Connected Car Offboard System Test Graduate

This is a 2-year Research & Development, Connected Car Engineering - Offboard System Test role, with a 2025 start date, but it's not about sitting on the side-lines. You'll be a valued member of the team from day one, gaining hands-on experience and working alongside industry experts. We offer a comprehensive training program designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in your engineering career. There will be lots of opportunity for learning on the job from our highly skilled and experienced Engineers and the scheme also has training programme, which focuses on supporting you in the transition from university into the workplace and providing the skills and knowledge to help you on your way to moving into an Engineer role after 2 years. Check out more info: Graduates at Cranfield - Careers at nissan Main Tasks & Responsibilities You will work with our connected car systems which the customer uses to remotely control their car via their smartphone. This includes the Nissan Connect App, Online store and their interaction with multiple offboard systems to enable features such as Stolen Vehicle Tracking, remote commands, intelligent route planner, Apple watch control and more!

• Perform testing for connected car services in the vehicle related to the Nissan Connect mobile app and smartwatch.
• Planning the test resources to be available before the start of the validation
• Defining test cases based on technical specifications of connected car features.
• Confirming vehicle level quality, function & reliability standards are maintained when changes are implemented.
• Raise incident tickets in the incident management system and track them through to closure.
• Formally reporting the closure status and test results to upper management.
• Market quality investigations and countermeasure development, when needed
Skills you would develop:
• Software validation project management
• Supplier management
• Software development process (V-cycle)
• Software risk analysis and test definition
• Software quality concern management and resolution (Jira, Test Rail etc)
• Root cause analysis and problem solving
  
  You must hold the following qualification(s): Undergraduate or Postgraduate Degree graded 2:1 or above.
+ Electronic/Electrical Engineering + Computer Science + Computer Networking + Telecoms and networking + IT / Data analyst
• Sufficient evidence of your right to work in the UK will be required. The validity of your right to work in the UK or VISA must extend until September 2027 in order for you to qualify for this position.
Skills & Experience The successful candidate should have the following skills, interests, or experience:
• An interest in vehicle electronics
• Curiosity and passion for customer facing technologies
• Readiness to work in a multinational team
• Confidence when presenting
• Methodical, systematic approach to solving problems
• Good planning, organising and time management skills.
• Have ability to prioritise and multitask between multiple projects simultaneously
• Be self-motivating and self-managing, Pro-active, energetic, and flexible regarding working practice and working hours.
  
  Based in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, NTCE (Nissan Technical Centre, Europe) is our UK Research and Development hub. We are home to the functions that help us lead the way in vehicle design and development of the vehicles manufactured in our European plants. With more than 900 people based here from over 25 different countries, it's a hive of ideas, imagination, and vision, based in open-plan spacious offices designed to encourage cross-functional collaboration. The teams at the Cranfield Nissan Technical Centre work to develop engineering and design requirements for new car models across the world. Here you'll find departments such as Research & Development, Product Economic Control, Purchasing, Legal, HR, Finance and Total Customer Satisfaction, all enjoying modern on-site facilities like our gym, sports, and social club.
  
  We firmly believe that investment in our employees is integral to their growth and success. As a member of our team, you will have access to many of our benefits - because we want you to feel cared for, supported, and engaged at Nissan.
• Competitive base salary starting at £33,904
• Remote Working Policy (maximum 2 days per week WFH)
• Flexible Working Options
+ 39 hours per week + Standard Working Hours: Mon-Thurs 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-1:20pm + 2+/- flexible hour adjustments (Subject to manager approval)
• 26 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Free Private Medical Cover
• Nissan Car Ownership and Finance Scheme
• Free onsite parking & subsidised restaurant
• Onsite Gym Facilities
At Nissan we believe that diversity gives us strength and is key to the success of our business. That's why we pride ourselves on being an equal opportunities employer and have a range of Talent initiatives in place, such as high potential development, leadership, and career coaching to support our female workforce. In a male dominated industry, our UK data shows that on average, women's mean hourly pay is more than men. We pride ourselves on being a transparent, cross-cultural, and competitive business. Diversity and Inclusion: All of us at Nissan - regardless of functional area or expertise - share a passion to design, manufacture and sell high-performance, fun to drive vehicles. Nissan is an Equal Opportunity Employer for all. Applicants will be considered for all positions regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law.