Graduate Test Engineer

Salary: £25,000 - £32,000 per annum | Exceptional benefits - listed below | Derby - Onsite | Permanent

We're recruiting for a Graduate Test Engineer to join a growing and ambitious team at a pivotal stage in its journey.

Want to be part of a business that is disrupting the national security market? Our client is a fast-growing UK sovereign technology company delivering innovative encryption and secure communications solutions to some of the country's most demanding customers. Combining deep technical expertise with an agile, customer-focused approach, they are challenging the status quo and proving that world-class capability can come from a dynamic and ambitious SME.

What we're looking for:

We are looking for a technically curious and motivated individual with strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail and a willingness to learn. Candidates should have a relevant degree, HND, apprenticeship or equivalent qualification, with a good understanding of TCP/IP, IP addressing, subnetting, switching, routing, VLANs, DHCP, DNS and basic network troubleshooting. Familiarity with Linux or Windows is required, while Python, Wireshark, networking certifications and software testing experience are desirable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute functional, regression and integration testing.
• Follow and contribute to the development of test plans and test procedures.
• Accurately document test results and defect reports.
• Assist with product validation and verification activities.
• Investigate technical faults and work closely with software and hardware engineers.
• Support the setup, configuration and maintenance of laboratory test environments.
• Assist with customer demonstrations and product evaluations.
• Develop practical knowledge of IP networking and network security technologies.
• Support troubleshooting and fault investigation across integrated systems.

What's on offer:

• 25 days annual leave
• Company pension
• 4x Death in service
• EV car scheme
• Benefit platform with high street discounts

If you have the experience we are looking for and you think you will succeed within this industry and role, apply today.