At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and validate cutting-edge vehicle systems in a hands-on engineering role.
- Company: Join a leading organisation in the automotive industry with a collaborative team.
- Benefits: Hybrid work model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for travel and off-site support.
- Why this job: Make an impact on next-generation platforms while working on high-profile projects.
- Qualifications: Degree in engineering and experience in systems engineering or automotive development.
The predicted salary is between 48060 - 58740 £ per year.
VIQU have partnered with a leading organisation that is looking for a Systems Design Engineer to join their engineering team. The Systems Design Engineer is a hands-on position offering the opportunity to work across vehicle systems design, integration, and validation, supporting the development of next-generation platforms. You’ll gain exposure to a wide range of automotive systems, from electrical schematics and software interfaces to vehicle commissioning and testing, working alongside an experienced engineering team on high-profile projects.
Key Responsibilities of the Systems Design Engineer:
- Lead design, integration, and validation of vehicle systems, covering electrical, mechanical, and software components.
- Capture, document, and manage system requirements from stakeholders, ensuring compliance with regulations and design specifications.
- Develop vehicle system architectures, interconnection schematics, and supporting documentation for production and aftermarket.
- Plan and execute system and vehicle start-up, commissioning, fault-finding, and validation activities (DVP&R).
- Apply V-model validation methods and ensure features meet functional testing and acceptance criteria.
- Support off-site engineering activities, including testing facilities and integration visits, as required.
Key Requirements of the Systems Design Engineer:
- Proven industrial experience in systems engineering or automotive development.
- Experience capturing and managing requirements through to implementation and functional testing.
- Hands-on experience with vehicle and rig-based systems testing.
- Ability to generate electrical interconnection schematics and apply electrical engineering principles.
- Degree in a relevant engineering discipline (mechanical, electrical, or automotive).
- Flexibility for occasional UK travel, off-site support, and overtime.
Desirable: ISO 26262 / functional safety knowledge, experience with CANbus protocols, systems modelling tools, automotive control systems, heavy or off-highway products, and mentoring or coaching experience.
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