Validation & Test EngineerLocation: Bicester (Hybrid minimum 3 days on-site)Type: Permanent or ContractSalary: Competitive + equity (where applicable)________________________________________About TUALTUAL is building the worlds first deployable charging network for large-scale enterprise customers.We develop high-power EV charging systems combining battery storage, smart energy management, and ultra-fast DC charging enabling electrification where grid constraints exist.This is a fast-paced, product-led environment where engineering output directly shapes real-world deployment.________________________________________The RoleWere looking for a hands-on Validation & Test Engineer to take ownership of testing across our charging and energy systems.This role is highly practical youll be physically building, wiring, configuring, and debugging systems to ensure performance, safety, and compliance.Youll work across electro-mechanical, electrical, and embedded systems, supporting delivery from concept through to deployment and helping establish scalable validation processes.________________________________________Key ResponsibilitiesOwn validation planning aligned to system and component requirementsDefine and develop test methods, procedures, and acceptance criteriaBuild, wire, configure and instrument test setups, rigs, and prototypesExecute hands-on testing across electrical, mechanical and embedded systemsCapture, analyse and report results with clear traceability to requirementsSupport DVP&R activities and validation milestonesCarry out safety risk assessments and ensure safe execution of testingDevelop test tools, scripts and automation to improve efficiencyDrive root cause analysis and corrective actionsSupport regulatory and certification testing requirementsContribute to building in-house test capability________________________________________What Were Looking ForEssential:Background as a Senior Technician or Degree in Electrical, Electronic or Automotive EngineeringExperience in validation, verification or test engineering within EV, energy or industrial systemsStrong understanding of system-level validation and test methodologiesHands-on experience with embedded systems and communication interfacesProven ability to build, wire and configure test setups and prototypesExperience analysing test data and producing clear outputsFamiliarity with safety risk assessment in a test environmentComfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environmentDesirable:EV charging systems or protocols (OCPP / OCPI)Battery systems or power electronicsIoT systems, telemetry or cloud integrationTest automation or scripting (Python or similar)Exposure to regulatory compliance and certification testing________________________________________Who You AreHands-on and practical enjoys building and solving real engineering problemsSelf-sufficient able to take ownership in a process-light environmentDetail-focused strong approach to documentation, traceability and qualityAdaptable comfortable working in a scaling, fast-moving business________________________________________Why Join TUAL?Work on cutting-edge EV charging and energy systemsPlay a key role in shaping validation capability as the business scalesJoin a collaborative, high-performing engineering teamCompetitive salary, with equity available for permanent hiresJBRP1_UKTJ