Senior Test Engineer - Novel Sensor Technology

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Senior Test Engineer - Novel Sensor Technology

Newton Colmore is working with a technology company in Oxfordshire, and we are helping them find a senior test engineer to work on their novel sensor technology.

With world-class leadership who have built tech unicorns, our client is now in an ambitious growth phase, scaling quickly to meet increasing global demand.

As Senior Test Engineer, you will be the doyen of quality for an innovative sensor platform that combines custom hardware, cloud applications, and sophisticated machine learning algorithms.

Reporting directly to the CTO, you'll work at the intersection of technology and science in a hands-on role where your insights directly influence the product roadmap. You will ensure that the critical data delivered to partners is accurate, reliable, and compliant.

The main responsibilities for the role include;

Develop comprehensive system test specifications and test cases to ensure products exceed regulatory requirements and customer expectations
Lead system test execution and compile detailed reports to greenlight product releases
Collaborate with software engineers to build automated testing frameworks and streamlined reporting pipelines
Coordinate data recording activities, comparing platform outputs against gold standard references to ensure peak algorithmic performance
Proactively identify, track, and manage defects through the full development lifecycle

Here is what we are looking for;

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related technical field
2+ years in QA, software testing, or technical support with products integrating hardware and software
Proven track record managing defects with deep understanding of product development lifecycle.

As well as those essential requirements, any form of start-up experience and/or within a regulated industry would be beneficial to your application.

This is a crucial hire for the company, and they anticipate that with their ambitious growth plans, this could potentially turn into a team leader. They are offering an attractive salary which can be tailored to your expectations, as well as the autonomy to make this role your own. A variety of benefits come attached too.

If you feel this role could be a good match and make a confidential application with us and we can get in touch with more details

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