Electrical Test Engineer

About this role

As an Electrical Test Engineer - ECU Validation , you will join our Stevenage team to support our activities within the Space R&D sector. You will support the testing and validation of electrical and electronic vehicle systems throughout the product development lifecycle. Working within an engineering and R&D environment, you will be responsible for ECU testing, diagnostics, fault investigation and validation activities to ensure vehicle functions meet performance, safety and quality requirements.

Location: Stevenage On Site: Full- time Clearance: Clearable Experience Level: Mid-Level Key Responsibilities: Perform electrical and functional testing of ECUs and vehicle electronic systems. Develop and execute validation plans and test procedures. Conduct bench testing, vehicle testing and system integration activities. Analyse CAN communications and network performance using industry-standard tools. Investigate electrical faults and support root cause analysis activities.

Capture, analyse and report test results to engineering stakeholders. Support reliability, durability and performance validation programmes. Liaise with design, software, systems and supplier teams to resolve technical issues. Required Skills: Experience in ECU testing, validation or verification activities. Strong background in electrical testing of automotive electronic systems. Knowledge of CAN Bus networks and vehicle communication protocols.

Experience using CANoe, CANalyzer, oscilloscopes or similar diagnostic tools. Ability to perform fault finding, diagnostics and root cause investigations. Experience producing technical reports and analysing test data. Required Qualifications: A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering , or equivalent military experience . Previous experience within automotive testing, validation or vehicle electronics environments.

Understanding of ECU architectures, electrical systems and vehicle diagnostics. Desirable Skills: Experience with Body Electronics, Connected Car, ADAS or Safety Systems. Knowledge of CANoe, CANalyzer, DDT2000, CON-X or PicoScope. Experience working within an OEM or Automotive R&D environment. Understanding of functional safety and safety-critical systems. Experience supporting reliability, durability or verification & validation programmes.