Automotive Systems Engineer (HIL / Simulation / CAN)

Are you an engineer who enjoys solving problems but wants to get closer to the customer and the bigger picture? This is an opportunity to step into a field-based applications role where you will combine hands-on automotive systems knowledge with real project delivery.

You will be working directly with OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, helping them implement and optimise simulation, communication and validation systems. It is part engineering, part problem-solving, and part project coordination - with real visibility and impact.

The hiring manager is open to engineers with experience in tools such as dSPACE or Vector who want to move into a more customer-facing, project-led role.

What You Will Do:

Coordinate customer projects, managing timelines, deliverables and communication between internal teams and external stakeholders

Support the delivery of technical solutions aligned to customer requirements, budgets and programme schedules

Work directly with customers to support the implementation of automotive communication systems including CAN, LIN, FlexRay and Ethernet

Get hands-on with HIL and SIL environments, supporting setup, configuration and optimisation of test systems

Provide technical input during customer discussions, helping troubleshoot and resolve engineering challenges

Produce clear project reports, highlighting risks, dependencies and progress

Support the development of internal demo and test systems

Stay up to date with evolving automotive technologies, architectures and standards

What You Will Bring:

Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Automotive or Computer Science Engineering (MSc desirable)

Understanding of automotive communication protocols such as CAN, LIN, FlexRay and Ethernet

Exposure to HIL or SIL tools such as dSPACE, Vector CANoe or CANalyzer, ETAS or similar

Knowledge of embedded systems and ECU testing approaches

Strong communication skills and the ability to work directly with customers

A proactive mindset with the curiosity to learn and develop in a fast-moving technical environment

This role offers something slightly different.

You are not just sat behind a desk or tied to one system. You will be working across multiple customer projects, technologies and challenges - getting exposure to how different OEMs approach development and validation.

It is a chance to move into a more visible, commercially relevant engineering role while still staying close to the technical detail.

Location:

Based in Warwick, with occasional travel to customer sites across the UK and Europe.

Interested?

If you want to combine engineering expertise with customer interaction and project delivery, this is worth a conversation.

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