Full-time

Senior Software Test Engineer

Posted by National Physical Laboratory • teddington, england, United-Kingdom

📍 teddington, england 🕒 June 17, 2026

About the Role

Our world-leading Time & Frequency department is seeking a Software Test Engineer with expertise in Unix/Linux software testing and quality assurance.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join the global authority in precision timing at a defining moment for UK digital infrastructure.

Backed by a government investment of £180 million in the National Timing Centre (NTC) programme, we are developing a world-first resilient time distribution capability that will provide industry with a robust complement to satellite systems such as GPS – which are increasingly vulnerable to disruption from solar storms, jamming and spoofing. This will underpin essential services, including

  • Telecommunications
  • Online banking
  • Emergency response
  • Transport networks
  • Wider digital and data-driven operations

Together, these services form the backbone of modern society – and your leadership will help ensure they re...

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