Senior Vehicle Engineer

Gerrell & Hard Ltd.; Letchworth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 10% annual bonus

7% employer pension contribution

Health package (AXA Health)

Life insurance – 4× salary

Visa cost support for international

Remote work option after probation

Job summary

Gerrell & Hard Ltd. is seeking a Senior Vehicle Engineer to lead hands-on automotive projects, working on tuning, diagnostics and performance technology across modern vehicle platforms.

You will collaborate with software and calibration specialists, perform testing, data logging, and technical analysis to turn engineering challenges into practical solutions. This role offers a mix of on-site work with the possibility of remote work one day per week after probation.

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive engineering, vehicle development or diagnostics.
• Hands-on ECU tuning, calibration or flashing.
• Experience with vehicle data logging and analysis.
• Knowledge of CAN bus and automotive communications.
• Electrical/electronic vehicle systems understanding.
• Background in performance or motorsport engineering is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and understand vehicle and ECU behaviour.
• Support vehicle calibration, tuning and diagnostic development.
• Carry out vehicle testing, data logging and technical analysis.
• Develop and validate solutions across a range of modern vehicle platforms.
• Diagnose complex vehicle, electrical and communications issues.
• Contribute technical expertise to engineering projects and product development.
• Help develop processes, tools and approaches that improve engineering efficiency.
• Provide technical guidance and support to less-experienced engineers where required.

Skills

Automotive engineering

ECU tuning

Data logging

Diagnostics

CAN bus / vehicle communications

Electrical systems

Problem solving

Job description

Are you an experienced automotive engineer who knows your way around modern vehicles, ECUs and vehicle data?

We’re looking for a Senior Vehicle Engineer to join our growing Automotive engineering client, working on cutting-edge vehicle tuning, diagnostics and performance technology.

This is a hands-on role for someone who combines strong automotive knowledge with a practical, problem-solving mindset. You’ll have the opportunity to work across modern vehicle platforms, ECU calibration, diagnostics, data logging and vehicle development, helping turn engineering challenges into real-world solutions.

The Role

You’ll take ownership of vehicle-focused engineering projects, working closely with software and calibration specialists to:

• Investigate and understand vehicle and ECU behaviour.
• Support vehicle calibration, tuning and diagnostic development.
• Carry out vehicle testing, data logging and technical analysis.
• Develop and validate solutions across a range of modern vehicle platforms.
• Diagnose complex vehicle, electrical and communications issues.
• Contribute technical expertise to engineering projects and product development.
• Help develop processes, tools and approaches that improve engineering efficiency.
• Provide technical guidance and support to less-experienced engineers where required.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is experienced, curious and technically hands-on, with a genuine passion for automotive engineering.

You’ll ideally have experience in areas such as:

• Automotive engineering, vehicle development or diagnostics.
• ECU tuning, calibration or flashing.
• Vehicle data logging and analysis.
• CAN bus and automotive communications.
• Electrical/electronic vehicle systems.
• Performance, motorsport or automotive aftermarket engineering.

Most importantly, you’ll be a resilient problem solver who enjoys getting hands-on with vehicles and finding answers to complex technical problems.

What We Offer

• Up to 10% annual bonus— based on company performance, personal KPIs and training objectives.
• 7% employer pension contribution(UK employees; 3% minimum employee contribution).
• AXA Health Business Health package.
• Life insurance – 4× salary.
• 22 days' holiday + 8 bank holidays.
• Office-based role with the opportunity to work from home one day per week after probation.
• Ongoing technical training and career development.
• Visa cost support for the right international candidate.
• For an exceptional candidate, remote working may also be considered.