Systems Design Engineer

We are working with a well-established UK vehicle engineering manufacturer to recruit a Systems Design Engineer into their growing Engineering function in Warwick.

This is a technically hands-on systems role, sitting at the heart of vehicle platform development. You will take ownership of system-level design, requirements definition, and integration across electrical, mechanical and communication domains, ensuring that complex vehicle systems are robust, compliant and production-ready.

The Role

You will be responsible for defining, developing and validating complete vehicle systems, acting as the technical interface between design, software, test and manufacturing teams. This position offers genuine technical ownership and influence across current and next-generation platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Define and document system requirements, architectures and interfaces

Capture stakeholder and regulatory requirements and translate into system design

Lead cross-domain integration across electrical, mechanical and communication systems

Produce electrical interconnection schematics and supporting technical documentation

Support system commissioning, start-up activities and fault diagnosis

Contribute to DVP planning, execution and validation reporting

Work closely with software and test teams to ensure full system performance and compliance

Support continuous improvement of systems engineering processes

Degree qualified in a relevant engineering discipline

Proven experience in systems engineering within an automotive, vehicle or complex machinery environment

Strong understanding of system integration and lifecycle development

Experienced with requirements capture, V-model development and DVP&R generation

Comfortable producing and interpreting electrical schematics

Practical commissioning and fault-finding capability

Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills

Able to manage multiple technical priorities to tight deadlines

Knowledge of CANbus, ISO 26262 and functional safety standards is advantageous

Willingness to travel within the UK and occasionally overseas