Principal Engineer / Delivery Lead

Stackstudio Digital.; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Principal Engineer/Delivery Lead for their Surrey location. The successful candidate will oversee the delivery of electrical systems engineering and software systems support for automotive programs. Responsibilities include managing engineering teams, defining integration strategies for infotainment systems, and ensuring compliance with quality standards like ISO 26262. This role requires expertise in automotive systems and strong leadership skills, offering a dynamic work environment with a focus on innovation.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in automotive electrical systems and software integration.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on team management.
• Experience in compliance with ISO 26262 and ASPICE standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall delivery of electrical systems and controls engineering.
• Define and oversee integration strategies for infotainment systems.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams for hardware-software integration.

Skills

Automotive electrical systems architecture

Software integration

Leadership

Team management

Cross-functional coordination

Job description

Job Title: Principal_Engineer/Delivery Lead

Location: Surrey, UK- 2-3 days onsite- McLaren Technology Centre, Chertsey Road, Woking, Surrey GU21 4YH, United Kingdom

Job Type: Permanent/Fixed Term

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for delivery of Electrical Systems Engineering and Software Systems & Controls Engineering support for Series programme.
• Define and oversee electrical architecture and integration strategies for infotainment and telematics systems.
• Lead software systems and controls engineering activities, ensuring compliance with functional safety and cybersecurity standards.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams for hardware-software integration and validation.
• Manage task assignment, prioritisation, and progress tracking across engineering teams.
• Interface with programme management, VLM, and engineering leadership to align technical deliverables with project milestones.
• Ensure adherence to quality, timelines, and compliance standards including ISO 26262 and ASPICE.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in delivery processes and engineering practices.
• Oversight of CRs, QCRs, and reporting for programme governance.

Required Skills

• Expertise in automotive electrical systems architecture and software integration.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities for multi-discipli...