Job Title Senior Systems Engineer - HV Battery Systems Ref # 59400 Date posted Wednesday, September 2, 2026 Country United Kingdom Location Woking Business area Product Development Department PD - PWT - HYBRID Position level 5 - Supervisory / Professional - (L-16) Working time Full Time Contract type Permanent Working pattern 9am - 6pm Monday to Friday Salary . What to Expect To ensure McLaren Automotive continues to be at the forefront of the Automotive market, we are looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to join our Powertrain department to design, engineer and deliver, from concept to series-development, High Voltage Energy Storage Systems (HV ESS), ensuring they fulfil all programme requirements of cost, timing and performance attributes. What You'll Do • ESS ownership and delivery to vehicle project requirements of quality, cost and weight, on time and on budget• Manage ESS design releases, technical specifications, DFMEAs, DVPs and Quality Concern Resolution• Ensure ESS integrates with other Electric Drive Systems (EDS) using aligned technical specifications• Ensure ESS design solutions deliver systems that meet attribute targets in NVH, thermal, durability and performance (power, emissions and response)• Work with ESS design engineers, ESS suppliers and concept teams to achieve efficient, innovative and lightweight designs. As well as seamless integration into the wider vehicle, including structural interfaces• Support Powertrain CAE teams with ESS simulation activities• ESS supplier management• ESS BOM management and tracking• Work with supply chain management to ensure delivery of the ESS on schedule for all phases of prototype, pilot, pre-production and production builds• Support vehicle build and development activities• Support cell, module and pack level testing to facilitate data gathering and analysis• Working within and influencing the vehicle programme and engineering management teams to guarantee that the Powertrain department collectively delivers the whole vehicle specification targets• Delivery of ESS for all projects in line with MDP (McLaren Development Process) and that project management KPIs are on track• Preparation and presentation of material to support external and internal project status reviews• Support project and engineering management with ESS development budgets and expenditure• Provide support on ESS technical risk management to ensure project delivery, optimised vehicle performance and delivery of electric drive system attributes• Support links with external organisations such as universities, research organisations or other like minded organisations on collaborative research projects that will help McLaren deliver innovation in ESS technologies• Support testing with HiL (Hardware in the Loop) and rig systems to prove integration quality• Design and implementation of high and low voltage electrical systems within the ESS What You'll Bring • A high level of technical knowledge and experience of high performance ESS design and development, including cooling, EE and structural systems• Good understanding of Li-Ion technologies, Ultra/Supercapacitor storage solutions, Functional Safety and High Voltage Switchgear design• Understanding of ESS embedded systems such as Battery Management System (BMS)• Experience of ESS design verification plans and testing, inc. certification and homolgation tests• Experience in component release management and problem solving• Experience of executing ESS FMEA and DFM plans• Good CATIA V5 2D/3D skills with GD&T application experience • Experienced in OEM or tier one component deliveryQualifications• Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic or Automotive Engineering Degree 2:1 or above What We'll Do for You We offer a wide – ranging benefits package, which includes:Structured career development framework25 days’ holiday, plus bank holiday. Annual buy & sell up to five daysEnhanced company pension schemeDiscretionary annual bonus awardPrivate medical insurance and health cash planLife assurance benefitAbility to apply for a sabbatical of up to one year after only two years’ serviceBenefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shoppingGenerous parental leave policiesA range of wellbeing initiatives, such as employee assistance programme and free financial & mortgage advice Who Are We? No restraints. No limitations. We don’t simply push boundaries. We completely rethink them. McLaren Automotive exists to create breath-taking performance road cars.It takes a community to do what we do. A diverse group of people with many areas of expertise, united by their passion to deliver visionary products and set new benchmarks. McLaren Automotive commits to equal opportunity for all. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion is at the heart of our impact, it drives our innovation and enables us to truly create something special. Join us on our journey.
Senior Systems Engineer - HV Battery Systems in Woking employer: McLaren Group
McLaren Automotive is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and fast-paced work environment in Woking, where innovation meets collaboration. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide structured career development, generous benefits including enhanced pension schemes and flexible lifestyle options, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion that fosters a supportive culture. Join our high-performing team and be part of a community dedicated to pushing the boundaries of automotive excellence.
