Role: Electrical Systems Test and Validation Engineer Location: Millbrook Position type: Contract (6 months) IR35 Determination: Outside Our Client currently has an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Systems Test and Validation Engineer to join our Design, Development and Engineering Centre based in Millbrook Responsibilities: * Test and validation of new hardware and software releases to meet the requirements of the vehicle timing and development plan in conjunction with supplier, system owners and vehicle development. * The specification, development, and management of detailed testing requirements to be implemented for systems and sub-systems in the vehicle electrical architecture. * Define testing strategies and specify test assets required to successfully achieve test and validation aspirations for the project e.g., lab-cars, rigs, chambers, test vehicles etc. * Test and validation of all aspects of feature and function development from simple single ECU functions through to safety relevant distributed functions. * Provide technical and project oversight for test and validation of electronics related developments undertaken by our technical partners and Tier 1 suppliers. Ensure compliance with formal testing and reporting methods. * In conjunction with the software and controls engineers, track the development progress and maturity of feature/function and application development. * Coordinate multi-party activities to ensure synchronised delivery to facilitate productive test and validation activities. * In conjunction with the software and controls engineers, support the management of technical deliverables such as Feature Implementation Plans, software timing plans, issues trackers, signals databases and open issues decks. * Participation in system review, verification & validation activities including FMEAs, * DVP planning, ISO26262 functional safety and other tests throughout the development lifecycle. * Provision of support and training to Manufacturing and Service departments including development of service procedures and diagnostic functionality. The Person: * Significant relevant experience of vehicle/system/sub-system test and validation within an automotive, aerospace or e-mobility engineering environment. * Demonstrable understanding of electrical architectures, system networks and diagnostic technologies. * Working knowledge of software architectures, test and validation strategies and development environments. * Working knowledge of CAN, FlexRay, automotive ethernet, LIN networks and vehicle diagnostics. * Experience of project engineering with Tier 1 suppliers, preparation of project documentation and reports. Risk management, mitigation, and recovery planning. * Experience of system/component delivery within an APQP, six sigma or similar framework (FMEA, DVP, quality planning, PPAP etc.) and full product lifecycle activities. * Articulate, self-motivated, and able to work well on own initiative. * Possession of an Electronics, Control Systems, Software Engineering, Automotive or similar honours engineering degree. * Other recognised engineering qualifications combined with relevant significant experience will be considered. * Full driving licence is essential. * No visa or other restrictions for working in the UK or travelling in the European Union