Control Systems Test + Validation Engineer

Jonathan Lee Recruitment
Ox120Dq, OX12 0DQ, United Kingdom
2 days ago
£60,000 – £65,000 pa

Salary

£60,000 – £65,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
1 Jun 2026 (2 days ago)

Are you ready to take your career to the next level with an opportunity that combines cutting-edge technology, dynamic projects, and a collaborative work environment? This company is seeking a talented Control Systems Test & Validation Engineer to join their pioneering team. Working at the forefront of engineering innovation, you will have the chance to make a global impact across multiple industries, including aerospace, automotive, marine, and industrial sectors. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on delivering world-class solutions, this company offers a unique chance to work on groundbreaking technologies while enjoying comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. The role requires someone with strong experience testing software running on electronic control units (ECUs). Hands-on physical testing experience is a key requirement for this position, we are also looking for someone with a stronger focus on ECU testing itself, rather than broader DVP management responsibilities.

What You Will Do:

- Develop and maintain Verification & Validation plans for battery control software and hardware.

- Manage certification requirements, ensuring compliance with standards such as REG.100, UN38.3, and other sector-specific regulations.

- Set up and operate Model-in-the-Loop (MiL), Software-in-the-Loop (SiL), and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) environments, including tooling and automation.

- Design and maintain test benches, harnesses, and procedures for both automated and manual testing.

- Execute integration testing for supervisory controllers, Battery Management Systems (BMS), and Cell Monitoring Units (CMUs), ensuring robust inter-system communication.

- Analyse test results, identify issues, and drive resolutions through root cause analysis and collaboration across teams.

What You Will Bring:

- A strong academic background, with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Computer Science, or Control Engineering.

- Proven experience in developing and operating MiL/SiL/HiL testing environments.

- Expertise in creating and executing Verification & Validation test plans, with a solid understanding of the V-model for embedded control systems.

- Excellent documentation skills to support software deployment, production release, and certification processes.

As a Control Systems Test & Validation Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the performance, safety, and compliance of advanced battery systems and control software. By leveraging your expertise and creative problem-solving skills, you will contribute to this company's mission to deliver innovative solutions across diverse sectors. This is an opportunity to work within a team that values precision, agility, and forward-thinking approaches, inspired by a rich heritage of engineering excellence.

Location:

This role is based in Didcot, UK, at the company's core engineering and development hub onsite 3 days a week this is commutable from Oxford, Abingdon, Chipping Norton and Witney.

Interested?:

If you're ready to be part of a team that tackles complex challenges with ingenuity and passion, apply today to become the next Control Systems Test & Validation Engineer. Don't miss this chance to shape the future of engineering innovation!

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