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The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.\nYour Impact\nDo you want to develop your career in testing and work on projects that safeguard the UK’s most critical missions? At Leonardo, our Test Engineers are hands-on problem solvers who design and execute tests, ensuring that solutions are robust, secure, and meet customer needs.\nYour work at Leonardo UK will see you take the lead in solving customer problems in an agile, innovativeand team-centric manner. 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This role is focused onsupporting some of our critical programmes deliver the best outcomes for our customers.\nWhat you will do as a Test Engineer\nSupport system-level and integration testing across multiple domains (platform, network, application)\n\nContribute to non-functional testing including performance, resilience, security, and scalability validation\n\nExecute test cases and procedures, ensuring results are captured accurately and issues are raised promptly.\n\nContribute to the preparation of test plans, scripts, and supporting documentation.\n\nSet up and configure test environments to support system, integration, and acceptance testing.\n\nInvestigate and troubleshoot routine test issues, escalating complex defects where necessary.\n\nSupport defect tracking and resolution activities across development and test teams.\n\nEnsure testing activities are carried out in line with agreed standards, governance, and secure working practices.\n\nSuggest and contribute to improvements in test processes and practices\n\nWhat you’llbring\nSolid foundation in testing across software, system, or infrastructure environments, with the ability to execute structured tests\n\nGood problem-solving skills, with the confidence to investigate and resolve routine issues\n\nUnderstanding of system, integration, and non-functional testing (e.g. performance, resilience, security)\n\nAbility to work independently on assigned tasks and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams\n\nCore areas (must have):\nUnderstanding of the software development lifecycle and the role of testing\n\nAwareness of system and non-functional testing approaches (performance, security, resilience)\n\nFamiliarity with test design and execution techniques\n\nExperience using defect management and issue tracking tools (e.g. Jira, Azure DevOps)\n\nAbility to configure and use test environments (Windows/Linux, basic networking)\n\nAwareness of cyber security principles and secure testing practices\n\nAwareness of testing within secure, regulated, or defence environments\n\nDesirable:\nExposure to automated test tools or frameworks (e.g. Selenium, JUnit, PyTest)\n\nExposure to performance, load, or security testing tools and techniques\n\nAwareness of Agile or SAFedelivery methods and ceremonies\n\nExperience with test management tools (Xray, TestRail, Zephyr)\n\nISTQB Foundation-level certification or equivalent knowledge\n\nAwareness of performance or load testing tools (e.g. JMeter, LoadRunner)\n\nExposure to testing infrastructure, platform, or security-focused systems\n\nSecurity Clearance\nThis role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additionalrange of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) will apply. This role requires Developed Vetting (DV) clearance prior to starting.Formore information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting\nLocation\nThis role willbe based at one of our UK sites -Yeovil.\nWhy join us\nAt Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work-life balance.\nWhether you'relooking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’rehere to help you thrive.\nTime to Recharge: Enjoygenerous leavewiththe opportunity to accrueup to 12 additionalflexi-days each year.\n\nSecure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.\n\nYour Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).\n\nRewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.\n\nNever Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.\n\nRefer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.\n\nTailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.\n\nFlexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. 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