Verification & Validation Engineer - UX (Gaydon, GB)

REQ ID: 128219 JOB TITLE: Verification & Validation Engineer - UX SALARY: £49,000 - £62,000 POSTING START DATE: 13/03/2025 POSTING END DATE: 27/03/2025 LOCATION: Gaydon

Product Engineering at JLR is centred on innovation and creativity. From advanced driver assistance systems to developing the future of electric propulsion, the opportunities to create exceptional experiences for the future of motoring are wide-ranging. You'll work alongside industry experts to drive product strategy, manage programs, analyse performance, and lead transformation initiatives. Exceptional careers that bring world-renowned vehicles to life start here.

WHAT TO EXPECT

JLR are seeking a talented and experienced Verification and Validation (V&V) Lead Engineer to join our team to ensure the optimal user experience (UX) for our innovative welcome access and leave systems across various vehicle platforms and architectures.

This role will be integral in defining, leading, and executing the verification and validation processes, ensuring the seamless integration of user experiences across the vehicle lifecycle. The successful candidate will help create and implement a robust framework for verifying and validating user interactions, ensuring they meet the highest standards of performance, quality, and user satisfaction.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

V&V Leadership: Lead the development, execution, and improvement of verification and validation strategies for Welcome Access and Leave user experience (UX), ensuring seamless operation across different platforms and architectures. Process Development: Design, implement, and maintain structured processes for V&V that focus on user interaction with the vehicle, ensuring thorough test coverage, repeatability, and traceability for all vehicle architectures and platforms. Test Design & Execution: Develop test cases and scenarios based on user requirements, functional specifications, and platform/architecture characteristics. Lead testing activities, from manual testing to automated validation across different environments. Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement in V&V practices, processes, and methodologies. Identify areas of opportunity to enhance the effectiveness of the V&V approach, with a focus on optimizing user experience testing and validation efficiency. Metrics & Reporting: Collect and analyse data from validation activities to provide clear, actionable insights and performance reports. Communicate test results, issues, and risks to stakeholders at all levels. As well as act as the lead point of contact for any V&V-related issues, working with engineering teams to diagnose, report, and resolve system bugs or failures in the user experience functionality.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Extensive experience in V&V engineering, specifically focused on features/ user experience in automotive or similar industries. Proven track record in leading UX verification and validation processes, particularly for embedded systems or connected vehicle platforms. Strong understanding of automotive systems, user interfaces, and HMI (Human-Machine Interface) design principles. Expertise in developing and executing V&V strategies and processes. Proficient in analysing and interpreting test data to improve UX performance and experience with test automation frameworks and tools (e.g., Jenkins, TestRail, JIRA).

Creating Modern Luxury requires a modern approach to work. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work. Some roles require more on-site work, but details of this can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview stage.

We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs.

Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. If you’re unsure that you meet the full criteria of a role – but you're interested in where it could take you – we still encourage you to apply. We believe in people's ability to grow and develop within their role – it’s what makes living the exceptional with soul possible.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.