Job Title: Connected Car Validation Engineer (914)
Location: Cranfield
Salary: £29.00 per hour
We are recruiting for a Connected Car Validation Engineer to join a globally recognised automotive company based in Cranfield. This long-term contract role offers an excellent opportunity to work on cutting-edge connected car technologies, contributing to innovative vehicle development.
Key Responsibilities:
• Support the Electrical & Electronic (EE) Test team in end-to-end system validation for connected car telematics systems, including both on-board and off-board environments.
• Perform interoperability testing of connected systems for functionality, performance, and reliability, ensuring compliance with design standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Create and implement test plans to meet project and design milestones.
• Ensure vehicle-level quality, functionality, and reliability standards are maintained through system changes.
• Investigate and troubleshoot complex vehicle concerns, including data logging and analysis.
• Develop testing procedures, scenarios, and reports in line with vehicle development schedules.
• Ensure all necessary test resources, including vehicle specifications and parts, are ready before testing.
• Utilize industry-standard management systems such as JIRA and TestRail to categorise concerns and track issues to closure.
• Provide technical support for software management in both the vehicle manufacturing plant and the test fleet.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with quality, project management, and engineering teams to manage concerns.
• Manage suppliers, technicians, and guest engineers as part of validation activities.
• Report on test results and issue closures to upper management.
• Support market investigations when required.
Qualifications & Experience:
• Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline.
• Experience in software programming and software quality assurance.
• Familiarity with vehicle ECU software application in manufacturing, including flashing, coding/configuration, and calibration.
• Understanding of regional regulations and global market requirements.
• Skilled in software risk assessment and the development of appropriate test plans.
• Experience validating multiple software versions and adapting validation activities as necessary.
• Proficient in network communications and bus principles (CAN, LIN, Ethernet).
• Ability to operate CANalyzer, CANoe, Matlab, or similar software for data capture and analysis.
• Hands-on experience with off-board telematics systems (e.g., servers, network providers, commercial software applications).
• Familiarity with digital oscilloscopes and basic electrical testing equipment.
• Strong problem-solving skills, ideally with experience using tools such as Kepner Tregoe or Six Sigma.
Desirable:
• Experience with network analysers and communication simulation tools.
• Ability to interpret system circuit diagrams and identify electrical connections.
Hours & Pay:
• Monday to Friday
• 39 hours per week
• £29.00 per hour
If you’re an experienced engineer with a passion for connected car technologies, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to be at the forefront of automotive innovation.
Apply now to join a dynamic team shaping the future of the connected vehicle industry.
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Connected Car Validation Engineer (914)
Morson Talent
Posted 11 hours ago, valid for 22 days
Wharley End, Central Bedfordshire MK43, England
£29 per hour
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The job is for a Connected Car Validation Engineer located in Cranfield, offering a salary of £29.00 per hour.
- The role involves supporting the Electrical & Electronic Test team in system validation for connected car telematics systems.
- Candidates should have a degree in a relevant discipline and experience in software programming and quality assurance.
- The position requires familiarity with vehicle ECU software applications and proficiency in network communications principles.
- This long-term contract role is ideal for engineers passionate about connected car technologies, with a standard workweek of 39 hours.