Systems Integration Engineer

Gaydon
2 days ago
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We are seeking an experienced Systems Integration Engineer to support our automotive customer based in Warwickshire. This is a high‑impact contract role, ideal for an engineer who thrives in complex problem‑solving environments and cross‑functional delivery.

Key Responsibilities:-

* Lead the design and integration of electronic and mechanical components throughout the development of electro‑mechanical systems.

* Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define requirements, analyse feasibility, and create robust technical solutions that meet customer needs.

* Conduct detailed system analysis, managing trade‑offs and driving consistent use of systems engineering tools and processes across multiple platforms.

* Manage large projects or processes with limited oversight, ensuring timely and high‑quality delivery.

* Create and compile system requirements, including authoring new requirements and populating programme documentation.

* Design, build, and test machine learning features for incorporation into driver modes and attribute features.

* Lead the creation and definition of new attribute-related features, supporting early concept development through to final delivery.

* Develop Simulink models, functional requirements documentation, and test cases.

* Set and negotiate feature and component targets, cascading requirements to module groups and balancing attributes as needed.

* Define comprehensive test plans for UK and global climatic testing (hot/cold), ensuring adherence to budget and programme targets.

* Manage a multi-functional team to execute the test plan effectively.

* Provide clear reporting on project status at milestones, representing the team at gateway and technical review events.

* Engage with other engineering functions to ensure target delivery, supporting key programme meetings (VIT, PST, Must Resolves, Technical Issues, L1 reviews).

* Conduct detailed benchmarking exercises, including competitor analysis, data gathering, and physical vehicle assessments.

Skills Required:-

* Experience with software integration, calibration and delivery.

* Experience of feature delivery & demand process.

* Machine learning and experience of using motion detection, prediction and scanning.

* Experience and knowledge of ADAS system design and integration.

* Highly self-motivated engineer with proven inter-personal communication/networking skills.

* Proven project and time management skills and able to work to a high standard with minimum supervision.

* Demonstrable people-management, team working, organisational and budget management skills.

* Demonstrating a robust scientific approach with knowledge of design of experiments.

* Good working knowledge of vehicle engineering, test & development, and experience of whole vehicle evaluation.

* Confident presentation & report-writing skills; competent use of MS Office.

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with strong influencing and engagement skills

* A flexible approach to work beyond normal hours as required. Reasonable flexibility to support overseas testing

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