Software Engineer - Test Development

Matchtech · Dorset

Software Engineer - Test Development at Matchtech, based in Dorset, paying £45,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£45,000 per annum
Location
Dorset
Contract
Permanent
Posted
3 hours ago
Closes
21 Jan 2027
Sector
Software Developer

40% below the typical rate for software developer

Reference 611554

About the role

Software Engineer - Test & Quality Systems (Aerospace)

Must have the right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not available)

Join a growing engineering team developing software for advanced test, measurement, simulation and control systems used across aerospace, and other highly regulated industries.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you'll develop software that interfaces with instrumentation, data acquisition hardware, communications systems and equipment under test, supporting the full project lifecycle from requirements and design through to integration, customer acceptance and support.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop software for automated test, simulation, measurement and control systems
  • Design and integrate solutions with instrumentation, DAQ and communications interfaces
  • Support system integration, verification, debugging and fault finding
  • Produce high-quality code, documentation and test evidence
  • Participate in design reviews, FAT/SAT activities and customer acceptance testing
  • Work closely with customers, project teams and engineering disciplines

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Degree, HND/HNC or equivalent experience in Software, Computer Science, Electronics or a related discipline
  • Experience developing software for engineering, industrial or equipment-based systems
  • Strong skills in one or more of:
    • C/C++
    • C#
    • Python
    • LabVIEW
    • TestStand
  • Understanding of software architecture, development lifecycles and source control
  • Experience testing and debugging within an engineering environment
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Desirable Experience

  • Aerospace, defence, space, rail or other regulated industries
  • Automated Test Equipment (ATE), HIL or real-time systems
  • Instrument control, DAQ and switching systems
  • Protocols such as CAN, ARINC 429, AFDX, TCP/IP, Serial or MIL-STD-1553
  • Modern C++, multithreaded or event-driven applications
  • CI/CD, requirements traceability and controlled release processes

Benefits

  • Competitive salary plus annual bonus
  • Enhanced pension contribution
  • Private healthcare and health cash plan
  • 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Opportunity to work on complex aerospace programmes with full lifecycle involvement and excellent career development prospects.

Reference: 611554 · Posted 3 hours ago · Closes 21 Jan 2027 · Listed via Matchtech

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