Principal Systems Engineer in Milton Keynes

We are currently looking for a Chief / Principal Systems Engineer to lead system definition, architecture, and governance across complex e‑drive, inverter, motor, battery, and thermal domains. This role acts as a technical authority across the full systems V‑model, ensuring alignment between hardware, software, controls, and safety teams while shaping the future of advanced EV platforms.

The Chief / Principal Systems Engineer will:

• Define and own system requirements across electrified powertrain programmes, from vehicle level through to subsystems.
• Lead the development of system architectures covering e‑drive, traction inverter, motor, battery, and thermal systems.
• Maintain full traceability of requirements and technical decisions across the systems V‑
• Serve as the technical authority for system‑level trade‑offs, integration, and performance targets.
• Coordinate cross‑functional inputs between hardware, software, controls, and functional safety teams.
• Lead technical reviews, architecture discussions, and system governance activities.

The Chief / Principal Systems Engineer will have:

• Strong background in systems engineering for electrified powertrain or EV platforms.
• Proven experience defining, managing, and governing system requirements and architectures.
• Solid understanding of e‑drive systems including traction inverters, electric motors, and power electronics.
• Experience working across hardware, software, controls, and functional safety domains.
• Strong familiarity with systems engineering processes and V‑model development.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and decision‑making skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

This is a unique opportunity to take a leading role in defining and governing cutting‑edge electric powertrain systems. For more information, simply click the \”Apply now\” button and we will be in touch with more details!