Lead Engineer - Vehicle Systems

Alexander-Dennis; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity benefits

Job summary

Alexander Dennis, a leader in sustainable on-road mass transit, is seeking a Lead Engineer – Vehicle Systems to join the Advanced Engineering & Concepts team. You will integrate complex vehicle systems, drive requirements management and support the development of electric vehicle technologies.

Based across UK sites, you will collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure technical requirements are defined, managed and delivered throughout the product development lifecycle, leveraging

Qualifications

• Experience applying Systems Engineering principles in product development.
• Experience managing requirements throughout the lifecycle.
• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Integrate complex vehicle systems across mechanical, electrical and software domains.
• Drive requirements management activities and MBSE adoption.
• Support development of innovative electric vehicle technologies.
• Collaborate with suppliers, engineering specialists and stakeholders to ensure delivery.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements management

MBSE tools

Electrical integration

Analytical skills

Education

Systems Engineering qualification

Tools

SysML

Job description

Job Title: Lead Engineer – Vehicle Systems

Location: Any UK Site

Our Vision & Why It Matters

At Alexander Dennis, our vision is to lead the evolution of sustainable on-road mass transportation and mobility.

We design, deliver, and support market-leading buses and coaches that help reduce emissions, improve air quality, and keep communities connected. Every role contributes to that mission whether you’re engineering, driving sales, improving production, or supporting our customers.

What You’ll Do

As a Lead Engineer within our Advanced Engineering & Concepts team, you'll play a key role in shaping the next generation of sustainable transport solutions. Working within the Systems Engineering Design Team, you'll be responsible for integrating complex vehicle systems, driving requirements management activities, and supporting the development of innovative electric vehicle technologies.

This role combines systems engineering, requirements analysis, model-based engineering techniques and emerging AI-enabled tools to support the design and validation of future vehicle platforms. You'll collaborate with suppliers, engineering specialists and key stakeholders to ensure technical requirements are defined, managed and successfully delivered throughout the product development lifecycle.

What We’re Looking For

We're seeking an experienced systems engineer with a strong technical background and a passion for solving complex engineering challenges. You'll be comfortable working across mechanical, electrical and software disciplines and have experience applying Systems Engineering principles in a product development environment.

You will have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, experience managing requirements throughout the engineering lifecycle, and the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams. We're looking for someone who is naturally curious, embraces innovation, and is excited by the opportunities presented by electrification, connectivity, autonomy and AI-driven engineering processes.

Bonus if you have

• Experience working within the automotive, commercial vehicle or wider transportation sector.
• Knowledge of electric vehicle powertrain systems and associated technologies.
• Experience using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and methodologies.
• Experience with requirements management platforms and systems engineering frameworks.
• Experience developing or implementing AI-enabled solutions to enhance engineering processes.
• Formal Systems Engineering qualifications or professional accreditation.

What We Offer

Because we know that to deliver on our vision, people have to feel supported and inspired:

Impact

Be part of something that’s changing cities, improving air quality, helping public transport evolve.

Development & Growth

Training programmes, mentorship, opportunities to take on new roles, broaden skills.

Culture & Belonging

An inclusive environment; your voice matters; we treat people fairly.

Perks & Benefits

Competitive salary, pension, wellbeing support, cycle to work scheme, enhanced maternity and paternity benefits.

Our Values – What Guides Us

These are more than words on a page, they shape how we work, what we stand for, and how we build trust with our customers, communities, and each other.

Safety

The health and wellbeing of our team members, and the safety of our products, are our top priority.

Quality

We strive for excellence in our products, services, and all that we do.

Integrity

We act with honesty, transparency and integrity, treating each other with respect in a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.

Accountability

We take responsibility for our actions, seeking to build trust and earn a reputation for excellence and reliability.

Teamwork

We work with our team members, our supplier partners, and our customers to pursue mutual benefits.

Sustainability

We seek long term success for our business, our communities, and the environment through responsible sourcing, lean manufacturing, and sustainable operations.

We care deeply about being inclusive and we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

If you are an internal applicant, you have a responsibility to inform your current line/department manager and local human resources representative before applying for the role.