Software Test Engineering Placement 2022

Do you always wonder why something works the way it does, and what would happen if you didn’t follow the expected path?  If you have an interest in coding and enjoy technical challenges then an internship in software testing could provide the creative outlet for your curiosity.

Main purpose of the job

Our Software Test Group is growing, so if you want to help create innovative products for a wide variety of clients during your placement year, Cambridge Consultants is the place for you.

We are looking for an Intern Software Test Engineer to help create test solutions for complex wireless systems and products.  Working closely with others, with lots of support, in the test group and the development team you will design and create tests to thoroughly test the products being developed. The sort of software written by development is often at the electronics/software boundary and/or in a constrained environment (e.g. tight memory, low power).

Type of work undertaken by the group

Cambridge Consultants is a world leader in wireless communications, with one of the largest independent wireless development teams in the world.  The markets that we address include telecommunications, healthcare, industrial, satellite, consumer and automotive.

The Test Group in the Wireless Division works closely with other disciplines to test cutting-edge software, hardware and systems. Team sizes tend to be small and are made up of highly skilled engineers.

The group carries out test planning, design and testing of all products coming into the Wireless Division. This includes creation of bespoke automation harnesses, usually in Python.

Specific responsibilities

As you develop, with specific training and support, you will become responsible for:

• The scoping and design of test activities, usually on more than one project at once
• Test script creation and assisting with the design and maintenance of bespoke test harnesses
• Delivery of high-quality code, compliant with our internal coding standards
• Carrying out your specific project tasks within the timescales and budgets agreed with the project manager
• As your experience develops, you might wish to take on further responsibilities.

Minimum requirements

To meet the requirements of this role you will:

• Be on track for a 2:1 or 1st class degree in a relevant subject, such as engineering, physics or computer science, and be on a course which allows you to take an industrial placement year
• Have good A level/equivalent results in relevant technical subjects
• Have an interest in scripting languages, and ideally some experience using Python
• Possess excellent communication and team-working skills
• Have a keen interest in current technology

In addition, any experience of the following would be advantageous;

• Understanding of wireless communications systems
• Windows / Linux / iOS programming
• Other languages such as C

Why Cambridge Consultants?

Cambridge Consultants creates exciting and novel breakthroughs in technology and products. We help our clients achieve the kind of game-changing leap forward that will transform their whole business.

At the heart of what we do are talented and motivated multi-disciplinary teams empowered to create cutting edge technologies and systems to solve difficult problems for our clients.

We recognise and celebrate individual talent and we understand the importance of letting individuals be just that. Our people are here to do the best work of their lives and our job is to provide the platform for them to do it. That means letting people pursue the projects that interest them and develop their career in whatever direction they choose.

We’re committed to promoting a diverse workplace. We believe that diversity can only flourish when everyone feels included and has a sense of belonging.

We value all people regardless of gender, age, disability, race, ethnic origin, parental status, language, religion, marital status or sexual orientation.