Software Test & Validation Engineer

Software Test & Validation Engineer Advanced Engineering & Defence Technology South East England, Kent region Salary: £50,000 DOE + profit-related bonus & benefits A specialist engineering organisation delivering high-performance sensing and embedded systems is seeking a Software Test & Validation Engineer to join its multidisciplinary team. This role focuses on implementing robust verification and validation processes for software and firmware across complex electro-mechanical products, supporting projects from design through to customer acceptance. Key Responsibilities Develop, document, and test software and firmware changes Maintain clear records of work in line with departmental procedures and ISO 9001:2015 standards Create and maintain test environments for software/firmware validation Participate in agile team events including stand-ups, planning, reviews, and retrospectives Support internal and external customers with troubleshooting software systems Act as a reference point for team best practice and provide support to other projects Undertake occasional UK travel for customer or supplier visits Experience & Skills Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent (professional registration encouraged) Hands-on experience in software/firmware validation projects Strong background in C# .NET, C, C++ (LabVIEW experience advantageous) Experience testing safety-critical functions and supporting electro-mechanical products Full software lifecycle experience: documentation, design, development, testing, revision control, and maintenance Structured design methodology and Agile/Scrum familiarity High-level understanding of electronics advantageous Able to manage projects independently and meet deadlines Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills Standout Benefits Profit-related bonus scheme 9-day fortnight working pattern Hybrid working (role dependent) Private healthcare plan Security Requirement Applicants must be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC level)