EMS Technical Lead for High-Performance Cars

Gordon Murray; Windlesham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gordon Murray is seeking a Lead Engineer – Engine Management Systems (EMS) to own EMS software delivery, calibration, and governance across Gordon Murray Automotive programmes. You will lead external partners and internal teams to ensure EMS delivers performance, compliance, robustness, and reliability for our high-performance vehicles.

You will provide technical leadership from concept through certification to production, defining requirements, milestones and acceptance criteria, and acting as

Qualifications

• Extensive EMS experience within automotive OEM or Tier 1 environments.
• Proven track record delivering EMS software and calibration.
• Knowledge of EMS architectures, diagnostics, fault management and fail-safe strategies.
• Experience with EMS calibration, emissions testing and evaporative SHED testing.
• Understanding of tailpipe emissions and OBD2 requirements.
• Experience with regulatory requirements (EPA, CARB, EU/UK Small Series).

Responsibilities

• Own EMS software and calibration delivery plan across programmes.
• Define technical requirements, scope, milestones and acceptance criteria for external suppliers.
• Act as EMS technical authority within GMA for performance, maturity and regulatory readiness.
• Lead and manage external EMS software, calibration and Tier 1 partners.
• Ensure EMS integration with vehicle systems, diagnostics and controls.
• Balance performance with emissions, durability, reliability and warranty risk.
• Drive continuous improvement across EMS development and supplier delivery.

Skills

EMS delivery ownership

Technical leadership

Supplier management

Regulatory compliance

EMS architectures

Diagnostics & fault management

HIL testing

Engine dyno

Tools

HIL systems

Engine dyno

Virtual simulation

Job description

Gordon Murray is seeking a Lead Engineer – Engine Management Systems (EMS) to own EMS software delivery, calibration, and governance across Gordon Murray Automotive programmes. You will lead external partners and internal teams to ensure EMS delivers performance, compliance, robustness, and reliability for our high-performance vehicles.

You will provide technical leadership from concept through certification to production, defining requirements, milestones and acceptance criteria, and acting as