Senior Device Test Engineer

Senior HW/Device Test Engineer (Infotainment & NVH)

Company: Envisage Recruitment Ltd.

Location: Coventry, UK

Employment Type: Hybrid: 3 Days On-site / 2 Days Remote

Type: 12-Month Contract (Rolling)

Pay Rate: £25.27 per hour (Inside IR35)

Role Summary

We are seeking an execution-focused Senior Hardware/Device Test Engineer to take ownership of hands-on testing for advanced automotive infotainment systems. This role is a critical maternity cover position focusing on active NVH technologies at both system and subsystem levels. The successful candidate will drive test delivery through rigorous validation, debugging, and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver comprehensive test programmes for infotainment systems, specifically targeting active NVH technologies.
• Ensure all validation activities align with rigorous automotive quality standards and technical specifications.
• Identify system bottlenecks or defects; drive performance enhancements in system/subsystem interactions.
• Define and apply detailed testing specifications for both legacy and next-generation infotainment components.
• Maintain precise documentation of test procedures, rig configurations, and validation results.
• Continuously improve and automate test methodologies to increase efficiency and data repeatability.
• Set up and maintain complex test rigs and environments for infotainment and audio system validation.
• Work alongside hardware, software, and NVH specialists to ensure a fully integrated system validation process.

Required Skills & Experience

• Domain Expertise: Proven background in automotive infotainment testing with specific exposure to Active NVH.
• Technical Toolset: Proficient in debugging and analysis using:
• Vector Tools: CANoe, CANalyzer
• Network Analysis: Wireshark, Putty
• Hardware: Media converters, JTAG flashing
• Protocols: Deep understanding of automotive protocols including CAN, Automotive Ethernet (Some IP), and A2B (Automotive Audio Bus).
• Audio Systems: Direct experience with audio validation and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) rig setups.
• Soft Skills: Excellent technical documentation skills and the ability to manage test programmes independently.
• Licensing: Must hold a full UK Driving Licence.

Education & Qualifications

• Minimum: Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Preferred: Master's degree in a technical discipline.
• Certifications: Additional certifications in embedded systems, automotive protocols, or audio engineering are highly advantageous.

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