EV Systems Architect — End-to-End Automotive

expleo-jobs-gb-en; Preston; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative working environment

ExpleoAcademy training

Competitive benefits

Global project exposure

Job summary

Expleo is seeking an Automotive Systems Engineer to collaborate with an OEM client in Preston, UK, to define system architecture and write system level requirements.

You will develop requirements in DOORS NXG, ensure robust ECU communication with SAE J1939/J1979, and support test plans from lab to vehicle level.

This role offers the opportunity to shape safety and cybersecurity considerations across embedded automotive systems and to contribute to ongoing innovative projects.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required.
• Chartered engineer status preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret feature requests into technical concepts with Feasibility, cost, weight, timing considerations.
• Develop functional requirements in DOORS NXG ensuring they are testable.
• Ensure robust ECU communications using SAE J1939/J1979 and CAN traces.
• Prepare and execute test plans at Labcar and vehicle levels.
• Support client on product quality issues by reviewing requirements and CAN traces.

Skills

Vehicle electrical architecture

System definition via DOORS NXG

Functional Safety

Cybersecurity principles

Stakeholder communication

Initiative/clean sheet design

UK driving licence

Education

Engineering degree

Chartered engineer

Tools

DOORS NXG

SAE J1939

J1979

UDS ISO 14229

Rhapsody

Job description

Expleo is seeking an Automotive Systems Engineer to collaborate with an OEM client in Preston, UK, to define system architecture and write system level requirements.

You will develop requirements in DOORS NXG, ensure robust ECU communication with SAE J1939/J1979, and support test plans from lab to vehicle level.

This role offers the opportunity to shape safety and cybersecurity considerations across embedded automotive systems and to contribute to ongoing innovative projects.