REQ ID: 131100
JOB TITLE: Automated Test Engineer - Virtual Environments - ADAS
SALARY: £42,000 - £54,000
POSTING START DATE: 25/03/2026
POSTING END DATE: 08/04/2026
LOCATION: Gaydon, Warwick, UK

Product Engineering at JLR is centred on innovation and creativity. From advanced driver assistance systems to developing the future of electric propulsion, the opportunities to create exceptional experiences for the future of motoring are wide-ranging. You'll work alongside industry experts to drive product strategy, manage programs, analyse performance, and lead transformation initiatives. Exceptional careers that bring world-renowned vehicles to life start here.

Come and join JLR as an Automated Test Engineer - Virtual Environments - ADAS!

This role sits within our Electrical Engineering function, as part of the Assisted & Automated Driving Virtual Environment Development team. You’ll be working in a technically strong group responsible for building and maintaining a wide range of XIL test environments, from simple single‑ECU setups through to complex systems involving up to 30 ECUs, using both signal‑based and scenario‑based testing.

As an Automated Test Engineer, you’ll focus on validating real‑time XIL automation solutions that support the testing of assisted and automated driving features across current and future vehicle platforms. You’ll work with modern virtual testing technologies to ensure features are tested thoroughly and consistently, while aligning to recognised industry standards such as ASAM OpenX and ISO 26262.

This is a hands‑on engineering role where you’ll be validating end‑to‑end automation frameworks and CI/CD pipelines that underpin how automotive software is tested at scale. It’s a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working close to the technology, solving real problems in complex systems, and contributing to how automated driving software is tested long before it reaches the road.

WHAT TO EXPECT

In this role, you’ll play a key part in delivering high-quality outcomes and supporting the wider team through a range of responsibilities, including – 

The role focuses on validating the end‑to‑end test automation framework and CI/CD pipelines used across XIL environments (MIL, SIL and HIL) for assisted and automated driving feature testing.

• Work closely with the XIL Architect to support and validate the overall XIL test automation strategy
• Carry out failure analysis and troubleshooting across CI/CD pipelines and Git during automation framework development
• Develop automated test scripts and executable test scenarios aligned to the deployed automation framework
• Validate and review automatically generated test cases to ensure accuracy, robustness and consistency
• Communicate updates, improvements and changes to the test environment across the wider AAD V&V community, including XIL Execution, System Test, Test Environment and Vehicle Execution teams

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

We’re looking for someone with the right blend of experience, qualifications, and practical skills, including – 

• Strong technical expertise in Python, with experience using it for test automation and scripting
• Good understanding of Assisted and Automated Driving (AAD) features at system, component and software level
• Proven experience in automotive software testing, including scenario‑based testing, design verification and validation
• Working knowledge of vehicle architecture and in‑vehicle networks, including Automotive Ethernet, CAN, LIN and FlexRay
• Experience working across the software development lifecycle, including the use of Git and CI/CD pipelines
• Hands-on experience with automotive test and development tools, such as TRM, JIRA, CANape, CANalyser, CANoe, TestStand, VeriStand, LabVIEW, AutomationDesk and ControlDesk
• Experience working in a Linux environment, with strong root cause analysis and problem‑solving skills

BENEFITS

This role is rewarding in more ways than one. On top of our core offering, you’ll do extraordinary work with amazing people. In addition, you can expect a wide range of 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 roles dependant on responsibilities. Please speak to the hiring team for details

Creating Modern Luxury requires a modern approach to work. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work. Some roles require more on-site work, but details of this can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview stage.

We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs.

Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. If you’re unsure that you meet the full criteria of a role – but you're interested in where it could take you – we still encourage you to apply. We believe in people's ability to grow and develop within their role – it’s what makes living the exceptional with soul possible.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.