London
Permanent - Full Time
22-10-2025
07-02-2026
IM3428
Depending on Experience
A leading developer of novel optical networking solutions is now looking for a Test Development Engineer to join their London team.
Working closely with product development and hardware test engineers, you will develop intelligent test frameworks and optimisation algorithms for optical network system.
This cross-disciplinary role blends software engineering, algorithm development, and hardware test integration to reduce test time, improve throughput, and enhance performance analysis.
With sound expertise in software and algorithms development, you will design the algorithms to optimise the test parameters. Writing scripts to collect the data and use the data to optimise the product.
Developing optimisation algorithms, you will reduce the time required for product testing.
Experience:
We are looking for a strong proficiency in software development for test automation (Python, C++, or C#), coupled with strong skills in algorithms development.
Experience with metaheuristic optimisation (e.g., GA, simulated annealing, particle swarm).
You should have a collaborative mindset to work closely with hardware engineers and manufacturing teams.
A familiarity with production test time optimisation in semiconductor or optical device environments, is also required to succeed in this role.
Qualifications:
As the successful Test Optimisation Engineer, you should have achieved a Degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related field.
Additional Information:
Candidates MUST be eligible to work and live in the UK. Copies of Visa and Passport will be requested.
Salary / Benefits:
In addition to a Competitive Salary, my client offers a range of Benefits including Hybrid and Flexible Working, Stock Options, 25 days holiday, and relocation assistance.
Job Term: Permanent, Full Time, Hybrid (min 3 days onsite)
Skills:
Test Optimisation, Algorithm, Optimisation Algorithms, Optical Networks, Software, Hardware, Test, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Applied Mathematics.
