Lead Engineer - Vehicle Systems

Alexander-Dennis; Larbert; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Dennis is seeking a Lead Engineer – Vehicle Systems to shape next-gen sustainable transport. You will integrate complex vehicle systems, manage requirements and support electric vehicle tech within our Advanced Engineering & Concepts team.

The role emphasizes model-based approaches, collaboration with suppliers and cross-disciplinary teams to deliver the product lifecycle from concept to validation.

Qualifications

• Experience applying Systems Engineering principles in product development.
• Experience across mechanical, electrical and software disciplines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with collaboration ability.

Responsibilities

• Integrate complex vehicle systems across domains.
• Drive requirements management throughout development.
• Support development of electric vehicle technologies and AI-enabled processes.
• Collaborate with suppliers, engineering specialists and stakeholders.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

AI-driven engineering

Analytical skills

Tools

MBSE tools

Requirements management tools

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.