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. LMIND