Vehicle Test & Development Engineer – Thermal Systems

REQ ID: 131742

JOB TITLE: Vehicle Test & Development Engineer – Thermal Systems

SALARY: £42,000 – £52,000

POSTING START DATE: 02/06/2026

POSTING END DATE: 16/06/2026

LOCATION: Gaydon, Warwick, UK

What To Expect

• Develop instrumentation plans in collaboration with the SVO Test and development lead engineer, SVO PAT Leaders and CAE engineers ahead of vehicle builds
• Support prototype builds, ensuring correct instrumentation fitment and the integration of updated or ad‑hoc components
• Prepare vehicles for CWT and in‑market testing, working closely with lead engineers to ensure readiness and accuracy
• Support planning of prototype DVP activities in conjunction with SVO PAT Leaders
• Conduct CWT and in‑market testing, including data processing and analysis, collaborating with engineering teams to interpret results
• Support the development and validation of thermal solutions to address issues identified during testing
• Lead in‑market testing activities, including planning, execution, and analysis of data, while supporting ongoing method development and correlation activities

What You’ll Need

• Degree‑qualified (or equivalent experience) with a strong track record in a relevant engineering discipline
• Strong understanding of thermodynamic principles, particularly in relation to vehicle systems
• Proven experience in prototype vehicle preparation, ensuring readiness for testing activities
• Hands‑on experience with vehicle instrumentation, including setup and validation of test equipment
• Good understanding of vehicle systems and their interactions, particularly cooling systems, HVAC, and exhausts
• Experience using INCA and vehicle diagnostic tools, with the ability to interpret and act on data outputs
• Experience of in‑market testing, ideally within hot climate environments (e.g. Nardò, Nürburgring, Dubai, Grossglockner), with a proactive, self‑motivated approach and the ability to work independently as well as part of a wider team

Benefits

• Discounted car purchase (open to family members, too)
• A 52 week maternity leave policy and a 4 week paternity leave policy. Other parental leave policies are available
• A competitive pension
• A JLR company performance‑related bonus
• An employee learning scheme providing funding for education, training and other activities which support the development of personal skills and promote lifelong learning
• Access to open, employee‑led support and social networks
• Comprehensive Life Assurance and Income Protection policies
• Flexible working*
• Flexible working is offered for specific role(s) dependant on responsibilities. Please speak to the hiring team for details

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.

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