Job Title: Lead Engineer – Vehicle Systems
Location: Any UK Site
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 a Lead Engineer within our Advanced Engineering & Concepts team, you'll play a key role in shaping the next generation of sustainable transport solutions. Working within the Systems Engineering Design Team, you'll be responsible for integrating complex vehicle systems, driving requirements management activities, and supporting the development of innovative electric vehicle technologies.
This role combines systems engineering, requirements analysis, model-based engineering techniques and emerging AI-enabled tools to support the design and validation of future vehicle platforms. You'll collaborate with suppliers, engineering specialists and key stakeholders to ensure technical requirements are defined, managed and successfully delivered throughout the product development lifecycle.
What We’re Looking For
We're seeking an experienced systems engineer with a strong technical background and a passion for solving complex engineering challenges. You'll be comfortable working across mechanical, electrical and software disciplines and have experience applying Systems Engineering principles in a product development environment.
You will have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, experience managing requirements throughout the engineering lifecycle, and the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams. We're looking for someone who is naturally curious, embraces innovation, and is excited by the opportunities presented by electrification, connectivity, autonomy and AI-driven engineering processes.
Bonus if you have
- Experience working within the automotive, commercial vehicle or wider transportation sector.
- Knowledge of electric vehicle powertrain systems and associated technologies.
- Experience using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and methodologies.
- Experience with requirements management platforms and systems engineering frameworks.
- Experience developing or implementing AI-enabled solutions to enhance engineering processes.
- Formal Systems Engineering qualifications or professional accreditation.
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.
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.
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.
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Lead Engineer - Vehicle Systems employer: Alexander Dennis
At Alexander Dennis, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. As a Lead Vehicle Systems Engineer in the heart of the electrified mobility sector, you will have access to cutting-edge technology and AI-enabled tools, alongside ample opportunities for professional growth and development. Our commitment to employee well-being and a supportive environment makes us a standout choice for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in engineering.
