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Regions • Warwick, England, GB • 5d ago

Job Title: Propulsion Systems Validation Engineer

Contract Type: 12+ months (inside IR35)

Location: Gaydon

Department: Engineering, Research & Development (ER&D)

Function: Systems Engineering

Role Summary

We are seeking x4 Propulsion Systems Validation Engineer to join the Propulsion System Integration team, supporting battery electric and hybrid vehicle programmes. In this hands-on role, you will lead test planning, execution, and analysis to support design release and technology development across rig and vehicle testing environments.

You’ll play a key role in test definition, rig coordination, post-test data analysis, and issue resolution-ensuring the successful validation of complex propulsion systems.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute system functional and non-functional test plans for PIL, VIL, and in-vehicle environments
Conduct test and development activities aligned to system performance and customer requirements
Specify and coordinate rig modifications with test facilities teams
Define and maintain DVPs and associated DVMS
Integrate propulsion system test requirements with cross-functional teams and programmes
Author and maintain system-level test specifications and functional validation documents
Lead system integration tests and design verification activities
Analyse test data to confirm pass/fail status and produce timely reports
Ensure test issues are captured, assigned, and actioned within agreed timelines
Support prototype builds, rig commissioning, and troubleshooting of hardware/software issues
Drive continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and refining validation processes
Support engineering sign-off with traceable, high-quality evidence
Collaborate with engineering, CAE, and supplier teams to align validation strategies
Manage and maintain test documentation in alignment with programme milestones

Required Skills & Experience

Essential:

Proven experience in systems engineering, testing, and development-preferably in automotive propulsion
Strong knowledge of model-based engineering (MBE) and requirements/test case management (RM)
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Proficient in developing test strategies and validation procedures
Effective communicator and team collaborator
Familiar with system definition, requirements, architecture, integration, and verification

Desirable:

Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), including SysML and IBM Rational Rhapsody
Experience using IBM Rational DOORS
Structured problem-solving methodology for technical issue resolution

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