Principal Systems Engineer

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Job Description

We are currently looking for a Chief / Principal Systems Engineer to lead system definition, architecture, and governance across complex e‑drive, inverter, motor, battery, and thermal domains. This role acts as a technical authority across the full systems V‑model, ensuring alignment between hardware, software, controls, and safety teams while shaping the future of advanced EV platforms.


The Chief / Principal Systems Engineer will:

  • Define and own system requirements across electrified powertrain programmes, from vehicle level through to subsystems.
  • Lead the development of system architectures covering e‑drive, traction inverter, motor, battery, and thermal systems.
  • Maintain full traceability of requirements and technical decisions across the systems V‑
  • Serve as the technical authority for system‑level trade‑offs, integration, and performance targets.
  • Coordinate cross‑functional inputs between hardware, software, controls, and functional safety teams.
  • Lead technical reviews, architecture discussions, and system governance activities.


The Chief / Principal Systems Engineer will have:

  • Strong background in systems engineering for electrified powertrain or EV platforms.
  • Proven experience defining, managing, and governing system requirements and architectures.
  • Solid understanding of e‑drive systems including traction inverters, electric motors, and power electronics.
  • Experience working across hardware, software, controls, and functional safety domains.
  • Strong familiarity with systems engineering processes and V‑model development.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and decision‑making skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.


This is a unique opportunity to take a leading role in defining and governing cutting‑edge electric powertrain systems. For more information, simply click the "Apply now" button and we will be in touch with more details!

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Location:
Milton Keynes
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Technology

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