About AB Dynamics
AB Dynamics is one of the world’s leading specialists in automotive test systems, supplying a range of advanced solutions including driving robots, ADAS soft crash targets and driving simulators to all major vehicle manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers globally. The company's unique technology is used for many applications including the development of autonomous vehicles.
Roles Overview
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.
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.
Test Architecture & Automation
- 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
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Investigate issues spanning:
- Embedded firmware
- Real-time control system
- Sensor integration
- Analyse CAN, Ethernet, EtherCAT, and I2C communication issues.
- Use oscilloscopes, logic analysers, CAN tools, and network analysers for root cause analysis.
Communication & Networked Systems
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A working knowledge of systems using:
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
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Work closely with:
- Systems Engineering
- Embedded Software
- Mechanical Engineering
- Calibration Teams
- Product Management
- Support production calibration validation.
- Contribute to customer demonstrations and technical workshops.
- Provide technical input during product development lifecycle reviews.
- 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:
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, which increases every 2 complete years up to a max of 32 days
- Up to 10% matched pension contributions, with option to salary exchange
- Private Medical Insurance – Family cover (Company funded benefit in kind)
- Life Assurance 6x salary
- Option to join Critical Illness Insurance, Dental Insurance and Health screening
- Income protection (Company funded)
- Enhanced parental leave
- EAP including mental, physical and financial wellbeing support
- Enhanced sick pay after 1 years’ service
- Volunteering days – up to 2 per year
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.
We use AI to help us assess applications fairly and objectively.
AB Dynamics is a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of advanced testing and development solutions to the global automotive industry. Our customers are vehicle manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers as well as Euro NCAP laboratories, vehicle proving grounds and autonomous vehicle developers.
Our businesses cover a wide range of testing and development areas. Together they help our customers achieve their goals in testing the performance, safety and comfort of their vehicles, developing the next generation of driver assistance technologies. We also provide driverless solutions in controlled environments.
