R&D Engineer (Test & Qualification) UK, Lewes

Key Responsibilities

• Produce test plans for software and hardware products.
• Design flexible test environments to suit the 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.

The Candidate

Skills & Attributes 

The successful candidate will:

• Be a team player, comfortable working in a close-knit team and building strong professional relationships.
• Be inquisitive to understand the products and customer use cases.
• Be able to work independently, pro-actively 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 the wider business objectives.
• Have strong technical skills and a desire to develop these.
• Be hands-on with using the hardware and software, ideally familiar with electronic test equipment.

Knowledge & Experience

Candidates will ideally be able to offer several of the following skills/experience:

• Product testing of embedded systems (software and hardware).
• Proficiency in Python (or other language) 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).