Verification & Validation Engineer

As a Verification and Validation Engineer, you will lead the end-to-end validation strategy for AB Dynamics products across both track-based robotic systems (driving robots, ADAS targets) and laboratory platforms (SPMM, ANVH, SSTM). You will be responsible for developing structured, requirements-driven test plans that ensure full system and subsystem coverage, traceability, and objective evidence of compliance. This is a hands-on technical role combining embedded systems, control systems, networking, automation, and real-world vehicle test environments.

Core Responsibilities

• Verification & Validation
• Own the development and execution of system-level and subsystem-level V&V strategies.
• Derive verification methods directly from product and system requirements.
• Ensure full bidirectional traceability between requirements, test cases, and results.
• Define acceptance criteria and objective pass/fail metrics.
• Lead formal verification reviews and technical sign-off.
• Design and develop automated test frameworks using Python.
• Implement hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) validation strategies.
• Develop regression test environments to support continuous integration workflows.
• Drive improvements in test efficiency, repeatability, and data integrity.
• Develop data logging, parsing, and analysis tools for high-rate system telemetry.
• Embedded & Systems Debug
• Investigate complex cross-domain issues spanning:
• Embedded firmware
• Real-time control systems
• Networking layers
• Sensor integration
• Analyse CAN, Ethernet, EtherCAT, and I2C communication issues.
• Work directly with embedded software teams to validate low-level behaviour.
• Use oscilloscopes, logic analysers, CAN tools, and network analysers for root cause analysis.
• Communication & Networked Systems
• Validate systems using:
• CAN / CAN FD
• Automotive Ethernet
• EtherCAT
• I2C / SPI
• UDP/TCP/IP
• Analyse bus loading, latency, synchronisation and determinism.
• Validate time-sensitive and real-time networked control systems.
• Track & Real-World Testing
• Lead validation activities on proving grounds and customer sites.
• Validate dynamic robotic control systems under real-world operating conditions.
• Assess system robustness, repeatability, and environmental tolerance.
• Ensure safe and compliant execution of vehicle-based tests.
• Test Equipment Ownership
• Take ownership of V&V lab infrastructure and track-based test equipment.
• Maintain calibration status and configuration control.
• Develop test rigs and bespoke validation hardware where required.
• Improve and standardise test processes across product lines.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work closely with:
• Embedded Software
• Mechanical Engineering
• Calibration Teams
• Product Management
• Contribute to customer demonstrations and technical workshops.

What are we looking for?

• An HND or Engineering Degree or relevant experience.
• Able to challenge ambiguous requirements.
• Structured and methodical thinker.
• Strong ownership mindset.
• Comfortable operating both in lab environments and dynamic test tracks.
• Able to translate complex technical findings into clear, defensible conclusions.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Willingness to travel to proving grounds and customer sites as required.

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. 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.