Job Title: QA Engineer (Embedded Software)
Location: On-site lab-based role (option to work from home on Friday, or work longer days Monday-Thursday and take Friday off!
Salary Expectations: £38,000 - £55,000

Overview:
Are you a passionate QA Engineer who wants to go beyond traditional software testing and build deep expertise in embedded systems, hardware, and IoT?
This is a very hands-on role working in the lab, testing real-world devices across Green Tech, Health Tech and many more! You’ll be working across software and hardware, contributing to development work, and learning highly sought-after niche skills in EV and green technology.
They're happy to train the right person - curiosity, problem-solving, and a genuine interest in QA matter more than ticking every box.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Testing embedded software running on physical devices 
• Hands-on hardware testing in the lab using real equipment, using tools such as oscilloscopes and other diagnostic equipment
• Writing and modifying configuration files and loading them onto devices
• Writing small pieces of code/scripts to support testing and development
• Testing device communication with APIs, databases, and cloud platforms
• Verifying wireless communications and device connectivity
• Ensuring devices work reliably in real-world environments
• Collaborating with developers to investigate issues end-to-end
• Contributing to development work where appropriate — this role has great potential to grow as the organisation does!

You won’t just be clicking through test cases - you’ll be understanding how the system works from device to cloud.
They're not expecting a unicorn — they're looking for potential.

Essential skills/experience:

• Strong interest in QA and testing as a craft
• Understanding of software and hardware fundamentals
• Basic understanding of hardware or embedded systems (academic or practical)
• Curiosity about how things work under the hood
• Willingness to work hands-on in a lab environment
• A mindset of learning, experimentation, and problem-solving

Nice to Have:

• Experience with embedded software or IoT systems
• Exposure to hardware testing or electronics
• Using oscilloscopes or similar tools
• Understanding of APIs, cloud services, or databases
• Knowledge of wireless communications
• Any scripting or coding experience
• Interest in EV, green tech, or energy systems

Why This Role Is Different?

• Most QA roles focus on manual or automated software testing
• This role focuses on real physical devices, embedded code, and cloud integration
• You’ll gain rare, high-value skills that are hard to find in the market
• You’ll be helping test and improve products that contribute to green technology and EV infrastructure

Learning & Growth

• Significant opportunity to upskill in embedded systems, IoT, and hardware
• Exposure to APIs, databases, cloud platforms, and device firmware
• Learn from experienced engineers who have built the code running in our EV chargers
• A chance to grow into a highly specialised QA Engineer role

Working Pattern:

• Lab-based role 
• Flexible working options:
  
  • Work from home on Fridays or
  • Monday–Thursday longer hours for a shorter working week, with a Friday off!

Who This Role Is Perfect For:

• A QA Engineer who wants to move beyond standard testing
• Someone early in their career with the right mindset
• A tester who loves tinkering, learning, and understanding systems end-to-end
• Someone excited by niche technology, hardware, and real-world impact