> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2254597-vehicle-systems-development-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2254597-vehicle-systems-development-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Vehicle Systems Development Engineer - **Company:** Clerkenwell - **Location:** London, UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Network Analysis, Databases, Systems Development Life Cycle, Reverse Engineering, Serial Communications, Systems Integration - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/vehicle-systems-development-engineer/45085892 ## About the Role communications. Identify and decode unknown signals and understand ECU interactions. Investigate the relationship between physical vehicle events and network activity. Build signal maps and maintain vehicle signal databases. Develop DBC files and extract usable information from vehicle networks. Solution Architecture & Product Development Translate vehicle signal discoveries into functional product requirements. Define system architectures and integration strategies. Identify opportunities to turn vehicle data and behaviours into new product functionality. Develop proof-of-concepts and prototypes. Contribute to technical roadmaps and wider R&D activity. Hardware, Software Integration & Validation Configure embedded controllers and vehicle interface modules. Design and integrate prototype hardware, sensors and communication interfaces. Develop vehicle-specific harnessing and wiring solutions. Create event-driven logic, triggers and decision-making rules. Install prototype systems into development vehicles. Test and validate solutions across different vehicle manufacturers and platforms. Support field trials, customer projects and final product sign-off. What are we looking for? We are looking for an engineer who combines strong technical knowledge with a genuinely hands-on and investigative approach. You should have experience with: CAN / CAN FD LIN Automotive Ethernet UDS and/or OBD-II CAN traffic capture and signal decoding DBC files and vehicle network analysis ECU communications and vehicle electronics Embedded controllers and microcontrollers Digital and analogue inputs Circuit design and electronic hardware Automotive wiring and harnesses Oscilloscopes and logic analysers Serial communications and gateway technologies Prototype development and vehicle integration You will ideally have experience taking an idea from initial investigation through to a working, validated product or feature, rather than specialising solely in one area of automotive engineering. The right person This is a particularly good opportunity for someone who is: Investigative enjoys working out what an unknown signal or vehicle behaviour actually means. Inventive doesn't just ask "what does this signal do?" but "what could we do with this information?" A systems thinker understands the interaction between vehicle networks, electronics, hardware and software. Hands-on comfortable moving between a laptop, oscilloscope, wiring loom, development vehicle and workshop. Commercially aware understands that the ultimate objective is to turn technical discoveries into useful, commercially viable products. Customer focused able to provide technical expertise and support during customer projects and vehicle investigations. Why this role? This isn't a traditional engineering role where you'll be working on one defined system day after day. You'll have the opportunity to work across multiple vehicle platforms and technologies, investigating how vehicles communicate and using that knowledge to develop new products and functionality. If you're someone who enjoys reverse engineering, problem solving, vehicle electronics and creating something that hasn't been done before, this could be an excellent opportunity to develop your career within an innovative R&D environment. Regular UK travel to customer sites is required, with occasional international travel depending on business requirements. 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