Senior System Leader

Horse Powertrain; Valladolid; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Horse Technologies, a division of Horse Powertrain, seeks a skilled System Engineer to own the battery system lifecycle within hybrid powertrain programs, from innovation to mass production and aftersales. You will define the system roadmap, lead architecture and validation, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards while coordinating across engineering teams.

Based in Valladolid, Spain, with occasional travel to other Horse Powertrain sites, the role expects strong English and

Qualifications

• 3+ years in system engineering for automotive electrical/electronic systems and hybrid powertrain development.
• Strong requirements management and system modeling skills.
• Excellent English and Spanish, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Own the full lifecycle of a battery system within hybrid powertrain solutions from concept to mass production and aftersales.
• Define and drive the system strategic roadmap balancing tech, quality, and cost.
• Lead system definition, architecture, design, validation, and industrialization activities.
• Ensure development meets technical, regulatory, safety, and performance requirements per ISO 15288.
• Translate requirements into component and software specs and lead system engineering teams.
• Oversee system sizing, including simulations, validation and testing.
• Drive development of new system functionalities including risk analysis, integration, and validation.

Skills

System engineering (automotive E/E)

English proficiency

Spanish proficiency

Requirements management

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics

Master's degree (plus)

Tools

DOORS

SysML / MBSE

MIL/SIL/HIL

Job description

About Horse Technologies

Horse Technologies is part of Horse Powertrain Limited - an independent new powertrain solutions business, with over 125 years of heritage from Renault and Geely. We develop and produce world-class hybrid and combustion engines and transmissions to move our industry forward, offering many different paths to net zero.

This role is employed by Horse Technologies Division and is based in Valladolid , with occasional travel possible to Horse Powertrain’s other sites.

Why join us?

At Horse Technologies, a division of Horse Powertrain, you'll have opportunities to grow your career while making a difference. This is a dynamic, international environment, staffed by caring and collaborative people. If you're ready to create excellence with us, you'll be appreciated and rewarded.

What You Will Do

• Own the full lifecycle of a battery system within hybrid powertrain solutions, from innovation to mass production and aftersales.


• Define and drive the system strategic roadmap, balancing stakeholder needs across technology, quality, and cost.


• Lead system definition, architecture, design, validation, and industrialization activities.


• Ensure system development meets technical, regulatory, safety, and performance requirements following V-cycle / ISO 15288 processes.


• Translate system requirements into component and software specifications, leading system engineering teams.


• Oversee system sizing, including simulation planning, validation, and testing activities.


• Drive development of new system functionalities, including definition, risk analysis, integration, and validation.

What We're Looking For

• A proven track record of, at least 3 years, in system engineering for automotive electrical/electronic systems and hybrid powertrain development


• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or similar (Master's degree is a plus)


• Excellent skills in requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS) and system modeling (e.g., SysML / MBSE)


• Strong competencies in system integration & validation (MIL, SIL, HIL) and functional safety analysis, with a collaborative approach


• Knowledge of the automotive sector, Horse Powertrain business, and our ambition to transform the industry


• Excellent command of English and Spanish, both spoken and written.

Equal opportunities employer

At Horse Technologies, we are committed to equal opportunities and select individuals based on their skills and qualifications. We especially encourage applications from underrepresented groups.

If you believe you have the skills and passion to excel in this role, we’d be delighted to meet you. Let’s explore the possibilities together.

Horse Technologies is part of Horse Powertrain Ltd, a global leader in powertrain system solutions.

Learn more at www.horse-powertrain.com