Posted Position Title Software Test Engineer

Job Number	1880146
Business	GE Oil & Gas
Business Segment	Oil & Gas
About Us	At GE Oil & Gas, we’re powering potential. Whether we’re developing technologies to make extraction safer and more efficient, or subsea devices that will usher in a new phase in drilling, GE’s Oil & Gas teams are committed to creating the high-tech products and solutions that solve some of the world’s toughest problems. Join us and you’ll find yourself in a flexible, creative environment that fosters the groundbreaking intellectual property and patents that make GE a global leader. Here you’ll have the opportunity to take control of your career within the engineering and business worlds, surrounded by diverse, credentialed talent who work together to make a real difference. If you’re a passionate, sound decision maker who thrives on the pursuit of perfection, then join GE in creating the next generation of oil and gas innovations and technologies that will impact the globe for generations to come.Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-EU/EEA candidates may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled EU/EEA candidate is available to take up the post, as the employing body is unlikely, in these circumstances, to satisfy the Resident Labour Market Test. For further information please visit UK Border Agency website.
Career Level	Experienced
Function	Engineering/Technology
Function Segment	Product Design and Development
Location(s) Where Opening Is Available	United Kingdom
City	Nailsea
Postal Code	BS48 1BS
Relocation Expenses	Yes
Role Summary/Purpose	The Software Test Engineer will work within the Software Development Team. The Engineer may be required to work on one or more projects concurrently as agreed by the Software Team Manager. The position holds the responsibility for the development and maintenance of test plans and supporting documentation ensuring all project technical requirements are suitably tested. Provide feedback to the lead software engineer and Software Quality Team to improve testing.
Essential Responsibilities	Develop and maintain test plans to ensure that all project technical requirements are suitably tested.  Identification of technical, schedule and commercial risks.  Reviewing of the Software Products Requirements, Design and Interface Specifications.  Preparation and reviewing of Test Requirements for specific software applications/units to standards as defined within the Codes of Practice.  Ensuring that Test Specifications comply with the contractual safety standards.  Attend project close-out meetings/lessons learned.  Conduct qualification testing of new products and/or fault diagnosis of returned products in the Engineering laboratory.  Interpretation of contractual & requirements information.  Evaluation of COTS products to determine suitability for testing applications.  To ensure that best practice is followed to achieve maximum levels of safety, quality and efficiency are sustained.  Drive continual improvement and best practice in Engineering processes.  Technical base report writing and presentations.  Continual improvement of testing strategies.  Participate in lessons learnt with Software Product / Requisition teams and Software QA.  Provide support for testing and commissioning, both onsite and offsite. Integrity Ensure compliance with GE policy, procedure and regulatory requirements and ethical behaviour. Health & Safety Ensure compliance with all Environmental Health and Safety requirements, including but not limited to participating and assisting where necessary with any internal or external audits, ensuring the assigned area of work is kept to a good housekeeping standard, is clean and tidy at the end of each day, and engagement in the GE Global Star program for Subsea Controls. Quality Everyone at Subsea Controls is responsible for Quality, ensuring compliance at all times. All Company members are required to actively participate in the various Quality forums which are the conduit towards achieving the company’s aim of sustained Quality Improvement.
Qualifications/Requirements	Degree / HND qualified in Computer Science or relevant Engineering discipline.  Proven Software Testing background.  Knowledge of real time embedded systems.  Knowledge of PLC and SCADA systems.  Knowledge of network configurations.  Knowledge of network security techniques.  Experience of working with codes of practice and national and international standards.  Capable of working to and within the Contract articles.  Communicate effectively in verbal and written English.  Capable of multi-tasking and working to agreed schedules and be 'commercially aware' in engineering solutions.  Flexibility to work across a various range of Company products within the software discipline.
Desired Characteristics	Experience within the Oil & Gas industry.  Member of the BCS or other professional body.  Experience of communication protocols such as OPC Modbus, Profibus, TCP/IP and CANOpen.  Offshore working experience.