Senior Software & System Test Engineer - Validation & Verification

Jaguar & Land Rove; Gaydon; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer seeks a Senior Software & System Test Engineer to shape the future of Assisted and Automated Driving technologies. The role involves defining test strategies and executing plans to ensure reliability across diverse operating conditions. Ideal candidates should have extensive ADAS testing experience, a solid technical background, and proficiency in relevant tools. This position offers a competitive salary and a range of attractive benefits, including flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Discounted car purchase

Maternity and paternity leave policies

Performance-related bonus

Employee learning scheme

Comprehensive Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in testing Assisted and/or Automated Driving (ADAS) systems.
• Deep understanding of Systems Engineering principles.
• Proven expertise in Automotive SPICE and ISO 26262.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute test plans and strategies for AAD platform services.
• Lead the development of high-level test automation.
• Collaborate with Verification & Validation teams to identify areas for improvement.

Skills

Experience in testing ADAS systems

Knowledge of ADAS functions

Understanding of Systems Engineering principles

Expertise in Automotive SPICE processes

Grasp of AUTOSAR architecture

Skill in dynamic and static testing

Proficiency in CAPL and Python

Education

Degree in a relevant technical discipline

Tools

Hardware-in-the-Loop systems

CANoe

CANape

Trace32 debugger

Job description

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REQ ID: 129659
JOB TITLE: Senior Software & System Test Engineer - Validation & Verification
SALARY: £56,000 - £65,000
POSTING START DATE: 17/12/2025
POSTING END DATE: 05/01/2026
LOCATION: Gaydon, Warwick, UK

Product Engineering at JLR is centred on innovation and creativity. From advanced driver assistance systems to developing the future of electric propulsion, the opportunities to create exceptional experiences for the future of motoring are wide-ranging. You'll work alongside industry experts to drive product strategy, manage programs, analyse performance, and lead transformation initiatives. Exceptional careers that bring world‑renowned vehicles to life start here.

Join JLR as a Senior Software & System Test Engineer - Validation & Verification.

We’re seeking an experienced Software & System Test Engineer to play a key role in shaping the future of Assisted and Automated Driving (ADAS) technologies within our Health Management Platform Services Team.

This role focuses on defining and executing the test plan and overall test strategy for health management features. You’ll be instrumental in developing robust testing approaches, drawing on your deep understanding of AAD functions and platform services—such as feature degradation, fault monitoring and handling, and diagnostics. Your work will be grounded in thorough software requirements analysis and strong testing expertise.

You’ll actively contribute to the requirements review process, supporting software and system engineers in defining reliable AAD software and system requirements. Your deliverables will enable the verification and validation of health management features, including fault detection, fault logging, and system responses to faults—ensuring platform resilience and reliability across a range of operating conditions.

Beyond test planning and execution, you’ll help determine the appropriate level of automation and specify requirements for test tools such as logging equipment, Hardware-in-the-Loop benches, and automation frameworks. You’ll apply suitable test techniques—both dynamic and static—and take ownership of designing and implementing test cases and supporting documentation.

WHAT TO EXPECT

You can expect a varied and rewarding role, where your day-to-day will involve tasks such as –

• Analyse, review, and continuously improve software and system requirements to ensure clarity, completeness, and testability
• Define and execute test plans and strategies for AAD platform services, with hands‑on involvement in validation and test automation
• Lead the development of high‑level test automation to improve efficiency, consistency, and coverage across all testing phases
• Specify detailed requirements for test tools and infrastructure, including logging equipment, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) systems, and automation frameworks
• Apply a range of dynamic and static test techniques to validate system behaviour under varied operating conditions
• Design and implement comprehensive test cases aligned with system requirements and functional expectations
• Collaborate with wider Verification & Validation teams to ensure consistency, while reviewing test results and identifying areas for improvement

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

The ideal candidate will have a strong mix of experience, recognised training, and capabilities such as –

• Extensive experience in testing Assisted and/or Automated Driving (ADAS) systems, with strong knowledge of ADAS functions, platform services, and health management systems—including function/feature degradation, low‑level hardware and software faults, and diagnostics
• Deep understanding of Systems Engineering principles, particularly the V‑Model, with a focus on requirements‑based testing, design verification and validation, and full requirements coverage
• Proven expertise in Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) processes and ISO 26262 functional safety standards, ensuring compliance with industry best practices
• Strong grasp of AUTOSAR architecture (both Classic and Adaptive) and QNX operating systems, with practical experience in integrating these technologies into automotive platforms
• Skilled in modern test methods and techniques, including dynamic and static testing, with hands‑on experience in test automation and the use of Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop (HiL) systems for both open and closed loop testing
• Proficient in a range of tools and scripting languages including CAPL, CANoe, CANape, Python, UDS diagnostics, and the Trace32 debugger, supporting efficient test execution and data analysis
• Educated to degree level in a relevant technical discipline, with strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with other ADAS Verification & Validation (V&V) teams, while also contributing to process improvement initiatives

BENEFITS

This role is rewarding in more ways than one. On top of our core offering, you’ll do extraordinary work with amazing people. In addition, you can expect a wide range of benefits:

• Discounted car purchase (open to family members, too)
• A 52 week maternity leave policy and a 4 week paternity leave policy. Other parental leave policies are available
• A JLR company performance‑related bonus
• An employee learning scheme providing funding for; education, training and other activities which support the development of personal skills and promote lifelong learning
• Access to open, employee‑led support and social networks
• Comprehensive Life Assurance and Income Protection policies

*Flexible working is offered for specific roles dependant on responsibilities. Please speak to the hiring team for details

Creating Modern Luxury requires a modern approach to work. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non‑contractual arrangement providing employees more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work. Some roles require more on‑site work, but details of this can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview stage.

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