Graduate Software Test Engineer (2027 start)

Overview  

The role of the tester is generally a varied and challenging one, and this is certainly the case at Cambridge Consultants. With projects ranging from short 2–3-month technology prototypes to full scale 18month+ product development, the ability to adapt and move quickly is very important to all our test engineers.  

With plenty of peer support, you will often be involved at the very start of a project, using your analytical and questioning skills to test the various concepts, requirements, and user journeys even before a line of code is written. Working closely with the test and development groups you’ll learn about new products and domains, and you will design and create test harnesses and scripts to thoroughly test the products being developed.  

You will have the opportunity to advance your own skills through our testing community and the variety of projects you will work on. Your skills will contribute to help grow and evolve the group.  

Successful candidates can join us between May-October 2027.  

There is no deadline for this role, as we recruit on a rolling basis. Once the position is filled, we will close the advert. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.  

About the Test Department  

Cambridge Consultants is a world leader in wireless communications, with one of the largest independent wireless development teams in the world. The markets that we address include telecommunications, healthcare, industrial, satellite, consumer and automotive.  

As a test engineer, you will become aware of all forms of testing. You don't have to know how to do all of them, but need to appreciate what is required, be willing to learn new skills and coordinate getting it done.  

What you'll be doing  

You will be involved in and responsible for:  

• Performing tests on new and existing projects to become familiar with testing approaches. 

• Evaluating existing tests for their effectiveness and modify, if necessary, as part of the continuous improvement process. 

• The scoping, designing, and maintaining of bespoke test harnesses, including test script creation, and the development of continuous integration and deployment pipelines. 

• Delivery of high-quality code, compliant with our internal coding standards. 

• Carrying out your specific project tasks within the timescales and budgets agreed with the project manager.  

As a graduate you will be supported with specific training and mentoring and as your experience develops, you will have the opportunity take on further responsibilities.  

What you can bring

We’re looking for applicants who meet the following requirements: 

• A good degree in a relevant field such as Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics.
• Experience of Python (or other languages)
• Good communication skills, inquisitive nature, attention to detail and a keen interest in technology.  

In addition, experience in any of the following areas would be advantageous (though not essential): 

• Wireless communications systems
• Issue tracking systems
• Familiarity with hardware such as Raspberry-Pi
• Software development lifecycle
• Continuous integration tools, such as Gitlab or Jenkins  

Please ensure your CV includes your A Level (or equivalent) subjects and grades, as well as any relevant university modules.

Covering statements are advantageous though by no means a necessity.