Quality Assurance Test Engineer
Apex Resources
- Oxford, England, United Kingdom
- Oxford, England, United Kingdom
About
What’s on offer
Salary up to £55,000 (DOE)
Hybrid working model - Oxfordshire
Opportunity to work on next-generation AI and robotics platforms in a high-growth environment
As a QA Test Engineer, you will play a key role in verifying and validating embedded software within a runtime assurance platform. Working closely with cross-functional engineering teams, you’ll design and execute robust testing strategies, drive quality improvements, and support the delivery of safe, reliable systems across multiple hardware architectures and real-time operating systems.
Key Responsibilities of the QA Test Engineer
* Design and execute verification and validation strategies for embedded software systems
* Develop and maintain automated test frameworks and infrastructure
* Apply advanced testing techniques such as fuzz testing, constrained random testing, and automation-led validation
* Ensure compliance with safety-critical standards including DO-178C, ISO 26262, and IEC 61508
* Own the full QA lifecycle: test design, execution, automation, and CI/CD integration
* Define and maintain test cases, ensuring traceability and repeatability
* Manage defect tracking, reporting, and resolution in line with structured QA processes
* Collaborate with engineering teams to continuously improve quality and testing practices
Skills & Experience of the QA Test Engineer
* Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or similar (or equivalent experience)
* 3+ years’ experience with Python in a commercial or research environment
* Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g. Jenkins, AWS CodePipeline, CloudBuild)
* Experience with Software-in-the-Loop (SiL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) testing
* Strong understanding of Agile, CI, and test-driven development (TDD) principles
* Exposure to safety-critical or regulated environments is highly desirable
* Active SC Clearance essential
If you’re a proactive and adaptable QA Test Engineer who enjoys working in a fast-paced, innovative environment, comfortable taking ownership of testing processes and contributing to the continuous improvement of quality across complex systems then please apply now
Languages
- English
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