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We create valuable partnerships with our customers through collaboration to understand and deliver their requirements.
Drive the future
We’re looking for talented, inquisitive individuals who are passionate about accelerating vehicle development.
Who we are
Driving innovation, together
AB Dynamics is one of the world’s leading providers of automotive testing and development solutions. We pride ourselves in developing the most innovative and reliable testing products on the market today for our customers, which include all the major automotive brands, high tech autonomous vehicle developers, motorsport racing teams, and global test facilities.
It’s our people that are the key to our success; their passion and energy is what drives our business forward.
Our values
People
We empower people by supporting and challenging each other to thrive. Integrity and respect are at the forefront of everything we do.
Diversity
We recognise the importance of strengthening, improving, and enriching our culture and practices through diverse opinions, skills and people.
Innovation
We inspire creativity by giving people the space to challenge the ‘now’ and engineer for the future.
Excellence
We are never satisfied with the status quo. We invest in our people, products and processes by encouraging learning and self-enrichment to deliver world class services and products to our customers.
Responsibility
We enable a culture of personal ownership and commitment to ourselves, our customers, our shareholders, and the environment. We are always looking for opportunities to improve the sustainability of our operations.
Diversity and inclusion
We’re committed to fostering an inclusive culture that accelerates the development of safer, more efficient vehicles with less environmental impact. Our partnerships with the Royal Academy of Engineering and their GEEP programme, as well as our participation in an inclusive leadership pilot initiative, aim to support UK engineering students from under-represented backgrounds and embed inclusive practices across the sector.
Passionate about inspiring future engineers, especially those from underrepresented groups, we collaborate with national and local organisations like the Women’s Engineering Society, Mighty Girls, Formula Student, and Arkwright of the Smallpeice Trust to mentor young engineering enthusiasts.
Part of a wider Group
We’re proud to be a truly international company and part of AB Dynamics plc.
ABD Solutions
Retrofit solutions that automate off-highway vehicle fleets, focusing on materials handling, defence, mining, and agricultural applications.
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Ansible Motion
Creation and deployment of a wide range of Driver-in-the-Loop (DIL) simulators around the world for all types of vehicles, driving scenarios, experiments and product development aims.
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DRI
Year-round vehicle dynamics and ADAS testing services from its California proving ground, realistic and durable surrogate ADAS targets and comprehensive human factors and vehicle ergonomics research services.
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rFpro
Physics-based simulation environments and digital models to accelerate the development, testing and validation of assistance systems, autonomy, and vehicle dynamics.
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VadoTech
Evaluation of complete vehicles and individual systems on public roads, focusing on end-user quality and durability together with market-leading high voltage EV training services
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VTS
VTS is a leading provider of dynamometer-based testing services to the automotive sector in the US, particularly focussed on the development and deployment of electric vehicles for US based automotive OEMs.
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BOLAB Systems
BOLAB Systems develops and manufactures specialised testing systems for automotive electrical systems. They enable automotive manufacturers and suppliers to achieve faultless component, subsystem and whole vehicle performance in compliance with exacting industry standards.
Find out moreOur offices
AB Dynamics has a global presence, with offices located in:
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United Kingdom (Head Office)
The UK office is our global base of operations and home to 200+ employees. Located in Bradford on Avon, it features a state-of-the-art engineering centre and open plan offices.
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Japan
Based in Yokohama, a major city and port in the Tokyo Bay area, our Japanese office offers local sales and support services to our APAC customers.
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USA
Our US office is based in Wixom, Detroit, at the heart of the American automotive industry, where it provides local support and service to our North American customers.
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Germany
Based in Gießen, near Frankfurt, our German office provides local support and services to European automotive markets.
Working at AB Dynamics
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Training and development
We value continuous learning and development for our employees. This is why we invest in their professional and personal development. We provide a range of training and learning opportunities to help employees acquire new skills, enhance their existing ones, and advance their careers. We offer eLearning, videos, in-person courses, and online resources that cover various topics, such as technical skills, leadership, communication, and wellbeing.
Whether you are passionate about engineering, sales, finance, or any other aspect of our business, you will find a rewarding and fulfilling career at AB Dynamics.
Early Careers
How we support early careers
We offer a variety of opportunities for those starting out in their career or looking to strengthen their academic studies with hands-on experience. We partner with local schools, colleges, and universities, offering interesting and rewarding apprenticeships, placement schemes and work experience.
Early careers programme
Apprenticeship scheme
Applications for our apprenticeship scheme open yearly from March to April. The scheme is run in conjunction with Wiltshire College. Applications are initially managed by the government’s apprenticeship service.
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Graduate training scheme
Our two-year graduate programme includes quarterly rotations across the business, providing a comprehensive understanding. Post-programme, you can join an engineering team that aligns with your skills and experience. These roles are posted on our vacancies page from December to February.
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Year in industry placement
We host students for their year in industry from September to July. In this time, you’ll have the opportunity to pick up tangible, real-world engineering skills that you can apply to the rest of your degree when you return to university. These roles are posted on our vacancies page from December to February.
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Summer placement
Our summer placements provide valuable work experience to successful candidates and are available on a yearly basis. These roles are posted on our vacancies page from December to February.
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Work experience
We are delighted to offer our work experience placements to year 10 and 12 students considering a career in engineering. This is a unique opportunity to gain real-world experience working alongside STEM professionals.
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FAQs
How do I apply for a role at AB Dynamics?
Visit our live vacancies here. If you identify a suitable vacancy that meets your skills and experience, apply with your CV highlighting why you’re a great match.
Are you accepting speculative CVs?
We welcome speculative applications from candidates with a proven interest in our areas of operation. To submit a speculative application, click here.
Do you sponsor visas?
We can sponsor visas. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, please still apply for any roles that you may be interested in.
What is the AB Dynamics recruitment process?
If you see a role on our vacancies page that you like the look of you can apply for the role directly through the website, attaching your CV. All applicants will receive an automatic email confirming receipt of their application. If successful you will be invited to an initial phone call to discuss your application further. All candidates are advised of their progress regardless of whether they’re successful or not in their application and are able to view a live status through our recruitment platform.
How do I apply for work experience?
We currently work with two schools local to our Bradford on Avon UK office to host work experience opportunities for year 12 students – if you’re a student at St Laurence or Melksham Oak, please discuss opportunities with your career’s teams. In addition, we periodically host work experience weeks, and applications will be open on our vacancies page.
Do you have a graduate training scheme?
We have created a structured graduate scheme where successful applicants spend their two years rotating through various teams, embedding in projects to obtain a solid platform for their career. We advertise our placement and graduate opportunities in the winter, so keep an eye on our vacancies page from December through to February.
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