Expleo Group is a global engineering, technology, and consulting partner helping organizations transform operations, develop complex products, and improve manufacturing and quality processes. Its work spans consulting, defense, and logistics, with capabilities in artificial intelligence, digitalization, and cybersecurity. Founded in 1966, Expleo combines more than five decades of experience with a team of 18,000 experts working across 29 countries to support innovation and operational performance.
Automotive Systems Engineer (Mid-Senior) – Electric Vehicles, Hybrid UK
Define electric-vehicle system architectures and testable requirements for Expleo Group’s OEM engineering projects. Apply expertise in ECU communications, vehicle testing, and product-quality resolution across the development lifecycle.
Description
- Work with the OEM client to shape system architecture and produce system-level requirements
- Convert Marketing feature requests into practical technical concepts
- Assess feasibility across cost, weight, schedule, packaging, and harness constraints
- Create functional requirements in DOORS NXG or an equivalent tool, ensuring they are precise and verifiable
- Apply industry standards, including SAE J1939 and J1979, to maintain reliable ECU communications
- Plan and carry out Labcar and vehicle-level testing
- Help resolve product-quality concerns by reviewing requirements and CAN traces
Requirements
- Degree in engineering or a closely related discipline
- Chartered membership of a relevant professional association
- Thorough knowledge of vehicle electrical architecture
- Capability to define systems through requirements managed in DOORS NXG or an equivalent tool
- Working knowledge of functional safety and cybersecurity principles
- Strong communicator who can lead stakeholder meetings and report on status and progress
- Self-directed and proactive when working with limited established processes
- Confidence designing systems from a blank starting point
- Valid UK driving licence or equivalent qualification
- Substantial systems engineering experience developing electric-vehicle systems from concept through launch
- Hands-on experience with CAN protocols, including SAE J1939 and J1979
- Experience using diagnostic protocols such as UDS (ISO 14229)
- Experience with commercial-vehicle electrical systems
- Experience with Rhapsody would be advantageous
Benefits
- Collaborative team environment
- Chances to broaden your skills through engaging projects
- Accredited training courses through Expleo Academy
- Company benefits package
- Inclusive and accessible recruitment process
- Reasonable workplace adjustments when needed
- Support for employees who develop a disability or long-term health condition
- Equal-opportunity and fair-treatment practices across the organisation