Hardware Systems Engineer

DCV Technologies; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive engineering firm is recruiting a Hardware System Sizing Engineer in Coventry. This role involves leading the hardware sizing for hybrid and electrified vehicle development, ensuring proper mechanical integration within complex vehicle systems. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and strong knowledge of powertrain systems. Opportunities to work on advanced propulsion technologies are offered.

Benefits

Exposure to leading engineering practices

Opportunity to work with advanced automotive technologies

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of mechanical design and powertrain systems.
• Hands-on experience with powertrain sizing and performance analysis.
• Ability to interpret benchmarking reports and apply market data.

Responsibilities

• Lead powertrain hardware sizing aligned to vehicle attribute requirements.
• Analyze benchmarking data and competitive powertrain systems.
• Deliver mechanical integration of powertrain components within vehicle systems.

Skills

Mechanical design

Powertrain systems

Propulsion architectures

Hardware analysis

Project management

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

We are recruiting a Hardware System Sizing Engineer to support next-generation automotive powertrain and electrified vehicle development. This role focuses on mechanical engineering, powertrain hardware sizing, and vehicle system integration across hybrid (PHEV/MHEV) and electric propulsion programmes.

The Role

• Leading powertrain hardware sizing aligned to vehicle attribute requirements and market performance demands.
• Analysing benchmarking data, competitive powertrain systems and emerging propulsion technologies.
• Delivering mechanical integration of powertrain components within complex vehicle systems, ensuring correct mechanical and power supply interfaces.
• Working closely with software, electrical, calibration and vehicle integration teams to define system requirements for hybrid and electrified architectures.
• Contributing to the design and development of future propulsion technologies, including advanced hybridisation and electrification solutions.

Must‑Have Skills

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design, powertrain systems, propulsion architectures and hardware analysis.
• Hands‑on experience with powertrain sizing, performance analysis or mechanical sizing for automotive applications.
• Ability to interpret and apply benchmarking reports and market data.
• Strong project management, planning and communication skills, with the ability to lead technical delivery.

Good‑to‑Have

• Previous experience in Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV), Hybrid (HEV/PHEV/MHEV) powertrain sizing or mechanical integration.
• Experience working with OEMs or Tier‑1 powertrain suppliers.

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to work directly on advanced automotive propulsion and electrification technologies.
• Exposure to leading engineering practices and cross‑functional development teams.
• Excellent role for engineers passionate about the future of hybrid and electric powertrain systems.