Test Development Engineer

Rheinmetall

Rheinmetall is an international integrated technology group with more than 25,000 employees

worldwide. An internationally successful company that operates in various markets with an

innovative range of products and services. The company is a leading international systems provider

for security technology and draws on its high level of expertise in its basic technologies to address

long-term megatrends, identify viable new markets with high growth potential and develop

innovative solutions for a safe and liveable future.

Electronic Solutions Division

The Electronic Solutions Division covers the entire chain of effects in the system network: from

sensors and the networking of platforms and soldiers to the (partially) automated connection of

effectors and focusses on digitalisation, networking, and cyber.

Integrated Electronic Systems Business Unit

Within the Electronic Solutions Division is the Integrated Electronic Systems Business Unit. This

business unit addresses the battlefield of the future and this also includes cyberspace. In future,

soldiers, vehicles and (partially) autonomous systems such as drones or ground robots will operate

in an interconnected, fully digitalised and highly automated combat network. Rheinmetall IES offers

solutions in this area to ensure information superiority and higher response speeds – the system

parameters that are crucial for mission success. This also includes simulation systems for modern

and holistic training.

Rheinmetall Electronics in the UK

Rheinmetall is strengthening its position in the UK, to become a major player in the UK defence and

security market. We therefore have a number of related vacancies which will be based in the South

of England.

Development Test Engineer

Based: Newport, Isle of Wight, UK

Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience

Reporting: Direct reporting to Head of Product Engineering, REUK.

Tasks

• Testing of engineering prototypes; verifying the features and performance of a product, as well as performing regression testing and defect verification.

• Defining test cases based on product specifications.

• Assist in test planning, including effort estimation.

• Work with wider team in the design and support of automated test solutions.

• Generate test reports and defect reports.

• Work with developers to isolate root cause of any issues found.

Requirements

• Familiarity of testing embedded electronic products at product or sub-product level.

• Confident in creating tests that represent the end-user application.

• Experience in running automated tests as well as hands on manual testing.

• Able to produce clear fault reports that can be fed back to the development team.

• Ideally, experience of working alongside software developers to test and solve issues.

• Ability to create or modify test scripts would also be advantageous but not essential. Personal Attributes

• Team player with good communication skills.

• Good problem-solving skills and strives for consistent/reproducible results.

• Be able to work with minimum supervision and use own initiative.

• Enjoys finding issues and understanding their root cause.

• Be able to work in a methodical & structured way.

• Builds and maintains good working relationships.

• Demonstrate a flexible attitude to work when required.

Terms of Employment

• The job will be based at REUK’s offices in Newport.

• Currently holder of UK security clearance or able to gain UK security clearance

• Flexibility to occasionally work overseas, as required by the role

• Available, recent references.

• Salary is subject to experience. Company auto-enrolment pension and a package of

additional benefits is available including health & dental care.

• Desired starting date: ASAP

Register your interest

• Send your CV to HR_reuk@rheinmetall.com