Graduate Software Test Engineer
With a reputation for providing innovative underwater systems for the Royal Navy (RN) and export customers, TKMS Atlas UK operates from their Headquarters on the Jurassic Coast in Dorset. Through science, engineering and R&D they convert data into information, knowledge and capabilities that challenge the status quo, and offer winning advantage at the frontline.
As a Graduate Software Test Engineer, you will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support the design, development, and integration of advanced naval systems.
TKMS Atlas UK have designed their Engineering Graduate Programme to support those with a passion for Engineering to grow into the next generation of specialists to develop cutting-edge maritime technology for worldwide customers and the UK Royal Navy.
TKMS Atlas UK are dedicated to developing the next generation of talent in engineering and technology.
As a Graduate Software Test Engineer, you will use and develop technical knowledge to offer solutions to problems, thinking innovatively and creatively within a robust engineering framework. You will be offered a permanent role from day one and step onto a 2-year Graduate Scheme to develop your skills and hands on application of theory.
What we are looking for in you:
- Educated to degree or equivalent level in an engineering, or related discipline.
- Analytical thinking: Ability to decompose complex problems into manageable tasks and identify practical solutions.
- Attention to detail: Precision in technical documentation and analysis.
- Holistic thinking: Ability to expand knowledge into new domain areas, and work across domains and see the bigger picture.
- Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey technical information clearly and concisely.
- Collaboration: Capacity to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and contribute to shared objectives.
- Time management: Ability to prioritise tasks and meet project deadlines in a dynamic environment.
Knowledge you will develop:
- Understanding of system engineering principles and practices, including V-model or Agile development lifecycles.
- Awareness of the maritime defence industry, such as sonar, weapons, or naval systems.
- Familiarity with systems modelling tools (e.g., MATLAB, Simulink, Enterprise Architect) and requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, Jama).
- Awareness of programming languages (e.g., Python, C++) and simulation environments.
- Awareness of defence standards (particularly Military biased Def Stan, Mil-Spec &8230;etc.).
- Awareness of requirements management techniques and tools such as DOORS.
- Awareness of supporting tools such as ETM, Enterprise Architect, JIRA and NetBeans
Challenges
- To apply strong systems engineering principles in a multi-disciplinary environment.
- The ability to extract key facts from large amounts of information.
- Effective time management within a multi-tasking environment.
- The ability to communicate and influence at all levels in a dynamic organisation.
Key accountabilities
- Provide T&A support to bids, including requirements management, verification and validation planning, acceptance planning, effort analysis, costing and support to standards.
- Create and develop test documentation to include test plans and procedures for verification of design testing including Validation & Verification strategy.
- Prepare and agree test specifications, budgets and timescales with clients and test houses.
- Support software system test activities and implement test solutions.
- Manage and perform testing of system software products, equipment and systems.
- Analysis and evaluation of test evidence and interpretation of test data.
- Writing of reports and test documentation.
- Ensure all test activities that are performed conform to external/internal requirements and standards including Safety standards.
More information
Graduate intake planned for October 2026.
The successful candidate must be able to achieve full SC (Security Clearance).