Test Engineer
| Posting date: | 22 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £50,000 to £62,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 September 2025 |
| Location: | Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 7FW |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Hunter Selection Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 26921_1755872934 |
Summary
Test Engineer
Cambridge
Commutable from Ely, Peterborough, Huntingdon, St. Neots, Letchworth, Bedford, Bury St Edmunds
£50,000 - £62,000
Monday - Friday days
Benefits:-
- Hybrid working options
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Private healthcare scheme
- EV car scheme
- Company bonus scheme
Our client is a leading high-tech manufacturer based in Cambridge, working at the forefront of electronics and communications technology. They pride themselves on innovation, teamwork and developing their people to progress in their careers. As part of a wider international group, they design and deliver advanced systems used by a range of industries across the globe. They are now seeking a Test Engineer who is eager to build their expertise in a modern engineering environment, working with complex hardware and software to ensure high-quality, reliable products.
Role & Responsibilities:
- Carry out hands-on testing of complex electronic and software-based systems, with a focus on how products perform in real-world use
- Validate both graphical user interface (GUI) applications and embedded firmware across a range of product variants
- Undertake regression testing to support new firmware and software releases
- Investigate, reproduce and document issues within the tracking system, working closely with design and development teams to ensure timely resolution
- Build, configure and maintain test setups that integrate in-house hardware with third-party electronic test equipment
- Support the upkeep and improvement of the system test laboratory and associated infrastructure
- Ensure testing activities are delivered in line with the company's quality processes and standards
- Contribute to the creation of test plans, campaign documentation, and internal reports to support product validation
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
- Hands-on experience with RF testing, ideally including work in test chambers
- Background in working within or alongside the defence sector
- Solid understanding of hardware, software, and firmware interactions
- Proficiency with Linux, including using command-line tools to control and configure systems
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain technical problems both in writing and verbally
- A proactive mindset, with a willingness to learn and take on increasing levels of technical responsibility
"To apply please email your CV / resume to [ jackj@hunterselection.co.uk ]". - - Jack Jenkins - 01908 010 438
If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.
Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.
Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.