Automotive Engineer

Vrieservice; Bedford; Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a skilled professional for the AD and NCAP Performance and Test role. This hybrid position involves supporting advanced engineering in the automotive sector, particularly in automated driving and NCAP activities. You will gather and analyze data, manage test activities, and collaborate across departments to ensure successful project outcomes. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in a relevant field, strong communication skills, and a proactive attitude. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge automotive technologies while working in a dynamic environment that values flexibility and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive electronic system development with at least two vehicle developments.
• Degree qualified in a relevant discipline with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support AD and NCAP engineering by gathering data and facilitating alignment across departments.
• Manage test activities and travel to oversee testing as required.

Skills

Automotive electronic system development

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Multitasking

Self-motivation

Risk assessment

Data analysis

Education

Degree in relevant discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

CANalyzer

CANoe

CANape

Matlab

Job description

Role: AD and NCAP Performance and Test
Location: Cranffield (Hybrid)
Duration: 12 months
Rate: £27.34/hour

PAYE

Responsibilities:

1. Support advanced engineering of AD and NCAP:

• Support AD development:

1. Gather data to define AD development scope
2. Retrofit and reprogram vehicle electronics for development test
3. Collect data and make initial analysis report
4. Facilitate alignment of specification fix between various departments within the company

Support NCAP activities:

1. Participate in NCAP meetings for sharing of latest information
2. Actively contribute to NCAP working group
3. Feed NCAP latest information to ADAS teams and align on latest internal strategy
4. Manage test activities (location, schedule, prototype vehicles, personnel and equipment)
5. Travel to test site in order to oversee/support testing activities

Minimum Requirements:

• Have relevant experience in automotive electronic system development, completing a minimum of two vehicle developments, or be able to demonstrate equivalent experience.
• Have good written and verbal communication.
• Be able to travel abroad or within the UK, occasionally a few days, but on rare occasions travel may be long distance and for up to 10 weeks at short notice.
• Competent with PC applications, including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Self-motivating and self-managing. Pro-active, energetic personality and flexible regarding working practice and working hours.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask between multiple projects simultaneously.
• Be degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
• Have an understanding of vehicle AD/ADAS systems and its development.
• Have fluent written and verbal English language capability.
• Have experience of software application into vehicle ECUs in the manufacturing environment - flashing, coding/configuration, and calibration.
• Be able to risk assess software modifications and develop appropriate test plans.
• Understand network communications and multiple bus principles (CAN, LIN, Ethernet).
• Be able to operate CANalyzer, CAPL, CANoe, CANape, Matlab software or similar for capturing data, analysis of data, and preparing/executing test procedures.
• Be able to follow system circuit diagrams and identify electrical connections.
• Be able to demonstrate and have practical experience in problem-solving tools and techniques.
• Hold a valid UK driver's license and be able to pass driver training in order to drive vehicles for ADAS evaluation.