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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