Senior Systems Test Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in battery technology seeks a Senior Systems Test Engineer to ensure the verification and validation of EV battery systems and components. Based in Coventry, this hybrid role demands extensive experience in test engineering, a relevant degree, and the ability to define test strategies and manage resources effectively. Join a dynamic team shaping sustainable energy solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Car allowance

Company bonus

Enhanced parental leave policy

Cash allowance for benefits

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in test engineering or equivalent in high-voltage automotive systems.
• High Voltage Safety Training & Certification desirable.
• Experience in developing Design Verification/Validation Plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own the Design Verification/Validation Plan.
• Oversee execution of test campaigns.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate test requirements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Coordination

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or Mechatronics

Tools

Test rigs

Environmental chambers

Job description

Job Description

Who we are…

Agratas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons. We design, develop and manufacture high-quality, high-performance, sustainable batteries for the mobility and energy sectors.

We are a scale-up business with a start-up mentality and the backing of a well-established parent company. The UK business headquarters is in the Midlands and we are currently building a battery manufacturing facility in Somerset and looking to compliment, scale and grow our R&D facilities in Abingdon and Coventry with the brightest minds from within the battery and EV sector.

Our battery technology roadmap is based on a foundation of world-class solutions for multiple applications. Collaborating with our technical partners, we are industrialising best-in-class high energy density and long-lasting battery cells. We are also committed to developing the next of battery technologies.

Can you help pioneer innovative battery solutions of the future?

We are recruiting for a Senior Systems Test Engineer. This is a crucial role in ensuring the verification and validation (V&V) of EV battery packs, Battery Energy Management Systems (BEMs), and Battery Management Systems (BMS). This requires a deep understanding of test methodologies, validation processes, and compliance requirements for automotive and electrification industries.

The role requires a high level of analytical and critical thinking, with responsibilities ranging from defining test strategies to interpreting complex test data for failure analysis and risk mitigation. You may be required to lead test activities within the scope of a defined project, including coordination of resources, planning of timelines, and delivery of test milestones. You will have a direct impact on the company’s ability to deliver safe, reliable, and high-performance battery systems to customers

This is a hybrid working role that will be based in our Coventry office. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of sustainable energy solutions in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Your responsibilities include:

• Develop and own comprehensive Design Verification/Validation Plan and Reports (DVVPRs) to ensure alignment with product requirements, business objectives, and regulatory standards.
• Oversee the execution of all test campaigns, ensuring rigorous adherence to the test plans, requirements, and protocols
• Validate and document all test results, ensuring traceability to system-level requirements, performance metrics and stakeholder expectations.
• Ensure all test activities align with ASPICE process maturity models and relevant industry standards (e.g., UN ECE R100, UN 38.3, ISO 12405, etc.).
• Support regulatory compliance by generating test evidence for type approvals, homologation, and functional safety assessments where applicable.
• Contribute to the strategic development of the Test Engineering function, including workforce planning, capability roadmapping, and capital investment proposals.
• Work closely with Design, Quality, Manufacturing, and Software teams to ensure effective integration of test requirements and feedback loops.
• Define and maintain test equipment requirements to ensure that all test infrastructure supports evolving product needs.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to manage the procurement, commissioning, and upkeep of testing facilities.
• Implement and promote automated testing solutions where applicable to optimise repeatability and test coverage
• Regularly communicate test results, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action plans for test failures, and identify areas for design or process improvements.
• Analyse test data to identify trends in failure modes and collaborate with teams to mitigate risks early in the development process.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Extensive experience in test engineering, systems validation, or verification roles – or equivalent demonstrated capability in high-voltage automotive or battery systems.
• Degree (BEng, MEng, MSc) in a relevant engineering discipline (e.g., Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field).
• High Voltage (HV) Safety Training & Certification (e.g., HV Awareness, HV Working, or equivalent) – or willingness to obtain.
• Proven experience in test engineering, validation, or verification roles, particularly in automotive, EV battery systems, or powertrain domains.
• Competency in verification and validation (V&V) of EV battery packs, Battery Energy Management Systems (BEMs), Battery Management Systems (BMS), or high-voltage powertrain systems.
• Strong understanding of electrical, mechanical, and thermal testing methodologies for HV battery systems.
• Hands-on experience with test planning, execution, and data analysis in a relevant engineering environment.
• Knowledge of environmental, abuse, performance, and durability testing for EV battery systems.
• Experience with developing and executing Design Verification/Validation Plan and Reports (DVVPRs), ensuring test traceability to product requirements.
• Familiarity with ASPICE, ISO 12405, ISO 6469, and other battery testing regulations and guidance documents.
• Proficiency in failure analysis techniques, including root cause analysis and corrective action development
• Experience specifying, commissioning, and maintaining test rigs, environmental chambers, and battery test equipment.
• Ability to define and document test equipment and facility requirements to support validation activities.
• Prior experience with global vehicle programmes and associated compliance frameworks (e.g., UNECE, FMVSS, AIS standards).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skills; able to influence, mentor, and lead by example within multi-disciplinary teams.

What you’ll get…

As a new company, our reward scheme is constantly evolving. We continue to review the market to deliver a competitive benefits package, which currently includes private healthcare, car allowance, company bonus, enhanced parental leave policy and a cash allowance to boost your benefits. We are a flexible business that is committed to promoting work-life balance, partnering with Yulife to provide our team members with total wellbeing support.

You’ll work in a rapidly scaling-up environment as a subsidiary of the multinational corporation, Tata Sons, to help build the UK’s biggest battery manufacturing facility and make your mark in a new organisation.

Agratas is a place to be authentically you.

At Agratas we strongly believe that people are at their best when they feel supported and happy in their workplace. To that end we continue to cultivate a diverse workforce which protects the individuality of each team member. We therefore warmly welcome applicants from any , , sexuality, and ability. Should you have a preference in how your suitability is assessed for this role or require any reasonable adjustments please let the Talent Acquisition team know.