Lead Vehicle Systems Engineer

1 week ago


High Wycombe, United Kingdom Socium - Teams Done Differently Full time

Lead Vehicle Systems Engineer - London, Hybrid


Our client are one of the world's most innovative connected transport businesses that specialise in connecting commercial vehicles to the internet and providing web-based analytics to help their customers manage their fleets. They do this by leveraging data analytics and machine learning to improve productivity, optimize fleets through the reduction of fuel consumption, enhance driver safety, and achieve strong compliance to regulatory changes.


They're currently looking for a Lead Automotive Engineer to join their team. You'll be responsible for researching new vehicles, reverse engineering their systems, and automating the process with software tools. The role will include the crucial task of establishing both hardware and software prerequisites essential for capturing top-tier sensor data from vehicles. This invaluable sensor data serves as the backbone for numerous products for the business, enabling them to provide unparalleled customer support on a global scale.


How You’ll Make An Impact


  • Supervise engineering projects focused on developing and integrating various vehicle data product streams.
  • Establish and implement best practices and standards for vehicle communications, prioritizing safety and security.
  • Support the reverse engineering of vehicle data by analyzing data and refining existing processes.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware, software, and data engineering, to define requirements and ensure seamless integration between vehicle systems and the platform, considering performance, safety, and reliability.
  • Lead root cause analysis for issues, collaborating with the team to implement effective solutions and improve tools and workflows.
  • Define the overall architecture of vehicle systems during investigations, determining the interaction of subsystems, component layout, and information flow.
  • Take ownership of technical projects, contributing to their execution and successful outcomes.
  • Manage and perform system validation and verification activities to ensure all components meet safety, reliability, and performance standards.
  • Provide technical expertise and guidance on vehicle systems, acting as a subject matter expert for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Break down large engineering projects into manageable tasks that can be completed in parallel, collaborating with the team.
  • Develop a thorough understanding of the application and functionality of the device and how specific firmware modules interact with vehicles.
  • Mentor team developers, collaborate with management to set team direction, guide key stakeholders on execution choices, and provide management with insights and recommendations.
  • Maintain up-to-date documentation for all areas of responsibility.


What You’ll Bring To This Role


  • Extensive experience (10+ years) with vehicle systems, including sensors, actuators, control systems, diagnostics, and electrical/communications architecture.
  • In-depth knowledge of vehicle architecture, embedded systems, and CAN bus communication protocols.
  • Expertise in vehicle diagnostics through OBD-II (J1979) and J1939, with a comprehensive understanding of communication standards such as KWP and UDS.
  • Proficient in automotive software architectures for ECU development, particularly AUTOSAR, focusing on the application layer and functional clusters.
  • Understanding of Automotive Ethernet and DoIP.
  • Acquainted with legacy vehicle communication systems, including ISO 9141, ISO 14230, SAE J1850, and J1708.
  • Strong analytical capabilities with a talent for solving problems and making sound decisions.
  • Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
  • Ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Previous experience in a technical leadership role.
  • Proven project management skills with a history of successfully delivering projects.
  • Ability to think strategically and foresee future technology developments.
  • Competence in creating SQL queries and Python scripts to analyze data from Google BigQuery, assessing device health and new functionalities.
  • Dedication to keeping up with industry trends and emerging technologies, applying best practices, and implementing innovative solutions to improve systems.


If this role is of interest please reach out to Jack Hudgell @ Socium via jack.hudgell@socium.team for more info



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