About this role
Salary: £60,000 - 60,000 per year
Requirements
- At least 3 years experience in systems testing, system verification, integration testing, or test automation.
- Strong understanding of networking, system integration, and communications protocols; experience with radio networks or WAN is advantageous.
- Experience with test planning, defect tracking, and testing methodologies.
- Scripting skills in Python, JavaScript, Java, C/C++, or C#.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, clear communication, and ability to work across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Advantageous experience with Linux, Windows, or real-time operating systems; SQL, databases, or software configuration management; RF monitoring, protocol analysis, or radio frequency systems; web applications, cloud APIs, or low-level API testing; smart metering, AMI/AMR, smart grid, or utility infrastructure; test automation frameworks, requirements management, or GPS/PPS signalling; and electrical, RF, or laboratory safety procedures.
Responsibilities
- Design and execute system verification and validation plans covering integration, regression, functional, and user interface testing.
- Develop and maintain manual and automated test suites, using scripting and automation frameworks to improve test coverage and efficiency.
- Investigate defects across hardware, software, firmware, and communications systems, and produce detailed bug reports and reproducible fault scenarios.
- Test end-to-end smart metering infrastructure, including meters, base stations, head-end systems, user interfaces, and network communications.
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to improve testing methods, manage test environments, and deliver reliable, high-quality products.
Technologies
- API
- C#
- Cloud
- Firmware
- Hardware
- Java
- JavaScript
- Linux
- Network
- Python
- SQL
- Web
- Windows
More
We are recruiting for a permanent Base Station Test Engineer role with a specialist technology business developing smart metering and communications infrastructure for utility providers. The role is based in Basingstoke, Hampshire, and involves working closely with Product Development and Software Engineering across a diverse portfolio spanning hardware, software, firmware, networks, and user interfaces. The salary is £55,000–£60,000, with a bonus and healthcare. The actual salary will depend on experience, qualifications, and skills. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
last updated 46 week of 2026