AD and NCAP Performance and Test (974) Cranfield £27.94 per hour We are recruiting an AD and NCAP Performance and Test Engineer for one of our automotive clients based in Cranfield. You will be working for a globally recognised automotive company. This is a long-term contract role. The contract is on an ongoing basis a may run for several years. Key Responsibilities: Scope of WorkSupport advanced engineering of AD and NCAP: • Support AD development • Gather data to define AD development scope • Retrofit and reprogram vehicle electronics for development test • Collect data and make initial analysis report • Facilitate alignment of specification fix between various departments within the company • Support NCAP activities • Participate in NCAP meetings for sharing of latest information • Actively make contribution to NCAP working group • Feed NCAP latest information to ADAS teams and align on latest internal strategy • Manage test activities (location, schedule, prototype vehicles, personnel and equipment) • Travel to test site in order to oversee/support testing activities • Data collection report, data analysis report, fixed specification documentation • NCAP latest information report, NCAP development plan, NCAP test result, test result analysis Qualifications & Experience: • Be degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline. • Have understanding of vehicle AD/ADAS systems and its development. • Have fluent written and verbal English language capability. • Have experience of software application into vehicle ECUs in the manufacturing environment – flashing, coding/configuration and calibration. • Be able to risk assess software modifications and develop appropriate test plans • Understand network communications and multiple bus principles (CAN, LIN, Ethernet). • Be able to operate CANalyzer, CAPL, CANoe, CANape, Matlab software or similar for capturing data, analysis of data and preparing/executing test procedures. • Be able to follow system circuit diagrams and identify electrical connections. • Be able to demonstrate and have practical experience in problem solving tools and techniques. • Hold a valid UK driver’s license and be able to pass driver training in order to drive vehicles for ADAS evaluation. • Have relevant experience in automotive electronic system development, completing a minimum of two vehicle developments, or be able to demonstrate equivalent experience. • Have good written and verbal communication. • Be able to travel abroad or within the UK, occasionally a few days, but on rare occasions travel may be long distance and for up to 10 weeks at short notice. • Competent with PC applications. Including Microsoft excel, powerpoint and project. • Self-motivating and self-managing. Pro-active. Energetic personality and flexible regarding working practice and working hours • Ability to priorities and multitask between multiple projects simultaneously. LMIND