Control Systems Engineer

ZENOVO LTD; Chesterton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

ZENOVO LTD in the United Kingdom seeks an engineer to develop and validate advanced automotive control systems. You will work across development, calibration and integration with software, systems and hardware teams, contributing from concept to production.

Ideal candidates will have a degree in a relevant discipline, strong knowledge of automotive architectures, ECUs and networks, and experience with AUTOSAR, MATLAB, Python and Simulink.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Strong understanding of automotive architectures and ECU-based control systems.
• Experience with CAN, CAN FD, LIN and Ethernet networks.
• Proficiency with Vector tools (CANoe/CANalyzer/CANape) or equivalent.
• Experience analysing vehicle data logs and troubleshooting software and hardware.
• Knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink and model-based development.
• Ability to work independently with strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Experience supporting integration of automotive ECUs at vehicle level.
• Familiarity with AUTOSAR and automotive software development processes.
• Experience with HIL/SIL/MIL testing and vehicle testing methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Work across development, integration, calibration and validation of advanced automotive control systems.
• Collaborate with software, systems, hardware and customer engineering teams.
• Collaborate with global teams from concept to production.
• Support integration of automotive ECUs at vehicle level.
• Perform vehicle commissioning, calibration, validation and troubleshooting.
• Analyse vehicle data to identify issues and drive corrective actions.
• Develop and execute test plans across vehicle, bench, HIL, SIL and functional testing.
• Support customer demonstrations, prototype development and application engineering.
• Produce clear engineering reports and contribute to product/process improvements.

Skills

Automotive architectures

ECU-based control systems

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Electrical/Mechatronics/Control/Automotive Engineering

Tools

CANoe

CANalyzer

CANape

AUTOSAR

MATLAB

Python

Simulink

Job description

Salary: £55,000 - 55,000 per year

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent in Electrical, Mechatronics, Control, Automotive, Computer Engineering, Applied Physics or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of automotive architectures and ECU-based control systems.
• Experience with CAN, CAN FD, LIN and Ethernet vehicle communication networks.
• Proficiency with Vector tools such as CANoe, CANalyzer and CANape, or equivalent.
• Experience analysing vehicle data logs and troubleshooting software, controls and electrical integration issues.
• Knowledge of MATLAB, Simulink and model-based development techniques.
• Strong problem-solving, root-cause analysis and communication skills, with the ability to work independently.
• Experience supporting the integration of automotive electronic control systems at vehicle level.
• Strong understanding of software, controls, systems and hardware integration.
• Experience with vehicle commissioning, calibration, validation and troubleshooting.
• Ability to analyse vehicle and system data to identify issues and drive corrective actions.
• Experience developing and executing test plans across vehicle, bench, HIL, SIL and functional testing.
• Strong problem-solving skills across software, controls, communications networks and system integration.
• Experience supporting customer demonstrations, prototype development and application engineering activities.
• Ability to produce clear engineering reports, support root-cause analysis and contribute to product and process improvements.
• Experience with automotive suspension, vehicle dynamics, active aero, power closure or mechatronic systems.
• Knowledge of AUTOSAR and automotive software development processes.
• Experience with calibration and parameter tuning.
• Understanding of ISO 26262 functional safety principles.
• Experience with HIL, SIL, MIL and vehicle testing methodologies.
• Knowledge of UDS diagnostics, ECU flashing and configuration.
• Familiarity with ASPICE or similar automotive development standards.
• Experience with Python, MATLAB and/or embedded C, plus hands-on vehicle testing and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Work across the development, integration, calibration and validation of advanced automotive control systems.
• Collaborate closely with software, systems, hardware and customer engineering teams.
• Collaborate with engineering teams globally, contributing to projects from concept and prototype through to production.
• Support the integration of automotive electronic control systems at vehicle level.
• Perform vehicle commissioning, calibration, validation and troubleshooting.
• Analyse vehicle and system data to identify issues and drive corrective actions.
• Develop and execute test plans across vehicle, bench, HIL, SIL and functional testing.
• Support customer demonstrations, prototype development and application engineering activities.
• Produce clear engineering reports, support root‑cause analysis and contribute to product and process improvements.

Technologies

• AUTOSAR
• Embedded
• Ethernet
• Hardware
• Support
• Matlab
• Python

More

We are a global engineering organisation based in Cambridge, working on advanced automotive technologies. This is an on‑site role with a salary of £50,000 - £60,000 plus bonus and benefits, depending on experience. We offer the opportunity to join a growing engineering team and play a key role in delivering innovative automotive control systems from concept and prototype through to production.

last updated 40 week of 2026