Vehicle-Level Test Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Gaydon
TYPE
Contract
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Engineering
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Vehicle Testing Data Analysis Development & Validation Plans (DVP) Automotive Systems Knowledge Instrumentation Diagnostics UK Driving Licence Engineering Degree

FULL DESCRIPTION

Vehicle-Level Test Engineer

Location: Gaydon (also Nuneaton, Northampton, abroad)

Rate: £33.99 per hour

Type: Contract, Hybrid

Job Details

Sector: Automotive | Function: Product Design & Development | Contact: Rachel Meacham | Email: [contact hidden] | Phone: [contact hidden] | Duration: Contract | Job Ref: 71428

What You Will Do

  • Conduct full-vehicle testing across world-class proving grounds, laboratories, workshops, and specialist test environments.
  • Evaluate system and vehicle performance, identifying and addressing faults with precision and expertise.
  • Develop and maintain Development & Validation Plans (DVPs) in collaboration with Lead Engineers and Feature Owners.
  • Analyse test data, provide clear technical insights, and define next steps to ensure optimal vehicle performance.
  • Work within structured shift patterns and support weekend testing to maximise facility utilisation and meet programme timelines.
  • Represent systems professionally during workshops, reviews, and technical discussions.

What You Will Bring

  • Proven experience in vehicle testing, validation, or development engineering.
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex test data effectively.
  • A degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Automotive, Electrical, Systems, or similar) is preferred.
  • Familiarity with automotive systems, instrumentation, and diagnostics is advantageous.
  • A valid UK driving licence is essential for vehicle-level testing and facility operation.

Additional Information

This role is inside IR35. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

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