Software Test Engineer

About the Company

Akkodis is a global leader in engineering, technology, and R&D, harnessing the power of connected data to drive digital transformation and innovation for a smarter, more sustainable future. As part of the Adecco Group, Akkodis combines the expertise of AKKA and Modis, with over 50,000 engineers and digital specialists across 30 countries in North America, EMEA, and APAC. Our teams bring extensive cross-sector knowledge in critical technology areas such as mobility, software services, robotics, simulations, cybersecurity, AI, and data analytics, enabling clients to tackle complex challenges in today’s rapidly evolving markets. With a comprehensive solution portfolio across four service lines—Consulting, Solutions, Talents, and Academy—Akkodis supports clients from concept through to full-scale deployment and optimisation. Our diverse offerings help organisations rethink product development, accelerate productivity, reduce time-to-market, and prepare for the future. At Akkodis, you’ll join a dynamic environment that values continuous learning and global collaboration, where you can make a meaningful impact through innovative projects that shape the future of technology.

About the Role

Akkodis is recruiting an Embedded Software Test Engineer to join our engineering delivery team, embedded in Stevenage. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing, executing, and analyzing functional test procedures for embedded software systems used in satellite and space applications. This role involves working with a proprietary scripting language (ELISA) for test automation, alongside performing test data analysis, investigating anomalies, and contributing to formal test reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain test scripts from test specifications using ELISA
• Execute automated and manual functional tests on a simulated embedded target.
• Perform test data analysis, investigating anomalies, identifying root causes, and proposing corrective actions.
• Compile comprehensive test reports and maintain traceability to test specifications.
• Collaborate with software, systems, and test teams to ensure test quality and coverage.

Qualifications

• Relevant Software or engineering degree.

Required Skills

• Scripting Language: ELISA (training provided)
• Programming Language: C (software under test)
• Test Environment: Simulated embedded target environment
• Documentation: Technical specs, test procedures

Preferred Skills

• Strong background in embedded systems engineering and understanding of software-hardware interaction.
• Experience in test scripting or automation, ideally with proprietary or domain-specific scripting languages.
• Competence in data analysis and problem-solving for anomaly investigation.
• Familiarity with software testing methodologies and black-box functional testing.
• Ability to work within a highly regulated environment with formal documentation processes.