Job Description

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At Tata Technologies we make product development dreams a reality by designing, engineering and validating the products of tomorrow for the world's leading manufacturers. Due to our continued growth we are now recruiting for a Lead System Engineer - Propulsion to be based at our customer site in Gaydon.
Our Embedded Systems Solutions department (ESS) encompasses all activities outlined under the Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) process framework, including systems engineering, software engineering, coding, and all levels of functional testing. Beyond core development, ESS also integrates critical supporting processes such as project management, risk assessment, functional safety, and cybersecurity, ensuring compliance with ASPICE standards and delivering reliable, secure, and high-quality embedded systems & solutions.
Overview:
Tata Technologies is harnessing technology to make driving smarter, safer and cleaner. You can help create a world in which responsible, sustainable vehicles revolutionise the driving experience for generations. Our vision is to leverage the incredible potential of technology to build vehicles that not only offer a premium, all-encompassing digital experience, but that also make our customers lives better.
The Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated engineer to support the development and delivery of next-generation Propulsion Systems (XHEV/BEV) for our world-class vehicle portfolio. This role is pivotal in defining, integrating, and validating complex systems comprising both hardware and software components. The successful candidate will contribute to both virtual development and physical validation, ensuring seamless integration of propulsion technologies into our electrified architecture.
Key Performance Indicators:
This role is responsible to support the definition, development and delivery of Propulsion Systems (XHEV/BEV) systems, consisting of multiple hardware and software components, into vehicles.
Timely delivery of system requirements, integration plans, and verification methods.
Effective resolution of system-level issues using structured problem-solving techniques.
Robust DVP execution and sign-off in collaboration with validation and CAE teams.
Accurate and timely reporting of technical issues and key value metrics.
Documentation of system-level lessons learned and continuous improvement actions
Area of Responsibility:
Define and cascade system-level requirements to sub-system/component teams, ensuring alignment with cost, quality, and attribute targets.
Develop system logical and physical architectures, operating logic, and integration plans.
Conduct system functional analysis to define expected performance and functionality.
Evaluate and harmonise multiple system design concepts to ensure architectural integrity.
Support the development and execution of system integration tests for verification and validation.
Lead cross-functional technical reviews, balancing stakeholder inputs to deliver optimal customer outcomes.
Provide hands-on technical support for hardware/software integration and issue resolution.
Collaborate with CAE and validation teams to develop and execute robust DVPs (Design Verification Plans).
Ensure all deviations are documented and managed at the vehicle programme level.
Capture and share lessons learned to inform future projects.
Key interactions:
Vehicle Engineering
Attribute teams
Propulsion system sub system and component teams
Controls systems
Programme /Domain teams
Knowledge / Experience:
Essential:
Experience in automotive electrified powertrain systems engineering.
Strong background in system definition, architecture, integration, and validation.
Proficient in analysing customer requirements and translating them into system specifications.
Effective communicator with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proven team player with excellent interpersonal abilities.
Full UK driving licence.
Desirable:
Experience applying systems engineering principles and structured problem-solving.
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools such as JIRA.
Degree in Systems, Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent experience.
Proficiency with diagnostic and data analysis tools (e.g., INCA, CANalyzer, Corvus, MATLAB, Picoscope, MDA).
In return for bringing your expertise to our business we offer a competitive salary along with excellent benefits including:
Pension Scheme - We match employee contribution up to 5% of salary
25 Days' Holiday
Private Health Care
Tata Jaguar Land Rover Privilege Scheme - up to 20% off new JLR vehicles
Group Income Protection
Health Assured - Employee Assistance Program
Group Life Assurance
Health Shield - Private Health Cash Plan
If you are passionate about bringing innovation to the projects you work on and want to join a global company, then this is the place for you.
Tata Technologies: Engineering a better world.
Tata Technologies would like to thank all applicants for their interest, each application will be reviewed against the set criteria for the role. We would like to advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 10 working days following the closing date it will mean that unfortunately your application has not been successful. We will however retain your details for any suitable future opportunities.
About Company:
#ComeJoinUs in #EngineeringABetterWorld. We're a global product engineering and digital services company focused on fulfilling our mission of helping the world drive, fly, build, and farm by enabling our customers to realize better products and deliver better experiences. We're the strategic engineering partner businesses turn to when they aspire to be better. Manufacturing companies rely on us to enable them to conceptualize, develop and realize better products that are safer, cleaner, and improve the quality of life for all the stakeholders, helping us achieve our vision of #EngineeringABetterWorld. We're inspiring a new generation of engineers who, by embracing the opportunities that exist at the convergence of digital technology & traditional engineering, are developing better products. We're redefining what the world understands by engineering and spreading the influence and impact of engineering as humanity's best way of addressing its most important challenges and opportunities.

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