EMS Lead Engineer: End-to-End Software & Calibration

Gordon Murray Group; Valley End, Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Base Salary

Private Medical Scheme

Life Assurance

Holiday Loyalty Bonus Scheme

Enhanced Pension Plan

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay

Cycle to Work Scheme

Car Lease Scheme

Parking Onsite

Job summary

Gordon Murray Group seeks a Lead Engineer – Engine Management Systems (EMS) to own EMS software and calibration end-to-end across all programmes. You will lead external partners, govern EMS delivery, and ensure production-ready integration with vehicle systems.

You will drive technical leadership, manage risk, and ensure compliance with emissions and regulatory requirements while balancing performance and durability.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience delivering Engine Management Systems within an automotive OEM or Tier 1 environment.
• Proven experience managing externally developed EMS software and calibration.
• Strong understanding of EMS architectures, diagnostics, fault management and fail-safe strategies.
• Experience with EMS calibration, emissions testing and SHED testing.
• Deep understanding of global regulatory requirements (EPA, CARB and EU/UK Small Series Type Approval).

Responsibilities

• Own EMS software and calibration delivery plan across programmes.
• Define technical requirements, scope, milestones and acceptance criteria for external suppliers.
• Act as the single point of accountability within GMA for EMS performance and regulatory readiness.
• Lead and manage third-party EMS software, calibration and Tier 1 partners.
• Ensure robust fault handling, fail-safe strategies and degraded operating modes.
• Ensure EMS is fully integrated with vehicle systems, diagnostics and controls.
• Balance performance with emissions, durability and warranty risk.
• Ensure compliance with emissions, OBD2, cybersecurity and regulatory requirements.
• Support emissions, SHED, climatic and proving-ground testing.
• Identify and manage technical, commercial and certification risks.
• Control supplier scope, cost and timing while avoiding technical debt.
• Provide technical updates to CTO and senior stakeholders.
• Lead EMS technical authority within GMA and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

EMS architectures

EMS software

Regulatory readiness

Supplier management

Leadership & decision-making

Vehicle integration

Diagnostics & fault management

Test & certification

Cross-functional collaboration

High-performance automotive

Job description

Gordon Murray Group seeks a Lead Engineer – Engine Management Systems (EMS) to own EMS software and calibration end-to-end across all programmes. You will lead external partners, govern EMS delivery, and ensure production-ready integration with vehicle systems.

You will drive technical leadership, manage risk, and ensure compliance with emissions and regulatory requirements while balancing performance and durability.