System Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a purpose-led transformation company that makes a meaningful difference through technology. As a System Engineer, you will play a vital role in defining future electric and hybrid powertrains, working on innovative projects that challenge the status quo. You will be responsible for system requirements, integration, and validation, ensuring that we deliver class-leading features to our customers. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this is an exciting opportunity to make an impact in a collaborative environment that values your contributions and supports your growth.

Benefits

Pension

Healthcare

Life Assurance

Laptop

Phone

Training Resources

Discounts within Tata Network

Qualifications

• Experience in powertrain systems engineering and problem-solving.
• Strong analytical approach and effective team player.

Responsibilities

• Understand customer needs and evaluate system concepts for Powertrain.
• Prepare specifications and support system integration and testing.

Skills

Powertrain Systems Engineering

Problem Solving

System Definition

Requirements Specification

Technical Communication

Analytical Skills

Team Collaboration

Engineering Fundamentals (EV/Hybrid)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Automotive Engineering

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

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Careers at TCS: It means more

TCS is a purpose-led transformation company, built on belief. We do not just help businesses to transform through technology. We support them in making a meaningful difference to the people and communities they serve - our clients include some of the biggest brands in the UK and worldwide. For you, it means more to make an impact that matters, through challenging projects which demand ambitious innovation and thought leadership.

Location: Gaydon

Job Type: Permanent

The Role

As a System Engineer, you will be responsible for all powertrain functional requirements, supporting system strategy, and system level validation through virtual and physical testing. You will work on decomposition of functional requirements from vehicle attributes to Powertrain hardware using Systems Engineering principles (including HV Battery and Electric Drive Unit / ICE / Transmission). This role offers an exciting opportunity to define future electric/hybrid powertrains and to work on the optimal deployment of hardware to enable class-leading customer features and attributes.

Your responsibilities:

• Proactively understand customer needs and requirements.
• Evaluate multiple system concepts to determine strategic direction of the Powertrain.
• Prepare system specifications and functional designs, demonstrating how they satisfy customer needs.
• System integration - define logical and physical architecture, and operating logic.
• Design verification - determine verification needs (e.g., test assets, facilities) and support the definition of test methodologies. Analyze test data and support physical testing.
• Adhere to defined systems engineering & programme delivery processes.
• Lead resolution of complex multi-system issues.

Your Profile

Essential skills/knowledge/experience:

• Relevant experience in powertrain systems engineering.
• Experience of propulsion system delivery and problem solving.
• Experience in system definition, architecture development, requirements specification, CAE, hardware integration, validation & sign-off.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Technical curiosity with a strong analytical approach.
• Effective team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Solid understanding of engineering fundamentals underpinning EV / Hybrid powertrains.
• Experience in a Systems Engineering environment within automotive or a related technical industry.
• Experience applying Systems Engineering principles and solving complex technical issues using a structured approach.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or automotive engineering.
• Working knowledge of JIRA / Confluence.
• Valid UK driving licence.

TCS is recognized as a Top Employer in the UK and globally. Our packages include pension, healthcare, life assurance, laptop, phone, training resources, and discounts within the Tata network.

We promote health & wellness initiatives and sports events; we are a proud sponsor of the London Marathon.

Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing

Tata Consultancy Services UK&I is committed to accessibility and complies with the UK Equality Act 2010 and the UK Human Rights Act 1998.

We embrace diversity in race, nationality, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, gender identity, age, physical ability, gender reassignment, sexual orientation. We are a disability-inclusive employer and encourage disabled applicants to apply.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we offer interviews to applicants with disabilities or long-term conditions who meet minimum role criteria. Please email [emailprotected] to opt in.

If you need adjustments during the application or interview process, contact us at [emailprotected] with the subject line: “Adjustment Request” or call TCS London Office 02031552100 / [phone].

Next Steps:

Application Process

• Online application: Apply via LinkedIn or upload your CV. For other formats like audio/video, contact [emailprotected].
• Skill-Based discussion: Level 1 interview with the project team, via video or in person. Details to be confirmed.
• Managerial discussion: Focus on behavioral aspects and person-organization fit.
• HR Discussion: Covering career aspirations, growth, compensation, and questions.

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