Lead Engineer – Vehicle Systems

Alexander Dennis

Lead Engineer integrating complex vehicle systems and requirements for Alexander Dennis’s sustainable buses and coaches. Supporting electric vehicle platforms through systems engineering, MBSE and AI-enabled tools.

Posted 8/22/2026full-timeLarbert • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Systems Engineering principles, requirements management, and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) within the electric vehicle sector. Proven ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and apply innovative AI-enabled solutions to enhance engineering processes.

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Systems EngineeringRequirements ManagementModel-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)Electric Vehicle Powertrain SystemsAI-Enabled Solutions

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Hard Skills

Requirements AnalysisSystems Engineering PrinciplesProduct DevelopmentAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Requirements Management PlatformsEngineering FrameworksAI-Enabled Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Formal Systems Engineering QualificationsProfessional Accreditation

Industry Keywords

AutomotiveCommercial VehicleTransportation Sector

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Integrate complex vehicle systems within the Systems Engineering Design Team
Drive requirements management activities
Support development of innovative electric vehicle technologies
Apply systems engineering, requirements analysis and model-based engineering techniques
Use emerging AI-enabled tools to support design and validation of future vehicle platforms
Collaborate with suppliers, engineering specialists and key stakeholders
Ensure technical requirements are defined, managed and successfully delivered throughout the product development lifecycle

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experienced systems engineer with a strong technical background
Experience applying Systems Engineering principles in a product development environment
Comfortable working across mechanical, electrical and software disciplines
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience managing requirements throughout the engineering lifecycle
Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams
Experience working within the automotive, commercial vehicle or wider transportation sector
Knowledge of electric vehicle powertrain systems and associated technologies
Experience using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and methodologies
Experience with requirements management platforms and systems engineering frameworks
Experience developing or implementing AI-enabled solutions to enhance engineering processes
Formal Systems Engineering qualifications or professional accreditation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Training programmes
Mentorship
Opportunities to take on new roles and broaden skills
Inclusive environment
Competitive salary
Pension
Wellbeing support
Cycle to work scheme
Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits