Principal Systems Engineer in Milton Keynes
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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:
- Engineer, Systems, Engineering, Systems Engineering