Principal Engineer / Delivery Lead in Newcastle upon Tyne

Job Title: Principal_Engineer/Delivery Lead
Location: Surrey, UK- 2-3 days onsite- McLaren Technology Centre, Chertsey Road, Woking, Surrey GU21 4YH, United Kingdom
Job Type: Permanent/Fixed Term
Job Summary:

Job Role:

• Overall responsibility for delivery of Electrical Systems Engineering and Software Systems & Controls Engineering support for Series programme.
• Define and oversee electrical architecture and integration strategies for infotainment and telematics systems.
• Lead software systems and controls engineering activities, ensuring compliance with functional safety and cybersecurity standards.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams for hardware-software integration and validation.
• Manage task assignment, prioritisation, and progress tracking across engineering teams.
• Interface with programme management, VLM, and engineering leadership to align technical deliverables with project milestones.
• Ensure adherence to quality, timelines, and compliance standards including ISO 26262 and ASPICE.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in delivery processes and engineering practices.
• Oversight of CRs, QCRs, and reporting for programme governance.
• Required Skills:
• Expertise in automotive electrical systems architecture and software integration.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities for multi-disciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in embedded software development, diagnostics, and controls engineering.
• Knowledge of automotive standards (ISO 26262, ASPICE) and compliance frameworks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills for global programme coordination.
• Experience with system validation, HIL testing, and vehicle-level integration.
• Ability to manage risk and implement mitigation strategies effectively.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in automotive software and electrical systems engineering.
• Proven track record in delivering complex programmes and managing global teams.
• Experience in infotainment, telematics, and controls engineering domains is highly desirable.

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