Cockpit Electronics Support Engineer
Contract until end of Jan 2025
Woking - 5 days p/w
£350 - £450.00 p/d
As a Cockpit Electronics Support Engineer you will be responsible for the testing and support the delivery of all cockpit hardware systems. This includes test cases and procedures creation, manual test execution including a focus on resolving issues on current production vehicles.
The position requires a highly motivated and hands-on team player with an exceptional attention to detail, diligence, and a positive attitude. The fast-paced development and bespoke target platform provide a challenging environment suited to an engineer who can quickly develop skills in new areas and liaise with other engineers within a multidisciplinary team.
Our customers expect high standards, and we require staff capable of meeting such demands.
Principal Accountabilities
Write detailed test specifications for all cockpit hardware systems.
Support the integration of cockpit hardware with the overall vehicle architecture
Report on current activities, software, hardware status and issues at a business level
Test on Client Road cars with the latest series implementations and changes
Assist with fault finding and root cause analysis of software and hardware failures
Report bugs and create test reports
Drive issue resolution (QCR) with hardware and software suppliers
Take responsibility for resolving issues on current production vehicles
Support for SAP tasks and tools implementation across the team
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Several years of work experience in development and delivery of mechanical. electrical or electronic systems for automotive applications
Experience of the systems development lifecycle (V Model), writing system requirements, defining test cases and writing test procedures
Successful experience in production and being able to support the vehicle production line
Experience of managing projects using risk management techniques
Knowledge with CAD, packaging of components and assembly process
Understanding of 'A-Surface' interactions and perceived quality concepts
Ability to produce formal documentation to a professional standard
Be well versed in the creation and maintenance of DFMEA's
Organised, systematic and understand the process of fault finding
Knowledge of CAN/LIN/Ethernet and related tools such as CANoe/CANalyzer is required
Familiar with issue tracking tools (Jira, Mantis, Bugzilla etc.)
Bachelor's or Master's degree (preferably 1st or upper 2nd) in Electronic/Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Telecommunications, Software Engineering or other relevant engineering subject.
Personal Attributes
Mature, confident, and articulate in high pressure scenarios
Pro-active, self-organised and able to work independently with minimum level of supervision
Ability to effectively manage time between multiple projects and prioritise
Good team skills, excellent communication skills
Personable and able to manage and exceed expectations of internal customers
Approachable and able to oversee a team of ambitious engineers
Naturally technical and able to employ fundamental engineering principles
Able to make sound judgements based on balance of risk when data is not available
Attention to detail and dedication to delivering best in class products
Capable of representing a world class automotive brand
Able to remain focused under pressure
Passion for the automotive industry, technology and/or infotainment/cockpit electronics would be advantageous but not essentialIf you think you are up for the task and feel you meet the above criteria or interested to hear more information, please contact me on
Please note, in the event of a high volume of applications for this role, we will not be able to respond to each individual applicant. Unfortunately, if you have not been contacted within 7 days then we will not be progressing with your application. Thank you for your understanding