Electrical Verification, Test & Integration Engineer

Summary: The Electrical Verification, Test & Integration Engineer role involves developing and executing test requirements for automotive systems, ensuring compliance with functional and performance specifications. The position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and managing the lifecycle of Design Validation Plan (DVP) test cases. The engineer will also conduct real-world vehicle tests and analyze data to recommend corrective actions. This contract position is based in Warwick and is outside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and write detailed test requirements based on system specifications and high-level vehicle requirements.
• Ensure all test requirements are traceable, clear, and comprehensive to guide validation activities.
• Perform Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Model-in-the-Loop (MIL) testing to validate automotive systems before physical vehicle testing.
• Lead and execute vehicle-level testing to ensure that automotive systems meet the required functional and performance specifications.
• Utilize Vector tools for logging, data collection, and analysis to assess system behaviour and identify any discrepancies or issues.
• Take full ownership of Design Validation Plan (DVP) test cases, ensuring that all tests are defined, planned, and executed according to the project's needs and timelines.
• Manage the lifecycle of DVP test cases, from initial design to final execution, and ensure adherence to quality and safety standards.
• Report on test progress, document test results, and communicate findings to cross-functional teams.
• Work closely with system engineers, development teams, and suppliers to align on test requirements, priorities, and timelines.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure the proper implementation of test cases and timely resolution of any issues identified during testing.
• Utilize Vector tools for detailed logging of test data and perform in-depth analysis of vehicle and system performance during testing.
• Analyse collected data to assess system behaviour, identify failures, and recommend corrective actions.
• Conduct real-world vehicle tests to verify functionality, performance, and safety of automotive systems in dynamic driving conditions.
• Ensure that vehicle testing is performed safely and in compliance with relevant safety protocols and regulations.
• Previous Client experience would be beneficial.

Key Skills:

• Experience in developing test requirements and documentation for automotive systems.
• Proficiency in Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Model-in-the-Loop (MIL) testing methodologies.
• Familiarity with Vector tools for data logging and analysis.
• Strong project management skills, particularly in managing Design Validation Plan (DVP) test cases.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Experience in conducting real-world vehicle tests and ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
• Previous experience with automotive clients is advantageous.

Salary: undetermined

City: Warwick

Country: undetermined

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Position Title: Electrical Verification, Test & Integration Engineer

Duration: Contract

Location: Warwick

(Outside IR35), 40 hrs pw

*Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK and travel within the EU.*

Key Responsibilities:

Test Requirements & Documentation:

• Develop and write detailed test requirements based on system specifications and high-level vehicle requirements.
• Ensure all test requirements are traceable, clear, and comprehensive to guide validation activities.

Test Execution & Analysis:

• Perform Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Model-in-the-Loop (MIL) testing to validate automotive systems before physical vehicle testing.
• Lead and execute vehicle-level testing to ensure that automotive systems meet the required functional and performance specifications.
• Utilize Vector tools for logging, data collection, and analysis to assess system behaviour and identify any discrepancies or issues.

Project Management & DVP Test Cases Ownership:

• Take full ownership of Design Validation Plan (DVP) test cases, ensuring that all tests are defined, planned, and executed according to the project's needs and timelines.
• Manage the lifecycle of DVP test cases, from initial design to final execution, and ensure adherence to quality and safety standards.
• Report on test progress, document test results, and communicate findings to cross-functional teams.

Collaboration & Cross-Functional Coordination:

• Work closely with system engineers, development teams, and suppliers to align on test requirements, priorities, and timelines.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure the proper implementation of test cases and timely resolution of any issues identified during testing.

Data Logging & Reporting:

• Utilize Vector tools for detailed logging of test data and perform in-depth analysis of vehicle and system performance during testing.
• Analyse collected data to assess system behaviour, identify failures, and recommend corrective actions.

Vehicle Testing & Driving:

• Conduct real-world vehicle tests to verify functionality, performance, and safety of automotive systems in dynamic driving conditions.
• Ensure that vehicle testing is performed safely and in compliance with relevant safety protocols and regulations.

Additional Information:

• Previous Client experience would be beneficial

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