At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare and conduct tests to ensure software quality and reliability.
- Company: Join Cubic, a leader in transportation technology solutions.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on experience in a dynamic and innovative environment.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on technology that simplifies daily journeys.
- Qualifications: Experience in product testing and knowledge of software development life cycle.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
Business Unit: Cubic Transportation Systems
Company Details: When you join Cubic, you become part of a company that creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation to make people’s lives easier by simplifying their daily journeys, and defence capabilities to help promote mission success and safety for those who serve their nation. Led by our talented teams around the world, Cubic is committed to solving global issues through innovation and service to our customers and partners. We have a top-tier portfolio of businesses, including Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) and Cubic Defence (CD). Explore more on Cubic.com.
Job Details:
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:- Prepare detailed functional test specifications for both device and system tests
- Use industry standard test tools to develop manual and automated tests in a variety of programming languages
- Conduct subsystem, system and user level testing
- Conduct end-to-end testing
- Document tests results and share findings with development teams and project stakeholders
- Liaise with Engineering departments and customers with regard to testing of projects
- Conduct tests both in house and in the presence of the customer
- Prepare and conduct in-house reliability tests
- Coordinate and oversee the work of Test Technicians, collating results and reporting defects
- Prepare and conduct environmental tests
- Prepare and issue test reports
- Perform Defect Reviews
- Prepare and Maintain the test configuration environments
- Support with the automation of testing activities
- Comply with Cubic’s values and adherence to all company policy and procedures, including the code of conduct, quality, security and occupational health, safety and environmental policies and procedures.
In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed, the job holder is required to perform other duties assigned by their Manager from time-to-time, as may be reasonably required of them.
Skills knowledge and experience:- Essential: Solid previous experience within a Product test or QA environment.
- Experience of manual and exploratory testing
- Experience of building and executing test cases and plans
- Experience using TestRail and Jira
- Experience of testing methods, including test-driven development and automated testing
- Experience of each stage of the Software Development Life Cycle.
- Effectiveness within previous role of ensuring software is released with a minimum of defects reaching the customer
- Ability to write good reports and general word processing skills (Word, Excel, Databases).
- Good day to day planning skills, co-ordination and control under pressure.
- To work equally well on their own as well as within a team.
- Windows and Linux experience
- Desirable: Relevant industry/product knowledge
- Experience of either London Transport or automotive industry testing
- Knowledge of Serial and TCP/IP comms protocols and configuration
- Agile/Scrum experience
- Participate in interviews for recruitment
- Working knowledge of SQL, Basic UNIX and Confluence.
- Linux Shell scripting
- Use of Project Planning Tools
- Awareness of Smart/Payment Card technology and public key encryption technologies
- Essential: HNC or equivalent qualification in an engineering discipline OR relevant industry experience
- ISTQB Foundation
- Desirable: Degree / MSC in Engineering Discipline
- Test automation knowledge or experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
- Interpersonal skills with a willingness to share knowledge and collaborate effectively with individuals and other departments
- Diligent, with attention to detail
- Ability to problem solve and find effective resolutions
- Ability to work as part of a team towards individual and shared goals
- Enthusiastic and self-motivated
- Ability to work on own initiative.
- Direct Customer liaison (Witnessed Testing).
- Able to work Overtime / weekends when required.
- Willing to transfer to other locations if appropriate.
- Able to travel to customer sites (Full driving license - Not essential).
Worker Type: Temporary Worker
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate based on any protected characteristic under applicable law.
Summary Location: Salfords, Surrey Type: Full time
System Test Engineer in Surrey employer: Cubic Corporation
Cubic Corporation is an exceptional employer that values its employees by fostering a supportive work culture and providing ample opportunities for professional growth within the military technology sector. Located in the UK, we offer competitive benefits, a commitment to safety, and the chance to work with cutting-edge equipment while contributing to the training of military personnel, making your role both meaningful and rewarding.
