Lead Engineer - Vehicle Systems

Alexander Dennis Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity benefits

Job summary

Alexander Dennis Limited is seeking a Lead Engineer within the Advanced Engineering & Concepts team in the UK. You will oversee the integration of mechanical, electrical and software systems across next-generation buses and coaches, applying MBSE and requirements-management practices to shape future electric vehicle platforms.

Collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders is essential, with a focus on innovation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience applying Systems Engineering in product development.
• Ability to work across mechanical, electrical and software disciplines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with MBSE and requirements management.
• Professional accreditation in Systems Engineering (formal qualifications).

Responsibilities

• Integrate complex vehicle systems and manage requirements.
• Drive requirements management across the product lifecycle.
• Support development of electric vehicle technologies.
• Collaborate with suppliers, engineering specialists and stakeholders.

Skills

Systems engineering

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Collaboration

Electrification

Education

Formal Systems Engineering qualifications

Tools

MBSE tools

Requirements management platforms

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. #J-18808-Ljbffr