Senior Device Test Engineer

Envisage Group; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - GBP 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive recruitment firm is looking for a Senior HW/Device Test Engineer for a hybrid role based in Coventry. This position involves hands-on testing for advanced infotainment systems, focusing on Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) technologies. Candidates should have a strong background in automotive infotainment testing, experience with debugging and analysis tools, and a relevant degree in engineering. This is a critical 12-month contract position with an hourly pay rate of £25.27, offering a balanced work environment with three days on-site and two days remote.

Qualifications

• Proven background in automotive infotainment testing with specific exposure to Active NVH.
• Deep understanding of automotive communication protocols including CAN, Automotive Ethernet, and A2B.
• Direct experience with audio validation and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) rig setups.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver comprehensive test programmes for infotainment systems.
• Ensure all validation activities align with rigorous automotive quality standards.
• Maintain precise documentation of test procedures and validation results.
• Work alongside hardware, software, and NVH specialists for system validation.

Skills

Automotive infotainment testing

Active NVH

Debugging

Analysis using Vector Tools

Automotive communication protocols

Technical documentation

Full UK Driving Licence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Master's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

CANoe

CANalyzer

Wireshark

Putty

Media converters

JTAG flashing

Job description

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)

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 (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness) technologies at both system and subsystem levels. The successful candidate will drive test delivery through rigorous validation, debugging, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Test Execution: Plan and deliver comprehensive test programmes for infotainment systems, specifically targeting active NVH technologies.
• Quality Compliance: Ensure all validation activities align with rigorous automotive quality standards and technical specifications.
• Performance Improvement: Identify system bottlenecks or defects; drive performance enhancements in system/subsystem interactions.
• Specification Definition: Define and apply detailed testing specifications for both legacy and next‑generation infotainment components.
• Documentation: Maintain precise documentation of test procedures, rig configurations, and validation results.
• Process Optimization: Continuously improve and automate test methodologies to increase efficiency and data repeatability.
• Rig Management: Set up and maintain complex test rigs and environments for infotainment and audio system validation.
• Collaboration: 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 communication 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.