Software Test Engineer ( C++ / C )

Essex  ‐ Onsite
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Description

Proteus Europe is searching for a Software Test Engineer who has an understanding of C / C++ for one of our international clients based in Essex.

Our Client :-
Our client are an internationally known manufacturer of single board computer products. Their products are designed and developed totally in-house, and use leading-edge Intel microprocessors and a range of peripheral components. Increasingly, many of their products are designed to be produced in a ruggedized form, to operate in much harsher environments than standard commercial products. They sell into many different markets around the world, and in particular have many customers in the telecommunications, aerospace and defence sectors.

Your New role :-

As a Software Test Engineer will have responsibility for the following tasks in your new role:
- Testing embedded firmware and board support packages for a range of single board computers
- Creating and maintaining test cases
- Working with the developers and the customer support team to diagnose problems and improve product quality
- Benchmarking products and performing peripheral-device approvals testing

This role will involve assembling and configuring various hardware devices, successful Test Engineers will be practically minded and be able to demonstrate correct handling of hardware.

You will also have the ability to organise and prioritise your own work. Our client has a dynamic lab environment where the ability to switch tasks quickly and multi-tasking is essential. The successful engineer will also show good inter-personal skills and have good practical skills.

Our client offers a very competitive salary package, with generous relocation allowance where appropriate, plus a company-supported private pension scheme. In addition to this they also have a non-contributory private health insurance scheme.

Your Skills and experience :-

Essential Skills :-
- Previous software testing role
- Familiarity with installing and configuring Linux and Microsoft operating systems
- Basic understanding of modern PC architecture (e.g. experience assembling, modifying or fault finding PCs)
- C/C++ and/or Python coding

Desirable Skills :-
- The ability to communicate effectively with others within the company at an Engineering level
- Attention to detail and consistency
- Self-motivation and enthusiasm

Proteus Europe operates in partnership with our candidates by building strong and lasting relationships at all levels.

If you apply for this role, we will:

- Contact you within one week to discuss your current situation and suitability for this role.
- Keep searching for other suitable positions should this role not be right for you.
- Keep you informed at every stage of the recruitment process.
- Actively follow up with our client on your behalf to gain useful feedback throughout the process.

If you are looking for a new role, but this role isn't quite right for you, please contact us in confidence for a discussion about how we can help you.
Start date
06/2016
From
Proteus Europe
Published at
17.05.2016
Project ID:
1130697
Contract type
Permanent
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