Electrical Systems Engineer - Special Vehicles

Gordon Murray Group; Shalford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gordon Murray Group in the United Kingdom is seeking an Electrical System Design Engineer specialized in electrical systems to join our team. The role focuses on requirements definition, system design, and seamless integration of complex electrical systems for GM Special Vehicles programmes.

You will manage supplier relationships, lead MBSE practices, and apply CAN tools for in-vehicle testing, ensuring alignment with safety standards and project milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Automotive Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in automotive systems integration.
• Experience with requirements capture and MBSE approaches.
• Strong communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to collect and define detailed system requirements.
• Document requirements with full traceability across the project lifecycle.
• Incorporate certification and functional safety requirements into system design.
• Coordinate with design, development and testing teams to meet milestones.
• Manage supplier relationships and track deliverables.
• Provide CAN network diagnostics and testing guidance using Vector, CANalyzer and Peak.

Skills

Electrical systems integration

Automotive systems engineering

Requirements engineering

Project engineering

Supplier relationship management

CAN network knowledge

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Automotive Engineering

Tools

Vector tools

CANalyzer

Peak tools

CATIA

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Electrical System Design Engineer specialized in electrical systems to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in electrical systems, including project engineering, system design, with a focus on ensuring seamless integration of complex electrical systems.

This role requires a deep understanding of requirements definition and collection, as well as proficiency with requirement management tools, model based system engineering approach and logging tools. The Electrical System Design Engineer will also possess strong project engineering skills and have the ability to effectively manage supplier relationships and deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to collect and define detailed system requirements for automotive projects.
• Ensure requirements are clearly documented, aligned with customer needs and fully traceable throughout the project lifecycle, including DFMEA.
• Ensure certification and functional safety requirements are fully understood and incorporated into the system design.
• Generate requirements documentation for suppliers to deliver against and for the DV team to test against.
• Oversee the technical aspects of automotive integration projects, ensuring timely and efficient execution.
• Coordinate with design, development and testing teams to meet project milestones.
• Assist with project planning, resource allocation, risk management and scheduling.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure deliverables meet system integration requirements and quality standards.
• Manage supplier performance, resolve issues and ensure alignment with project goals and timelines.
• Track and report on project progress to the programme lead, identifying risks and mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate between internal teams and external suppliers to ensure smooth project execution.
• Provide technical support to the DV team during issue investigation.
• Apply Vector and Peak tools, including CANalyzer, for CAN network diagnostics, testing and analysis.
• Provide technical guidance and support on the application of these tools during integration and testing phases.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

You'll be a technically strong electrical systems engineer with experience in automotive systems integration, ideally within an OEM or Tier 1 supplier environment.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in automotive systems integration or a related field.
• Strong technical expertise in system integration, testing and project engineering in the automotive sector.
• Proficiency with requirements capture tools, Vector tools, CANalyzer and Peak CAN tools for in-vehicle network testing and diagnostics.
• Strong understanding of the CAN protocol and automotive communication systems.
• Basic experience using CATIA.
• Demonstrated project engineering experience, with a proven ability to manage schedules, resources and supplier relationships.
• Experience of requirements management tools and a model-based systems engineering approach.
• Familiarity with automotive safety standards and regulations; knowledge of ISO 26262 is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex issues and find solutions in fast-paced environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects.
• Fluency in English is essential.

Why This Role Matters

This is an opportunity to play a key technical role in the integration of complex electrical systems on GM Special Vehicles programmes.

You will work across the full development lifecycle, from requirements definition and system design through to supplier delivery and test support. Your expertise will directly influence the quality, safety and compliance of the vehicles we deliver.