Job title:

Software Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer

About Us:

We are a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet.

At SLB we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all. That is our purpose. As innovators, that’s been our mission for 100 years. We are facing the world’s greatest balancing act- how to simultaneously reduce emissions and meet the world’s growing energy demands. We’re working on that answer. Every day, a step closer.

Our collective future depends on decarbonizing the fossil fuel industry, while innovating a new energy landscape. It’s what drives us. Ensuring progress for people and the planet, on the journey to net zero and beyond. For a balanced planet.

Location:

Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, UK.

Stonehouse Technology Centre (SHTC) is the SLB drilling Centre of Excellence. It supports SLB through innovative engineering and quality-driven manufacturing, with portfolio emphasis on rotary steerable systems, Measurement While Drilling tools, Specialised Measurement tools and Rechargeable Batteries for Downhole use, and power source products.

Over 400 employees work in SHTC's modern, fit-for-purpose building in scenic Gloucestershire. The facility was constructed to handle future demand for PowerDrive tools with an efficient workflow that ensures assembled tools are extensively and rigorously tested before delivery. On site, tools can be monitored using state of-the-art hardware and connectivity that link SHTC to all field locations.

SHTC continues Research & Development investment for new technologies, extending operational limits so that clients can reach hotter, deeper reserves.

Description & Scope:

Do you enjoy working with C/C++ code or have an interest in software tools development? Are you a team player looking to understand the working environment for a software development team?
 

This is an exciting opportunity to join a unique software team that is responsible for designing, developing, and testing new software solutions for downhole drilling systems. We are actively seeking a talented intern to join the self-organising and fast-moving software development team.
 

You will be empowered to help own the quality of new features in development and releases. You will also be collaborating with developers and engineers to build and maintain high-quality capabilities that focus on improving code quality and development processes.
 

Ultimately, this opportunity enables you learn from team members who are able to mentor and coach you to grow in programming for systems engineering and desktop application development.
 

Deliverables:

The primary activities will be Unit Testing of functional components that comprise our downhole embedded software as well as creating virtual simulation environments. These virtual environments will mock interfaces and hardware-specific logic to allow higher level applications run on generic linux PC distros like ubuntu. 

Your tasks will include: 

• Interfacing with stakeholders to gather requirements, develop, maintain and improve Unit tests for embedded software projects.
• Enable capability for application testing and test execution in virtual environments that mimic embedded systems (like Linux)
• Understand, develop, publish and review technical documentation and requirements 
• Participate in test suite development
• test cases documentation and implementation
• Implement and execute tests for Embedded hardware applications
• Implement CI/CD with support from other QA team members to ensure test executes with commits
• Publish and report test activity reports and development status

Required Skills & Education:

• Master Degree - (Penultimate or Final year)  in Embedded Software Engineer  or a related discipline
• C/C++ Coding
• Unit testing:
• Agile SW Development methodologies,
• Continuous Integration
• QA and Dev Ops

SLB is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.