From the Mariana Trench, the deepest point on earth, to surging shorelines and anywhere in-between, we make the impossible possible through our continuous passion for innovation.

Our people design, engineer and manufacture technologies that are enabling our customers to discover, navigate, measure, detect and communicate in the toughest environment on earth: Our oceans. We’ve been actively developing the technology to make the oceans accessible for nearly 50 years and we’re only just getting started…

Who are we looking for?

Are you a recent graduate with a passion for system testing and engineering? Join Sonardyne as a Graduate Systems Test Engineer and kick-start your career in an exciting and innovative environment. This role offers hands-on experience in testing cutting-edge software and hardware applications while working closely with developers, project managers, and other key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• System Testing: Perform functional, usability, performance, and stability testing of Sonardyne products.
• Test Planning: Develop test plans based on specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Exploratory Testing: Identify potential issues through exploratory and release candidate testing.
• Issue Management: Investigate, document, track, and help resolve system issues.
• Product Quality: Contribute to enhancing product reliability, usability, and performance.
• Collaboration: Work alongside hardware, software, and firmware teams to ensure seamless communication and coordination.
• Feedback & Reporting: Provide usability feedback via test reports and team meetings.
• Continuous Improvement: Suggest and implement process enhancements within the testing and engineering teams.
• Trials & Demonstrations: Support test trials at Sonardyne’s facility in Plymouth.
• Cost & Time Estimation: Assist in estimating testing tasks for project planning.
• Customer Support: Provide technical assistance, including system installations, training, and demonstrations both onshore and offshore.
• Specialist Support: Participate in out-of-hours technical support on a rota basis.
• Professional Development: Engage in continuous learning and skill enhancement.

What We’re Looking For:

Essential Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• A logical and methodical approach to testing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Collaborative and team-oriented mindset.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on product quality.

Desirable Skills:

• Data analysis experience for informed decision-making.
• Self-motivated and proactive attitude.
• Ability to adapt to evolving project requirements.
• Innovative thinking with a willingness to challenge existing processes.
• Strong understanding of user needs in testing applications.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Intermediate user of Microsoft Windows Office Suite specifically programming in Excel
• Experience of manipulating and interpreting large data files
• Ideally experience with lifecycle management software eg Jira
• Ideally aware of different testing methods e.g. System Testing, Functional Testing, Exploratory Testing, Automated Testing, compatibility Testing, Regression Testing, Reliability Testing, Usability Testing.

Qualifications:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Ocean Science/Exploration/Engineering/Technical/Mathematics/Science disciplines.
• Valid UK Full driving license

Why Join Us?

• Work on innovative and cutting-edge technology.
• Gain hands-on experience in a supportive team environment.
• Develop your technical and professional skills through training and mentorship.
• Be part of a collaborative team that values continuous improvement.

Ready to start your career as a Graduate Systems Test Engineer? Apply now and become a part of our dynamic team!