Systems Integration Engineer - Issue Resolution

Contechs Consulting; Lighthorne; On-site; GBP 40,687 - 57,948; Full time

Job summary

Contechs Consulting is seeking a Systems Integration Engineer to lead diagnosis of software and systems issues during development of automotive vehicle platforms. You will join the Central Systems Integration team to coordinate software delivery across ECUs, focusing on issue resolution and robust data gathering.

The role requires strong root cause analysis, issue management, and collaboration across PMO and agile/waterfall governance.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of issue/defect management processes and tools.
• Proficiency in root cause analysis techniques and problem-solving methodologies.
• Ability to develop, interpret, and present metrics, KPIs and dashboards.
• Solid understanding of software integration principles and dependencies.
• Excellent communication skills, able to lead discussions on complex matters.
• High attention to detail and process discipline.
• Identify weaknesses and areas needing support.
• Experience with PMO/governance; Agile/Waterfall delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead diagnosis of software and systems issues in development.
• Plan and coordinate delivery of software from multiple ECUs.
• Investigate root causes and assist with resolutions for vehicle systems.
• Maintain issue registers and triage data for accurate reporting.

Skills

Issue resolution

Root cause analysis

Data dashboards

Software integration

Communication

Attention to detail

Governance awareness

Issue tracking

Facilitation

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Order Ref: (phone number removed)

Position Title: Systems Integration Engineer - Issue Resolution

Duration: Contract

Location: Gaydon

*Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK and travel within the EU.*

Inside IR35 £35.80 Per hour

Duties:

This role is to lead the diagnosis of software and systems issues in the development phase of automotive vehicle platforms. The successful candidate will be part of the Central Systems Integration team. CSI have the key responsibility of planning and coordinating delivery of software from multiple ECUs which when combined deliver the features and systems of the vehicle under development. This particular role within CSI will focus on issues resolution, specifically understanding root cause and assisting with resolution of systems and software issues within the vehicle. You will engage directly with complex issues to aid with data gathering, defining the problem, analysing the data with the intent to understand which team within the Client owns the resolution of the problems.

Role Activities:

• Determine the level of urgency required during the first stages of investigations for an issue
• Ensuring accuracy of data captured to ensure the quality of level 1 triage issue tickets when raised.
• Ensure key testing assets are kept up to date and help in testing complex issues / systems
• Working with all other areas of the business to ensure issues are understood and prioritised correctly

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of issue / defect management processes and tools.
• Proficiency in root cause analysis techniques and problem-solving methodologies.
• Ability to develop, interpret, and present metrics, KPIs and performance dashboards
• Solid understanding of software integration principles and dependencies.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to lead discussions on complex or sensitive matters.
• High attention to detail and process discipline.
• Ability to identify areas of weakness and where help is needed
• Experience working within structured project governance frameworks (e.g., PMO, programme teams). Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall delivery models.
• Ability to maintain and update issue registers and tracking systems with accuracy and rigour.
• Ability to facilitate regular issue review meetings, ensuring clear ownership and timely follow-up

Education:

• Degree or equivalent experience

Why work through Contechs?

Contechs is a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an inhouse Contractor Care Team to support all external employees, acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment.