Lead Engineer, Aerospace ​/ Aviation ​/ Avionics, Mechanical Engineer

Road Load Lead Engineer

Are you a problem solver with a passion for physics and mathematics? Do you enjoy applying engineering principles to real-world challenges? We're looking for a Road Load Lead Engineer to join a high-performing Kinetic Energy Management (KEM) team, focused on optimising vehicle efficiency through engineering physics, simulation, and data-driven insights.

Contract:

Inside IR35
Rate: £27.20 ph umbrella

Location:

Gaydon, UK

Reporting to the Chapter Lead – Kinetic Energy Management, you will take ownership of road load generation, analysis, and certification support across vehicle programmes.

• Generate road load data to support engineering and certification gateways
• Support compliance for global markets (including WLTP / Regulation 154)
• Lead road load analysis activities and oversee coastdown testing
• Develop and manage plans to meet road load certification timelines
• Act as the key point of contact for KEM-related queries across programme and certification teams
• Analyse simulation and test data to identify and drive efficiency improvements
• Define requirements for prototype vehicles and test facilities
• Support development of tools, processes, and methodologies within KEM
• Represent kinetic energy attributes in cross-functional discussions

• Aerodynamics
• Weights
• Performance, Economy & Driveability
• Certification and Programme teams

Applicants should be educated to Degree level (ideally with a focus on Physics, Mathematics, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering) or Higher Technical Qualification with relevant industrial experience.

• Good understanding of vehicle engineering and architectures
• Highly numerate with ability to analyse large, complex data sets
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to form cross-departmental relationships
• Good planning and programme management skills
• Ability to prioritise workload

• Experience with vehicle or component testing
• Knowledge of certification processes and regulatory requirements

• Degree (or equivalent) in Physics
• Degree (or equivalent) in Mathematics
• Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering
• Degree (or equivalent) in Aerospace Engineering

We are an equal opportunities employer.