Staff Project Engineer, Electrical Hardware

ALSO.

Staff Project Engineer focusing on mechanical design and integration of vehicle hardware at ALSO. Leading design efforts for electric 2-wheel vehicles in a hybrid environment.

Posted 5/18/2026full-timeFarnborough • 🇬🇧 United KingdomLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Translate product and customer requirements into vehicle-level hardware requirements and design targets
Define subsystem requirements for chassis, frame, mounting structures, suspension, brakes, HV/LV component packaging
Support vehicle architecture decisions including component layout, load paths, and serviceability
Lead vehicle packaging tradeoffs involving ergonomics, serviceability, manufacturability, and cost
Own CAD design of vehicle hardware systems including structural components, mounting systems, and packaging structures
Develop 3D models, assemblies, and detailed drawings for prototype and production parts
Manage CAD integration of vehicle hardware and battery, motor, controllers, harnesses within the vehicle platform
Support design for manufacturability, assembly, and service
Lead hardware integration of mechanical and electrical vehicle systems
Support prototype builds, vehicle bring-up, and system integration activities
Troubleshoot fit, function and durability issues during development
Drive design changes based on testing and build feedback
Define and support vehicle-level validation including durability, environmental, and functional testing
Analyze test data and implement design improvements
Support regulatory and safety compliance testing as required
Identify vehicle-level risks and failure modes and define mitigations
Lead or support DFMEA and vehicle hazard analysis
Work closely with electrical, firmware, manufacturing, and supplier teams to deliver integrated vehicle systems - act as the technical integrator between mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, and supplier teams
Support design reviews, technical trade studies, and program milestones
Coordinate engineering changes and maintain design documentation
Support manufacturing ramp, quality issues, and field feedback

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree qualified in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering or related field
5+ years experience in vehicle or complex hardware development
Strong proficiency in mechanical CAD (SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA, NX, or similar)
Strong background in vehicle integration, packaging, and validation
Experience supporting products through production
Experience with prototype builds and hardware integration
Experience with electric motorcycles, scooters, or powersports vehicles
Familiarity with structural design, vibration, and durability considerations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive perks and benefits for every global role

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Hard Skills & Tools

vehicle-level hardware requirementssubsystem requirementsCAD design3D modelingdesign for manufacturabilityhardware integrationDFMEAvehicle hazard analysistesting and validationstructural design

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationproblem-solvingcollaborationanalytical skillsorganizational skillstechnical integrationrisk managementattention to detailadaptability

Certifications

degree in Mechanical Engineeringdegree in Electrical Engineeringdegree in Mechatronics Engineering