Vehicle-Level Test Engineer- J37080977

Gaydon
Nuneaton, United Kingdom
23 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Shift work
Languages
English

Job location

Nuneaton, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Data analysis
Strategies of Testing

Job description

Conduct full-vehicle testing across proving grounds, laboratories, workshops, and specialist test environments, ensuring consistent and high-quality execution. Evaluate System & Vehicle Performance: Use deep system understanding to assess test outcomes and distinguish expected from unexpected behaviour. Fault Identification & Resolution: Diagnose issues identified during vehicle testing and implement effective corrective actions. Programme Context Awareness: Maintain awareness of sister vehicle test plans, programme maturity, and upstream/downstream dependencies. Develop & Maintain DVPs: Create and manage Development & Validation Plans in collaboration with Lead Engineers and Feature Owners. Custodianship of Test Assets: Ensure all vehicles, rigs, and laboratory equipment remain safe, compliant, and test-ready. Data Analysis & Reporting: Interpret test results and provide clear technical input to Lead Engineers and HFMS teams. Next-Step Ownership: Define, coordinate, and track follow-up actions. Team Integration: Work effectively within HFMS squads and cross-functional groups. Shift & Resource Efficiency: Support structured shift patterns to maximise facility utilisation and productivity. Stakeholder Engagement: Represent systems professionally during workshops, reviews, and technical discussions. Independence & Accountability: Proactively manage tasks and resolve challenges with minimal supervision. Responsiveness to Programme Needs: Maintain readiness to support deadlines, test events, and unplanned requirements.

Working Conditions

Vehicle-level testing across multiple test facilities. Shift working, including early/late shifts and weekend working, to support programme timelines. Flexibility to adapt to evolving test schedules and operational requirements.

Requirements

Strong capability in vehicle-level evaluation, system performance analysis, and diagnostic investigation. Experience conducting testing across multiple facilities (proving grounds, labs, workshops). Ability to work effectively in shift-based and weekend testing environments. High-level analytical and data interpretation skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organisational and workload-management abilities. Proactive problem-solving and ownership of tasks., Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Automotive, Electrical, Systems, or similar) - preferred. Proven experience in vehicle testing, validation, or development engineering. Familiarity with automotive systems, instrumentation, diagnostics, and test methodologies is advantageous. Must have a valid UK driving licence (essential for vehicle-level testing and facility operation).

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