Vehicle Test Engineer – On-Track Data

UTAC group; Bedford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Cover

Perkz discounts

Contributory pension

Flexible working

Employee assistance

Job summary

UTAC group seeks a driven Vehicle Test professional to work with our Millbrook Proving Ground team. You will collect, verify and analyse data from whole-vehicle tests on production and prototype vehicles, with time split between on-track activity and office/workshop tasks to advance customer projects.

The role covers durability, NVH, road load data collection, ADAS, dynamics, and various appraisal tasks. We value willingness to learn, teamwork, and the ability to adapt to exciting challenges.

Qualifications

• Degree-level education in a relevant subject.
• Experience with verification and validation testing.
• Understanding data acquisition methods and applications.
• Conducting technical investigations and report writing.
• Basic mechanical/automotive practical skills.
• Knowledge of EV/Hybrid/Hydrogen vehicles.
• Knowledge of vehicle network systems CAN/LIN/FlexRay.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team of engineers and technicians to deliver customer programs.
• Schedule work and use of facilities to ensure test delivery.
• Configure data acquisition equipment for tests.
• Collect, process and report test data.
• Make engineering judgments on vehicle performance.
• Lead investigations, coordinate repairs and rebuilds on test vehicles.
• Prepare progress, incident and certification reports.
• Liaise with customers in a professional manner.
• Contribute ideas for departmental improvements.
• Coordinate with approval authorities on witnessed type-approval testing.

Skills

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

MS Office proficiency

Customer-facing confidence

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Degree in relevant subject

Tools

CAN

LIN

FlexRay

Job description

UTAC group seeks a driven Vehicle Test professional to work with our Millbrook Proving Ground team. You will collect, verify and analyse data from whole-vehicle tests on production and prototype vehicles, with time split between on-track activity and office/workshop tasks to advance customer projects.

The role covers durability, NVH, road load data collection, ADAS, dynamics, and various appraisal tasks. We value willingness to learn, teamwork, and the ability to adapt to exciting challenges.