At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design and development of cutting-edge vehicle electronics and embedded systems.
- Company: Join Tata Technologies, a leader in automotive innovation and product development.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension scheme, discounts on vehicles, and health benefits.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth in a global company.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the future of automotive technology and innovation.
- Qualifications: Master’s degree in relevant engineering field and experience in automotive electronics.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
At Tata Technologies we make product development dreams a reality by designing, engineering and validating the products of tomorrow for the world’s leading manufacturers. Due to our continued growth we are now recruiting for a Technical Lead – Vehicle Electronics to be based at our customer’s site in Gaydon.
Our Embedded Systems Solutions department (ESS) encompasses all activities outlined under the Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) process framework, including systems engineering, software engineering, coding, and all levels of functional testing. Beyond core development, ESS also integrates critical supporting processes such as project management, risk assessment, functional safety, and cybersecurity, ensuring compliance with ASPICE standards and delivering reliable, secure, and high-quality embedded systems & solutions.
Role Summary
The Technical Lead – Vehicle Electronics is responsible for leading the design, development, integration, and validation of electronic systems and ECUs across the vehicle platform. This role requires deep technical leadership in automotive electronics, embedded systems, communication networks, diagnostics, power electronics, and emerging SDV (Software Defined Vehicle) architectures. The Technical Lead ensures robust system performance, compliance with automotive standards, and drives innovation in vehicle electronic system design, integration, and lifecycle management.
Dimension of function
- Lead multi-domain integration of vehicle ECUs and electronic systems
- Own architecture definition, interface management, and system functionality alignment
- Drive cross-functional collaboration between software, hardware, diagnostics, and calibration teams
- Ensure compliance with functional safety, cybersecurity, and OEM engineering standards
- Enable continuous improvement and innovation in vehicle electronics design and development
- Direct impact on system quality, reliability, manufacturability, and on-road performance
Key Contacts
- Global Head of SW & Vehicle Electronics
- Program Managers / Chief Engineers
- System Architects / Feature Owners
- Embedded Software, Hardware & Validation Teams
- OEM Engineering Teams & Tier-1 Suppliers
- Manufacturing Engineering & Diagnostics Teams
- Certification / Compliance Bodies
Areas of responsibility
- Architecture & Systems Engineering
- Lead architecture design for ECUs and vehicle electronic systems
- Define and manage system interfaces, signal lists, communication matrices
- Convert feature requirements into system/ECU specifications
- ECU Development & Integration
- Guide hardware–software integration for powertrain, chassis, body, ADAS, and infotainment ECUs
- Oversee CAN/FlexRay/Ethernet communication setup and diagnostics
- Lead debugging of electronics, sensors, power stages, and embedded controllers
- Validation & Compliance
- Define system-level validation strategies (bench, HIL, vehicle testing)
- Ensure adherence to ISO 26262, ISO 21434, ASPICE, OEM guidelines
- Drive FMEA, FMEDA, and risk-based analysis activities
- Tools & Automation
- Expertise in Vector tools (CANoe, CANalyzer), ETAS/INCA, dSPACE ControlDesk
- Optimize toolchains for ECU development, flashing, testing, and diagnostics
- Lead technology adoption for SDVs, EV power electronics, and zonal architectures
- Improve design processes, simulation capabilities, and diagnostic strategies
- Drive reusability and modular design for large-scale vehicle platforms
Knowledge / Experience
Education
- Master’s degree in Electrical / Electronics / Computer / Automotive Engineering (or equivalent)
Experience
- Experience in automotive electronics / ECU development
- Strong expertise in embedded systems, communication networks, and diagnostics
- Demonstrated experience in leading multi-ECU integration programs
- Hands-on debugging and issue resolution for electronics, sensors, and power electronics
- Experience with EV systems, ADAS, gateways, telematics, or body electronics (preferred)
Benefits
In return for bringing your expertise to our business we offer a competitive salary along with excellent benefits including:
- Pension Scheme – We match employee contribution up to 5% of salary
- Tata Jaguar Land Rover Privilege Scheme - up to 20% off new JLR vehicles
- Health Assured – Employee Assistance Program
- Health Shield – Private Health Cash Plan
If you are passionate about bringing innovation to the projects you work on and want to join a global company, then this is the place for you. Tata Technologies: Engineering a better world.
Technical Lead - Vehicle Electronics employer: Tata Technologies
Tata Technologies is an exceptional employer located in Woking, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in the automotive sector. Employees benefit from comprehensive growth opportunities, including professional development and training, while enjoying a supportive environment that values attention to detail and strong organizational skills. With a focus on cutting-edge vehicle software development, this role provides a meaningful chance to contribute to exciting projects within a forward-thinking company.
