Chief Engineer - V&V for Embedded Automotive Systems

Tata Technologies Limited; Lighthorne; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

We match employee contribution up to 5

25 Days Holiday

Private Health Care

Group Income Protection

Health Assured

Employee Assistance Program

Group Life Assurance

Health Shield

Private Health Cash Plan

Job summary

Tata Technologies Limited seeks a senior V&V Chief Engineer for embedded automotive systems at our Gaydon site. You will define validation strategy, lead cross-functional teams, and champion real-time simulation and automated testing with leading HIL platforms.

You will drive CI/CD pipelines, mentor staff, and ensure compliance with ISO 26262, ASPICE and AUTOSAR. A high-impact leadership role within ER&D awaits your expertise.

Qualifications

• Masters or Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in embedded systems V&V and in a senior technical or leadership role.
• Proven expertise in MIL, SIL, HIL, and VIL testing environments.
• Hands-on experience with dSPACE, NI, and Vector HIL platforms.
• Strong background in CI/CD, test automation, and DevOps practices.
• Deep understanding of automotive standards (ISO 26262, ASPICE, AUTOSAR).
• Technical leadership in electric powertrain, chassis, or subsystem domains.
• Excellent communication, decision-making, and stakeholder management skills.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with ADAS, autonomous systems, or vehicle electrification programs.
• Certifications in ISTQB, Six Sigma, PMP, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with Agile development and model-based design.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the V&V strategy for embedded systems across multiple automotive platforms.
• Serve as the technical authority for MIL, SIL, HIL, and VIL validation approaches.
• Champion the use of dSPACE, NI, and Vector HIL platforms for real-time simulation, fault injection, and automated testing.
• Architect and oversee CI/CD pipelines and test automation frameworks to enable scalable, efficient, and repeatable validation processes.
• Provide deep domain expertise in electric powertrain, chassis, and vehicle subsystems, ensuring robust validation of control algorithms, diagnostics, and safety-critical features.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders across Systems Engineering, Software, Hardware, and Quality to align V&V efforts with program goals.
• Represent the V&V function in technical reviews, customer engagements, and regulatory audits.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing team of V&V engineers and technical specialists.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in V&V tools, processes, and metrics.

Job description

Tata Technologies Limited seeks a senior V&V Chief Engineer for embedded automotive systems at our Gaydon site. You will define validation strategy, lead cross-functional teams, and champion real-time simulation and automated testing with leading HIL platforms.

You will drive CI/CD pipelines, mentor staff, and ensure compliance with ISO 26262, ASPICE and AUTOSAR. A high-impact leadership role within ER&D awaits your expertise.