Alexander Dennis
Test and Development Engineer
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Job Title: Test and Development Engineer
Location: Farnborough
Our Vision & Why It Matters
At Alexander Dennis, our vision is to lead the evolution of sustainable on-road mass transportation and mobility.
We design, deliver, and support market-leading buses and coaches that help reduce emissions, improve air quality, and keep communities connected. Every role contributes to that mission whether you're engineering, driving sales, improving production, or supporting our customers.
What You'll Do
As an Engineer within our Test Development team, you'll play a key role in delivering vehicle, chassis, structural, and component testing programmes that support the development of innovative bus and coach products. Working on projects ranging from in-service failure investigations through to full vehicle validation and supplier sign-off activities, you'll ensure that systems and components perform safely, reliably, and in line with technical and legislative requirements.
This is a highly practical role that combines hands-on testing, project coordination, data analysis, technical reporting, and collaboration with internal teams, suppliers, and external test facilities.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for a proactive and technically capable engineer who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges and taking ownership of projects from concept through to completion.
You'll have experience within automotive, commercial vehicle, bus, coach, HGV, specialist vehicle, or other complex engineering sectors such as rail, aerospace, marine, or mobile plant. You should have a solid understanding of vehicle systems and testing methodologies, along with the ability to analyse technical data, coordinate testing activities, and communicate findings clearly to a range of stakeholders.
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A hands-on approach, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently while supporting colleagues across multiple projects are essential.
Bonus If You Have
- Degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent industry experience)
- Experience of commercial vehicle, bus, or coach development and testing
- Knowledge of CAN-based vehicle systems and data acquisition
- Experience using vehicle instrumentation, data logging, and diagnostic tools
- Understanding of driveline, electrical, air, and structural vehicle systems
- PCV driving licence
- Experience using CAD software packages
What We Offer
Because we know that to deliver on our vision, people have to feel supported and inspired:
- Impact: Be part of something that's changing cities, improving air quality, helping public transport evolve.
- Development & Growth: Training programmes, mentorship, opportunities to take on new roles, broaden skills.
- Culture & Belonging: An inclusive environment; your voice matters; we treat people fairly.
- Perks & Benefits: Competitive salary, pension, wellbeing support, cycle to work scheme, enhanced maternity and paternity benefits.
Our Values - What Guides Us
These are more than words on a page, they shape how we work, what we stand for, and how we build trust with our customers, communities, and each other.
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- Safety: The health and wellbeing of our team members, and the safety of our products, are our top priority.
- Quality: We strive for excellence in our products, services, and all that we do.
- Integrity: We act with honesty, transparency and integrity, treating each other with respect in a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.
- Accountability: We take responsibility for our actions, seeking to build trust and earn a reputation for excellence and reliability.
- Teamwork: We work with our team members, our supplier partners, and our customers to pursue mutual benefits.
- Sustainability: We seek long term success for our business, our communities, and the environment through responsible sourcing, lean manufacturing, and sustainable operations.
How To Apply
If you see yourself growing with Alexander Dennis and contributing to our vision, we'd love to hear from you.
Please complete our online application form and attach your CV!
We care deeply about being inclusive and we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
If you are an internal applicant, you have a responsibility to inform your current line/department manager and local human resources representative before applying for the role.
Due to the volume of vacancies and applications, we would prefer that you submit your application online. If however, you require an alternative method of applying, please give us a call on +44 1324 621 672 or send an email to careers@alexander-dennis.com.
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