Embedded Test Engineer

Embedded Software Test Engineer – Trusted Autonomy Systems Central London £50,000–£60,000 Bonus Benefits Most engineers want to work on meaningful problems. This role puts you right at the heart of one: helping make AI and autonomous systems safe, trustworthy, and ready for the real world. The Opportunity I’m hiring for a fast-moving deep tech startup that’s building the trust layer for AI in physical systems - think drones, autonomous vehicles, robotics, and other smart machines operating without human oversight. Their software platform enables safety assurance for AI-driven systems without relying on data links or constant communication - something the industry hasn't really seen before. It’s early-stage, it’s fast-moving, and it’s solving a critical challenge in the world of autonomy and edge AI. Right now, they’re looking for a QA / Embedded Test Engineer to own and evolve their test infrastructure - someone with a good understanding of embedded software verification , ideally in a safety-critical environment , and a passion for building robust, reliable systems. What You’ll Be Doing Design and implement test strategies and automation for embedded software Work across Software-in-the-Loop and Hardware-in-the-Loop environments Build pipelines for CI/CD and automated deployment Drive coverage and assurance for safety-critical systems aligned to standards like DO-178C, ISO 26262, or IEC 61508 Collaborate closely with software, systems, and AI engineers to test and validate runtime assurance features What You’ll Bring Experience in embedded systems QA/testing, ideally on safety-critical software Strong understanding of testing pipelines , version control, automation, and tooling Knowledge of CI/CD , scripting (Bash, Python), and test frameworks (pytest, gtest) Bonus: experience with HIL/SIL , Gazebo/ROS-based simulations , or static analysis tools Why This Role? £50,000–£60,000 salary bonus potential Tackle a deeply technical challenge in autonomy and embedded safety Work on a brand-new test stack - real ownership and influence Onsite in a modern Central London office, walking distance from Tower Bridge Benefits include: 5% matched pension Generous holiday allowance EV car and cycle-to-work schemes Startup equity opportunity Huge scope to shape future QA processes and team This is a rare chance to join a deeply technical founding team and help build systems that will enable the safe, large-scale deployment of intelligent machines in the real world. Keen to find out more?

Location: London,, GB

Posted Date: 11/14/2025