Systems Test Engineer (Contract)

Brighton, United Kingdom | Posted on 15/06/2026

Ourclient is a leading provider of intelligent critical communication solutionswho is recognised globally for offering advanced and reliable communicationsystems and solutions including intercom, public address, voice alarm, IP speakerand control systems.

RoleOverview

TheProjects Engineering Department is responsible for the design and delivery ofPAVA and control systems comprising of the products of our client and theirsuppliers. The systems are designed, built and tested in-house before beingdispatched to customers.

TheSystems Test Engineer will support the Project Engineering team to deliver abespoke control system for the management of an underground rail network. Youwill support the development of testing, moving to factory acceptance testingand site acceptance testing, and work closely with the Test team and ProjectManagers to ensure the system is delivered to specification and on time. Otherduties will include coordinating with and providing support to other areas ofthe organisation, including the Software Development team. This role requiresattendance at the company’s facility in East Sussex and at the facility oftheir end customer based in Glasgow.

Responsibilities

• Configuring control systemwith 3rd party communication systems (CCTV, building management, passenger helppoint and public address systems
• Producing testing documentationto support test and delivery phases
• Designing and supportingcustomer upgrade and migration plans
• Supporting thecommissioning of the system in its final location where required
• Supporting ProjectManager to deliver the project on time and to specification
• Supporting any ongoingmaintenance and support obligations
• Ensuring compliance withhealth & safety standards / regulations and that contractual obligationsare met
• Ensuring you adopt afull ownership end-to-end culture

ExperienceRequired

• Experience in an engineering/ technical role within software project development and testing
• Working knowledge ofLinux (Ubuntu)
• Experience writingsoftware test documentation (e.g. factory acceptance testing (FAT))
• Experience performingsystem testing, both in factories and (on site
• Experience workingwith customers, colleagues and stakeholders to resolve technical and logisticalproblems, taking a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions
• Experience reportingand managing technical risks and issues and their mitigations throughout theproject lifecycle

Attributes

• Be a team player whois comfortable working in a close-knit team and building strong professionalrelationships
• Have goodcommunication skills and be comfortable working with all levels of the organisation
• Have an interest inleading-edge control system and telecommunications technology
• Be comfortableworking independently, but also not afraid to ask questions
• Be able to quicklyadapt to new challenges
• Have strong technicalskills and a desire to develop these

Education& Qualifications

Thecandidate will hold a higher education qualification in a relevant subject suchas Engineering or Computer Science or be able to demonstrate equivalentexperience. They will also be able to spend extended periods (5-10 days)working at the customer facility in Glasgow, including occasional weekendworking.