Verification Engineer in Colchester

We’re building something powerful. Let’s build it together. We’ve delivered high-performance embedded computing solutions for four decades across industries including defence, telecoms, and aerospace. We’re proud to be experts in what we do and are looking for more brilliant people to join our team.

The Role

Reporting to the Product Realisation Manager, this is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Verification Engineer to join our growing engineering team. You’ll have expertise in hardware verification and will be responsible for conducting hardware tests and managing the operation of lab equipment.

What will I be delivering?

• Verify products against design requirements and support design improvements.
• Test technologies including Ethernet, PCIe, Microcontrollers, FPGA, and interfaces (SPI, I2C, RS232, RS485, MIL-STD-1553).
• Conduct firmware and hardware testing using defined specifications.
• Execute test plans and test cases across components and systems.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on test strategies and debugging.
• Develop and maintain test plans, strategies, and coverage aligned to requirements.
• Execute verification testing, analyze results, and document findings.
• Debug issues, perform root-cause analysis, and track defects.
• Perform environmental testing (thermal, vibration, humidity, shock) to validate product robustness.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards and support design improvements.
• Maintain and optimize test processes, documentation, and test suites.

What are we looking for?

• Linux and basic scripting/programming.
• Understanding of verification and qualification methodologies.
• Experience with embedded systems and lab equipment (oscilloscope, DMM, logic analyzer).
• Good communication and teamwork.
• Understanding of electronics safety and handling principles.
• Organizational and documentation of testing processes and results.
• Strong analytical skills for evaluating testing outcomes and defect analysis.
• Understanding of hardware single board computers.
• Familiarity with Intel CPUs, x86_64 / ARM / RISC-V architectures.

Benefits for working at Concurrent

• 25 days holidays + bank holidays and holiday purchase scheme.
• Annual profit share bonus.
• Cycle to work, Home & Tech and car salary sacrifice schemes.
• Death in service benefit & income protection.
• Employee assistance programme and virtual GP.
• Employee referral scheme.
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Generous company pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution.
• One paid volunteering day per year.
• Private Health Insurance through Bupa.
• YuLife wellbeing app.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and believe in the power of a diverse, inclusive team. We welcome all applications from all suitably qualified people, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. Please let us know if you require anything which would enable your success throughout our interview process.

Security Clearance

Please be aware that certain roles working for Concurrent will be subject to security and export control restrictions. These specific roles are therefore subject to candidates being able to meet BPSS level pre-employment screening criteria.

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