Senior Vehicle Motion Control Engineer - ADAS

Job Summary

Senior Vehicle Motion Control Engineer – Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) ated in Gaydon, Warwick, UK. Salary: £55,000–£65,000.

• Decompose, derive and allocate L4/5 software requirements, maintaining full bi‑lateral traceability across the V‑cycle, including reverse engineering from cascades, models, LADs/SADs and existing control strategies.
• Manage and maintain requirements using tools such as TRM and DOORS, ensuring alignment with functional safety standards (ISO 26262).
• Define and author test cases, executing system‑level verification across rigs, vehicles and Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop (HIL) environments.
• Lead root cause analysis activities and implement robust, permanent corrective actions.
• Contribute to system safety case development, producing required functional safety work products and ensuring compliance with automotive standards and processes.
• Collaborate closely with ADAS and Motion squads to ensure cross‑domain compatibility, integration and overall system performance.
• Work within an Agile environment (Jira/Confluence), liaising with Product Owners, Scrum Masters and technical stakeholders to prioritise delivery and align on technical solutions and milestones.

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience in a related discipline.
• Experience in automotive chassis or motion systems, with openness to strong transferable experience from industries such as aerospace.
• Solid background in systems engineering and requirements management, including change management, version control, and control strategy documentation.
• Proven experience working within Agile methodologies, using tools such as Jira, Confluence and Lucid.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and effectively engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in structured issue resolution, applying recognised methods such as 8D and Fishbone.
• Full UK driving licence.

• Discounted car purchase (open to family members, too).
• 52‑week maternity leave policy and 4‑week paternity leave policy; other parental leave policies available.
• Competitive pension.
• JLR company performance‑related bonus.
• Employee learning scheme providing funding for education, training and other activities which support the development of personal skills and promote lifelong learning.
• Access to open, employee‑led support and social networks.
• Comprehensive life assurance and income protection policies.
• Flexible working available for specific roles dependent on responsibilities.

Hybrid working is a voluntary, non‑contractual arrangement providing employees more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work. Some roles may require more on‑site work; details can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview stage.

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