systems Test Engineer and feel you have the desired skills and experience which would enable you to hit the ground running, please apply to find out more information about this exciting opportunity.

About us: 

At Peregrine, we see beyond the immediate and look to the horizon. We build lasting, meaningful partnerships with our clients, and deliver flexible solutions for every resourcing need, both now and in the future. Together, we help our clients to engage, develop and harness the skills they need to achieve and grow the workforce they want. 

Our culture: 

At Peregrine we embrace fresh ideas, and we love learning fast. Our solutions are trusted and established, so we have the confidence of knowing we have a solid foundation. We rely on openness and honesty, and we’re always ready to help each other out. And we believe that our work can benefit society – whether it’s finding the digital talent of the future or being a driver for social mobility. 

Our commitment to diversity:  

At Peregrine, we’re proudly committed to championing diversity and inclusion, with company-wide initiatives to drive greater social mobility and reduce our environmental impact. Our teams represent a huge breadth of cultures, languages, and ethnicities, and over 20 different nationalities. We also employ candidates from a range of educational and socioeconomic backgrounds. Our partnerships with numerous charities ensure that we can stay well-informed and continue to improve our practices for the future. It reflects in the way we recruit for our clients as we assist them in becoming more diverse

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