Senior Development Engineer

TXM Recruit; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

TXM Recruit seeks a Senior Development Engineer in Milton Keynes to lead validation and development of advanced powertrain systems from concept to delivery. You will drive performance and reliability validation to meet cost and quality targets across projects.

You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, develop robust test procedures, analyze data, prepare technical reports, mentor junior engineers and promote safe, high-quality engineering practices.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in an engineering discipline with a strong technical background.
• 3+ years' post-graduate experience in a similar engineering role.
• Interest in Powertrain Engineering and solid data handling skills.
• Proven ability to deliver technical engineering projects with clear reporting.
• Knowledge of project delivery within a systems engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess project requirements with stakeholders and define validation scope.
• Develop and implement robust test procedures for powertrain systems.
• Conduct performance and reliability validation activities.
• Analyse test data and produce detailed technical reports.
• Present findings to internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Mentor and support less experienced engineers on the team.
• Ensure safety and ESMS compliance during testing activities.
• Coordinate supplier delivery of hardware and software components.
• Drive continuous improvement in testing and data analysis.

Skills

Powertrain engineering

Data handling

Technical report writing

Project delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's or PhD (Desirable)

Tools

MATLAB

INCA

Python

CADET

NI / LabVIEW

JIRA

Job description

Senior Development Engineer

Salary: £52k - £57k
Sector: Automotive
Contract: Full Time, Permanent

We are looking for a talented Senior Development Engineer to join a growing engineering team in Milton Keynes. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the validation and development of advanced powertrain systems, working on technically challenging projects from concept through to delivery.

As a Senior Development Engineer, you will be responsible for the performance and reliability validation of powertrain systems, ensuring projects meet agreed functional, quality, cost and operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

As the Senior Development Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• Assessing project requirements with internal and external stakeholders
• Developing and implementing robust test procedures
• Conducting performance and reliability validation activities
• Analysing test data and producing detailed technical reports
• Presenting findings to internal teams and external stakeholders
• Investigating unit-under-test failures and unexpected technical issues
• Identifying and implementing preventative and corrective actions
• Managing and coordinating project concerns and issue databases
• Creating, maintaining and managing detailed project plans
• Coordinating supplier delivery of hardware and software
• Supporting the installation, modification and commissioning of mechanical systems at client facilities
• Ensuring systems and features meet all specified requirements through validation testing
• Providing input into Sign-Off Summary reports and meta-analysis activities
• Supporting and mentoring less experienced engineers
• Providing technical support and answering engineering queries from clients and colleagues
• Working collaboratively across the wider business to deliver projects right first time
• Driving continuous improvement across testing, setup and data analysis activities
• Identifying opportunities to implement state-of-the-art technologies within validation activities
• Following Electrical Safety Management System (ESMS) requirements when working with hazardous voltage systems
• Promoting a strong Health & Safety culture across all testing activities
• Supporting the Commercial Team with technical and marketing opportunities where required

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Degree qualified in a relevant Engineering discipline
• Strong engineering and technical background
• Genuine interest in Powertrain Engineering
• Excellent understanding of engineering fundamentals and data handling
• Knowledge of project delivery within a systems engineering environment
• Strong technical report writing and presentation skills
• Proven experience delivering technical engineering projects
• 3+ years' post-graduate experience in a similar engineering role

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Electric motor, inverter or powertrain testing and development
• MATLAB
• INCA
• Python
• CADET
• NI / LabVIEW
• JIRA
• Leadership or mentoring experience
• Relevant Master's Degree or PhD
• First Aid qualification
• High Voltage competency