Overview

Expleo is a trusted partner for end-to-end, integrated engineering, quality services and management consulting for digital transformation.  We help businesses harness unrelenting technological change to successfully deliver innovations that will help them gain a competitive advantage and improve the everyday lives of people around the globe.

We are seeking a Test Systems Software Engineer to join a specialist Test Engineering Software group supporting the design, development and sustainment of engineering test equipment used to validate complex defence systems and sub-assemblies.

This role focuses on developing robust, maintainable software for test equipment and engineering test solutions across the full product lifecycle, from early concept and prototyping through to production and in-service support. You will work in a software engineering lab environment closely integrated with electronics, instrumentation and hardware teams, collaborating across multiple engineering disciplines to deliver high-quality, reliable test capability to meet programme delivery schedules.

This position suits a hands-on software engineer who enjoys working at the intersection of software, hardware and electronics rather than purely desktop or web-based development.

Responsibilities

Design and develop software for automated and semi-automated engineering test systems
Implement test solutions using C, C++, C# and appropriate scripting languages
Develop software to interface with instrumentation, data acquisition devices and custom electronic hardware
Integrate software with communications and control interfaces (Ethernet, serial, field buses, etc.)
Support hardware bring-up, system integration, debugging and fault-finding activities in lab environments
Create modular, maintainable and reusable test frameworks and architectures
Apply software engineering best practices including unit testing, code reviews and continuous integration
Contribute to automation, build pipelines and DevOps workflows
Produce technical documentation, requirements traceability and test artefacts
Collaborate with systems, electronics, firmware and production teams to define and deliver test capability
Support issue resolution and ongoing improvement of deployed test systems

Qualifications

Degree (or equivalent experience) in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering or a related technical discipline.

Essential skills

Strong programming skills in C/C++ and/or C#
Experience developing software for test, instrumentation or hardware-integrated systems
Understanding of automated test principles and engineering test methodologies
Experience with LabWindows/CVI, NI TestStand, or similar test frameworks
Familiarity with serial and network communications (RS232/422/485, Ethernet, CAN, Modbus, 1553, etc.)
Practical debugging and fault-finding skills in lab environments
Knowledge of software quality practices (unit testing, clean design, version control, CI/CD)
Ability to read schematics and work alongside electronics hardware
Strong problem-solving and analytical capability
Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Desired skills

Electronics or embedded systems knowledge
Experience with automated test equipment (ATE) architectures
Hardware control and data acquisition integration (DAQ, PXI, GPIB, VISA, etc.)
Scripting languages (Python, PowerShell or similar)
Continuous integration/build tooling and DevOps practices
Experience working within regulated or safety-critical industries (defence, aerospace, automotive, medical)
Exposure to Agile/Scrum environments

Experience

Proven experience developing software for engineering or hardware-integrated systems
Experience delivering test systems or manufacturing/production test solutions preferred
Experience working across the full development lifecycle from concept through deployment and support
Experience working within multi-disciplinary engineering teams.

What do I need before I apply

Eligibility and willingness to obtain SC Clearance (Security Check Clearance) is essential.

Benefits

Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges 
We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects  
Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses 
Competitive company benefits
Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:

Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
Communicating and promoting vacancies
Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”.

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive

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