Graduate System Test Engineer

Develop and execute manual and automated tests for telecommunications hardware and software products, using Python scripting, laboratory equipment and data analysis to ensure product quality before release.

Calnex Solutions is an innovative and successful company that develops software enabled, leading edge test & measurement products that test network equipment to the latest telecoms standards.

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Our Engineers work in multi-discipline product development teams that include software and hardware design and system test Engineers.  The teams work closely with marketing and sales, turning market and customer requirements into high quality, fully functional products.

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We have an exciting opportunity for a graduate to join our Systems Test Team this year. Working on real product feature’s and mentored by experienced Engineers, this is an excellent opportunity to launch your career working as part of, and learning from, a world class multi-discipline team who are creating leading edge products.

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In this role you will work as part of our multi-discipline product design teams to develop and execute system level tests to qualify our hardware and software products for launch.

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This role is particularly suited to a recent Technical Graduate or an Engineer with one or two years’ experience who wishes to join a dynamic company with opportunities for growth and career progression.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Creating test plans from software and hardware product requirements

• Developing and documenting automated and manual test suites

• Executing system test cycles prior to product release

• Recording test results and working with the design engineers to resolve issues

• Contributing toward the system test environment

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Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• Educated to Degree level in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science or equivalent

• Highly computer literate

• Python Programming/scripting experience

• Familiarity with using lab equipment such as signal generators, oscilloscopes.

• Ability to manage, analyse, and present large datasets generated from testing activities.

• Inquisitive and detail orientated

• Strong willingness to learn the product and its application

• Ability to work closely with others in a multi-discipline team and respond to tight deadlines.

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Experience in any of the following areas will also be beneficial:

• Previous testing experience

• Test automation framework such as NUnit, Python unittest

• Version control system such as SVN or Git

• Knowledge of Networking, Ethernet packet structures and/or Telecoms Framing structures

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Calnex strives to develop its employees through a mixture of work experience and training and provide career advancement to positions in the company that become available through growth.

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We have an open and supportive culture and, being a smaller Company, our Graduates can quickly get a broad understanding of all aspects of the business.

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Calnex rewards success and offers competitive salaries. Our comprehensive benefits package includes a contributory pension plan, flexible holidays, life assurance and critical illness cover and personal Health Care Options.

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The Calnex team are currently working in a hybrid model at their manger’s discretion. This flexibility is dependent on job role and supports a positive work/life balance and the needs of the business. This role requires a minimum of 2 working days in the office (Tuesday and Thursday), with the other three days at home when possible. This may vary depending on what’s required to fulfil the requirements of the role.