System Test Engineer

Salary: £50,000 - 55,000 per year

Requirements

• We require experience testing systems that include both software and physical components.
• We require a background working with hardware, sensors, electronics, or similar technologies.
• We require comfort working in hands-on test environments, including lab and field-based settings.
• We require strong problem-solving skills at a system level.
• We require experience contributing to or supporting test activities.
• We prefer experience in robotics, automotive, IoT, or related industries.
• We prefer exposure to field trials or live operational environments.
• We prefer basic scripting, automation, or data analysis experience.
• This role is not a fit for candidates whose experience is limited to web, app, or API testing.
• This role is not a fit for candidates focused primarily on manual or functional software testing only.

Responsibilities

• We execute testing of integrated hardware and software systems.
• We set up, configure, and troubleshoot physical systems and test environments.
• We carry out lab and field-based testing activities.
• We analyse system performance in real-world conditions.
• We support the development of test processes, tools, and automation.
• We work closely with engineering teams to investigate and resolve issues.

Technologies

• API
• Hardware
• IoT
• Support
• Robotics
• Web

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We are supporting a UK-based technology business developing complex, real-world systems that combine software with physical devices. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on testing integrated hardware and software systems in both lab and live environments. The role is based in Reading with a hybrid working arrangement, and the salary is £50,000 to £55,000 plus bonus. It is ideal for someone who enjoys working directly with physical systems rather than purely desk-based or automation-only testing.

last updated 21 week of 2026