Senior Systems Engineer

Senior Systems Engineer

Duration:Permanent role

Location:Hethel (NR14 8FB), Norwich

Hybrid:3 days/week

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will lead the integration of advanced power solutions into customer vehicles and equipment, bridging the gap between high-level requirements and technical execution.

Key Responsibilities

• System Design & Integration: Oversee the development of product solutions, ensuring seamless integration into customer vehicles and industrial equipment.
• Requirements Management: Lead the definition and decomposition of technical targets between motors, controllers, and software.
• Project Leadership: Take ownership of technical delivery-ensuring projects are completed on time, to cost, and to high quality standards.
• Technical Mentorship: Coach and mentor a team of systems engineers, fostering professional growth and process improvement.
• Stakeholder Management: Act as the technical lead for customers and suppliers, demonstrating performance advantages and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Candidate Requirements

• Education: Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems). Chartered Engineer status is preferable.
• Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of CAN protocol, electric drive systems, harness development, and Battery Management Systems (BMS).
• Industry Experience: Proven track record in automotive or off-road vehicle systems, particularly in hybrid/EV conversions and drivetrain technology.
• Project Delivery: Demonstrated experience in requirements management, change control, and managing multiple live projects of varying complexity.
• Mindset: A proactive, "can-do" approach with a commercial mindset and the ability to work under pressure.

Randstad Technologies Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT & Engineering industries. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.