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DVP Data Engineer
Salary: Dependent on experience
Location: Daventry
Contract: Permanent

Role Summary

This DVP Data Engineer role supports the delivery of design verification activity through test preparation, data acquisition, analysis, reporting, and co-ordination across engineering teams. The position plays a key part in turning raw test data into clear, meaningful insight to support technical decisions, programme delivery, and vehicle development activities.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support the planning, co-ordination, and execution of development and sign-off testing activities.
• Work with engineers and stakeholders to ensure vehicles are prepared in line with test and data requirements.
• Support the specification and sign-off of instrumentation and sensor data acquisition systems prior to testing.
• Gather, process, and analyse data from sources including accelerometers, microphones, transducers, and thermocouples
• Prepare technical summaries, visualisations, structured reports, and records for test activities and outcomes.
• Support national and international testing activities, vehicle commissioning, and general programme delivery tasks
• The DVP Data Engineer will also help identify trends, anomalies, and performance metrics against defined requirements.

Requirements of the Role

• Experience suited to a DVP Data Engineer within product development, automotive engineering, or motorsport environments.
• Hands-on experience with data acquisition hardware and software.
• Proficiency with data analysis and reporting tools such as MoTeC, Python, MATLAB, Intrepid, and AI-based tools.
• Ability to develop internal tools or software for data processing and analysis.
• Understanding of automotive design, vehicle systems, development, and testing processes.
• Ability to diagnose electrical or instrumentation issues is desirable.
• Project planning or project management experience is desirable.
• Experience of proving grounds and test facilities in the UK and internationally is desirable.
• Relevant qualification in Automotive Engineering or Motorsport Engineering.
• Full driving licence required. Advanced driving qualifications and proving ground permits are desirable.
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, flexibility, and willingness to travel.

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