At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a multidisciplinary team to develop and test innovative medical devices.
- Company: Ensera Design, a leading consultancy in user-centred innovation.
- Benefits: Flexible working, performance bonuses, private healthcare, and 25 days annual leave.
- Other info: Vibrant workspace in Bristol with state-of-the-art labs and regular social activities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in healthcare technology while collaborating with talented professionals.
- Qualifications: 3-5 years in software testing, experience with Python or C++, and strong collaboration skills.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Ensera Design is a world-class user-centred innovation and product development consultancy, specializing in the medical and consumer health sectors with offices in Bristol, Colorado and New Jersey.
As part of Ensera, we collaborate globally with contract manufacturing facilities in Europe, the USA, and Asia.
We are currently seeking an embedded Software Engineer in Test to join our talented team and contribute to delivering exceptional solutions for our clients.
You’ll join a multidisciplinary team developing a greenfield medical device from the ground up.
Day to day, your focus will be building structured testing strategies and processes for embedded systems and shaping the automation approach as it takes its form.
You'll work closely with the embedded, Linux, UI and connectivity teams to make code testable from the start.
You'll have a team of Senior Software Engineers around you who'll mentor you throughout.
You’ll have a strong background in test automation and have a real passion for improving how testing is done in complex engineering environments.
You’ll be a strong collaborator and communicator who’s happy to work closely with developers in C++ and Python environments.
- Design and implement test strategies for embedded software
- Contribute to testing approaches for assigned subsystems and interfaces
- Work with development teams to ensure software is testable and verifiable
- Support requirements-based testing and traceability
- Investigate failures, support root-cause analysis, and verify corrective actions
- Around 3-5 years’ experience in software testing for embedded and/or Linux-based systems
- Experience building automated test frameworks and infrastructure
- Understanding of embedded software architectures and constraints
- Experience with system-level or hardware-in-the-loop testing
- Experience working in regulated or quality-controlled environments
Experience with CI/CD pipelines for embedded or system software
- Python or C++ development experience
- Experience testing communication protocols (UART, CAN, TCP/IP)
- Exposure to software lifecycle standards (e. g.
Please note we ask you to provide your expected salary within the band as part of your application, this helps us understand how you view your experience against the role’s scope.
We offer flexible working policies where working patterns are agreed with our line managers, taking into account the role, needs of the individual, and the team.
Performance-related company-wide bonus.
~ Flexible hybrid working in line with our core hours (Mon–Thu, 9:30am–12:00pm & 2:00pm–4:00pm; Private healthcare for you and your family.
~ Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
~ Salary exchange pension scheme.
~25 days of annual leave, plus the option to purchase up to one working week and additional days for length of service.
~ Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and digital wellbeing platform.
~ Cycle to Work & Electric Vehicle Lease schemes.
~ Training and development opportunities, including dedicated learning days and regular knowledge-sharing sessions.
~ A free lunch the first Monday of every month alongside our company-wide meeting.
~ Free breakfast every Wednesday, and plenty of opportunities to socialise, including team-organized activities, summer and Christmas parties, and more.
We are based in an iconic Grade II listed building in the heart of Bristol.
Our vibrant workspace houses state-of-the-art labs, a design studio, usability suites, and collaborative meeting spaces.
When faced with challenges we take the initiative, using our creative spirit and determination to find bold solutions and deliver results that move us forward.
Together, we deliver cutting-edge solutions for clients ranging from global leaders to innovative start-ups, with a particular focus on medical devices, drug delivery, orthopaedics, and diagnostics.
If you think you might be the right person for us but want an informal chat first then get in touch via careers_uk@enseradesign.
Our human-centred design ethos is rooted in empathy, and our values – pull together, find a way, and care – guide us in building a team that reflects the diversity of the world we design for.
PYTHON DEVELOPER / SOFTWARE ENGINEER employer: Ensera Design
Ensera Design is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, particularly for Senior Mechanical Design Engineers. Located in the vibrant heart of Bristol, we offer flexible working arrangements, comprehensive benefits including private healthcare and performance-related bonuses, and ample opportunities for professional growth through training and mentorship. Our commitment to a supportive environment ensures that every team member can thrive while contributing to meaningful projects in the medical device sector.
