Engineering Year In Industry

As an AB Dynamics Year in Industry Engineering student, you will gain hands-on experience working on cutting-edge automotive test systems, including track-based solutions (such as driving robots and ADAS targets) and laboratory-based equipment (such as SPMM and ANVH). You will support engineering teams in real-world projects, contributing to design, development, testing, and troubleshooting activities. This placement offers a unique opportunity to apply your academic knowledge in a practical environment, develop technical and professional skills, and gain insight into the automotive testing industry.

We are looking for year in industry students in Systems Engineering, Electrical & Electronic and Software HMI.

Systems Engineering

During a Year-in-Industry placement within AB Dynamics’ Systems Engineering and V&V team, you’ll gain hands-on experience across the full engineering V-model, contributing to real product development for industry-leading vehicle testing solutions. Working in a highly collaborative environment that brings together multiple engineering disciplines, you’ll support activities covering aspects of SysML system architecture development, requirements management, product change management, verification, validation, and automated test creation. This placement offers an opportunity to engage with every stage of the design process while building practical engineering skills.

Electrical & Electronic Engineering

AB Dynamics is offering a Year in Industry placement for Electrical and Electronic Engineering undergraduates to join its Mechanical, Electrical and Electronic Design Engineering team, working on robotic and laboratory test systems for automotive R&D applications. The placement student will support the specification, design and integration of electrical and electronic subsystems, including schematic capture, wiring design, PCB layout, and prototype verification under the guidance of senior engineers. Typical activities include contributing to design reviews, supporting build and test activities with manufacturing and commissioning teams, assisting with fault-finding and issue resolution across track and lab test products, and generating and maintaining technical documentation. This role is aimed at students who have completed at least two years of an accredited Electrical or Electronic Engineering degree, demonstrate a strong interest in automotive test and measurement technologies, and can apply core circuit theory, control and instrumentation principles in a multi-disciplinary engineering environment.

Software HMI

This one-year placement offers a Computer Science (or similar) student the opportunity to join AB Dynamics’ HMI Software team, which designs, develops, and tests front-end software for our track and laboratory-based products. You will work on creating modern, intuitive user interfaces and developing tools that enhance the usability and functionality of our market-leading automotive test systems. The role involves designing and implementing new features within our main software suite, assisting lead developers in shaping future product interfaces, and contributing to tools that make debugging and system interaction more efficient. You will collaborate closely with experienced engineers and stakeholders, gaining exposure to real-world software development practices, problem-solving, and rapid issue resolution. This placement provides an excellent opportunity to apply your academic knowledge, develop technical and professional skills, and gain insight into the automotive testing industry while working on innovative projects that impact global clients

Qualifications

• On-track to achieve a 2:1 or higher in a relevant engineering discipline – including, but not limited to, Systems, Automotive, Mechatronics, Electrical, Software, Mechanical or Robotics Engineering
• Basic understanding of hardware and software systems, ideally in an automotive or robotics context.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team
• Confident and effective communicator with a good level of written and oral English
• Able to manage and prioritise multiple demands
• A valid UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel to test sites as required.
• Motivated to learn and develop a broad range of engineering skills.

Additional Information

Why join us?

We are part of the AB Dynamics Group, an innovative, dynamic listed business with a friendly and supportive working environment. In addition to competitive salaries, our attractive benefits package includes a discretionary company bonus scheme, 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), and generous company pension contributions.

At AB Dynamics Group we set ourselves ambitious objectives and strive to work according to our values of customers, people, diversity, innovation, excellence and responsibility. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We do not discriminate against staff based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.