Software Integration & Verification Lead (Embedded Systems)

Location: Reading, United Kingdom; on-site 5 days per week

Salary: GBP 40,000–65,000 per year

Company

hirify.global is a global engineering and technology consultancy delivering engineering solutions across aeronautics, aerospace, defence, naval, automotive, energy, rail, and IT.

What you will do

• Lead system-level integration testing for hardware and software components in complex embedded defence systems.
• Design, execute, and maintain test plans for automated and manual testing scenarios.
• Use Red Hat Linux and BASH scripting to streamline testing processes and environments.
• Apply virtualization and Docker for deployment and testing of containerized applications.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve integration issues against performance and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate and optimize embedded systems.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in integration testing within complex embedded systems.
• Strong knowledge of Red Hat Linux, BASH scripting, virtualization, automation testing, and manual testing.
• Proficiency with Docker and experience writing comprehensive test plans and conducting system-level validation.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or equivalent technical or military experience.
• Willingness and eligibility to obtain SC security clearance, including completion of Baseline Personnel Security Standard checks.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Nice to have

• Experience testing defence or other high-integrity systems.
• Familiarity with hardware-software integration testing tools and frameworks.
• Knowledge of defence standards and compliance requirements.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines for embedded systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Ongoing learning, mentoring, and a personalised career development path.
• Exposure to diverse engineering projects and industries.
• Private medical insurance, life insurance, and a pension scheme.
• Cycle and technology scheme plus an employee assistance programme.
• Social events, team-building activities, and flexible working where the role permits.