Systems Design Engineer

VIQU Ltd; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering manufacturer is seeking a Systems Design Engineer to manage the full systems life cycle across vehicle platforms. The role includes developing and integrating complex vehicle systems while collaborating closely with various teams. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and strong systems engineering experience, especially in the automotive field. Benefits include hybrid working, a strong engineering culture, and clear opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Hybrid working with flexi-time

Strong engineering culture

Clear scope for technical growth

Qualifications

• Strong systems engineering experience within automotive or related fields.
• Solid understanding of validators, testing, and requirements management.
• Familiarity with CANbus, ISO 26262, or control systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop systems engineering across complex vehicle platforms.
• Manage requirements capture and documentation.
• Create system architectures and electrical schematics.
• Lead multi-system integration efforts.
• Support validation and on-vehicle testing.

Skills

Systems engineering experience

Understanding of system integration

Electrical principles and schematics

Confident communicator

Education

Degree in relevant engineering discipline

Job description

Systems Design Engineer

Warwickshire - Hybrid working
£40,000 - £60,000 DOE | No sponsorship available

VIQU have partnered with a well‑established UK engineering manufacturer that sits within a long‑standing, family‑owned European group. With a heritage stretching back over a century, this business combines engineering excellence, innovation, and sustainability, delivering complex vehicle platforms used across essential services worldwide.

This is an opportunity to join a highly capable systems engineering function, working end‑to‑end on the design, integration, validation and commissioning of complete vehicle systems. You'll have genuine influence across architecture, requirements, testing and real‑world deployment - not just paper design.

The Role

As a Systems Design Engineer, you'll be responsible for the full systems life cycle across vehicle platforms, collaborating closely with software, electrical, mechanical and supplier teams.

Key responsibilities include:

• Systems engineering development across complex vehicle platforms

• Requirements capture, management and documentation (V-model)

• Creating system architectures, topologies and electrical interconnection schematics

• Leading multi‑system integration (electrical, mechanical & communications)

• Supporting DVP&R, validation, verification and on‑vehicle testing

• System start‑up, commissioning and fault finding

• Producing technical documentation for production and aftermarket teams

What We're Looking For

• Degree‑qualified in a relevant engineering discipline

• Strong systems engineering experience within automotive, off‑highway, heavy or complex electromechanical products

• Solid understanding of system integration, requirements management and validation

• Experience with electrical principles, schematics and vehicle/system testing

• Confident communicator who can work cross‑functionally and with suppliers

Desirable experience includes CANbus, ISO 26262, functional safety, off‑highway vehicles or control systems.

Why Apply?

• Work on complete vehicle systems, not siloed components

• Hybrid working with flexi‑time

• Strong engineering culture with long‑term stability

• Backed by a respected, family‑owned international group

• Clear scope for technical growth and progression

Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or contact Aaron Chiverton via the VIQU IT website. Know someone great? Refer them and receive up to £1,000 if successful (terms apply).