Graduate Verification and Validation Engineer

As a Graduate Verification and Validation Engineer, you will support the Systems Engineering team in validating and verifying AB Dynamics’ automotive test equipment. This includes both track‑based solutions (e.g., driving robots and ADAS targets) and laboratory‑based systems (e.g., SPMM, ANVH, SSTM). Your primary responsibilities will be to assist in executing validation tests and take ownership of managing and maintaining test equipment to ensure smooth and efficient testing operations. Alongside your home‑team specialism, you’ll take part in our structured 18‑month graduate rotation programme, giving you broad exposure to disciplines across the business and helping you build a strong foundation for your engineering career. This is a permanent role, with rotations designed to deepen your understanding of our products while giving you the confidence, capability and technical breadth to progress within AB Dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the setup, execution, and documentation of system validation tests.
• Actively manage and maintain test equipment, ensuring it is calibrated, functional, and ready for use.
• Support the development of automated test environments to improve efficiency and repeatability.
• Collaborate with engineers across Systems, Test, and Calibration teams to ensure accurate and reliable testing.
• Participate in hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) testing, simulations, and real‑world test track activities.
• Maintain detailed records of test procedures, results, and equipment status.
• Help troubleshoot issues with test setups and equipment, escalating where necessary.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety and quality standards during all testing activities.
• Collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams and foster a multi‑disciplinary understanding of our products.
• Support the wider company with targeted demonstrations, industry workshops and technical customer training.
• Collaborate with Test and Calibration to ensure any new product production Calibration methods are correct and suitable.
• Support the development of non‑standard methods as required.

Rotations

• Perform 3‑month rotations in several areas across the business to gain a wider understanding.
• Investigate complex technical issues, identifying and developing solutions in a variety of disciplines.
• Work with customers, performing demonstrations and improving their understanding of our products.
• Develop transferrable skills, delivering progress update presentations and undergoing company‑organised trainings.

Qualifications

• On‑track to achieve a 2:1 or higher in a relevant engineering discipline – including, but not limited to, Systems, Automotive, Mechatronics, Electrical, Software, Mechanical or Robotics Engineering.
• Basic understanding of hardware and software systems, ideally in an automotive or robotics context.
• Basic proficiency in Python (for automation, test control, and data analysis), or other programming languages.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team.
• Confident and effective communicator with a good level of written and oral English.
• Able to manage and prioritise multiple demands.
• A valid UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel to test sites as required.
• Motivated to learn and develop a broad range of engineering skills.

Additional Information

We are part of the AB Dynamics Group, an innovative, dynamic listed business with a friendly and supportive working environment. In addition to competitive salaries, our attractive benefits package includes a discretionary company bonus scheme, 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), and generous company pension contributions.

Why join us?

At AB Dynamics Group we set ourselves ambitious objectives and strive to work according to our values of customers, people, diversity, innovation, excellence and responsibility. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We do not discriminate against staff based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.