Software Test Engineer Location: Aldershot Contract: 6 Months (Extension Highly Likely) Rate: £375 per day (Outside IR35) Role Overview We re seeking a seasoned Software Test Engineer to drive verification and validation activities. This role centres on HIL test development, test execution, automation, and ensuring software meets performance, safety, and quality standards. Key Responsibilities Create clear, structured test cases and specifications from system and software requirements Develop and maintain HIL test setups using MATLAB/Simulink Run automated and manual tests to verify embedded software functionality Interpret test outputs, compile reports, and support fault investigation Review and refine software requirements from a testing and validation viewpoint Skills and Experience Strong background in software or systems testing within automotive environments Practical experience with HIL platforms (dSPACE ideal) Solid understanding of MATLAB/Simulink for modelling and test work Competence in Python or similar scripting languages for automationPlease submit latest CV if interested. ..... full job details .....