Control Systems Team Lead – Engine Applications

In this role you will shape engine control features and functions, translating customer needs into tangible, testable requirements and guiding their verification. You will lead cross-functional integration of controls, embedded software, and powertrain interfaces, while improving processes to scale delivery. You’ll collaborate with global teams to accelerate high-value improvements and ensure quality throughout the development lifecycle. This is a hands-on, technical leadership position with impact on next‑gen engine applications.

• 25 days annual leave
• Up to 18% bonus
• Car allowance
• Contributory pension scheme (employer match)
• Contributory share scheme (employer match)
• Flexible benefits including health and dental plans, EV car lease

• Own new application features and control strategies with defined interfaces and acceptance criteria
• Translate Voice of the Customer into prioritized, testable requirements
• Lead integration across controls, embedded software, electronics, engine and power system interfaces
• Keep Value, Delivery and Verification aligned with traceability from requirements to test evidence
• Steer backlogs, priorities and issue resolution balancing value, quality, reuse, timing and risk
• Define functional test intent with verification engineers and drive early learning through simulation and HiL
• Communicate complex concepts clearly to engineering, programme and customer audiences
• Own the development process with clear workflows, roles, decision points and quality gates
• Drive continuous improvement using metrics and root-cause analysis to remove waste and standardize practices
• Raise the bar on requirements quality, traceability and cross-team collaboration

• Degree in control systems, electrical, electronic, mechanical, automotive, computer science or related discipline
• Embedded systems: controls, electronic systems, application software, powertrain, software architecture, prototyping and debugging in complex networks
• Systems integration thinking: identify interdependencies across hardware, software and controls
• Requirements analysis: elicit customer needs and turn into concise, traceable requirements with acceptance criteria
• Project management: plan and lead cross‑team technical work with cost, schedule, resources
• Decision making & critical thinking: weigh data, risks and alternatives to drive value
• Communicating complex concepts to diverse audiences
• Technology advising: consult on controls and software solutions for real application issues
• Product development: move features from concept to production with trade‑offs considered
• Bonus: model-based development, requirements management, simulation or functional verification

• Customer-focused mindset
• Urgency and decisiveness
• Open and direct communication
• Embedded controls
• Software architecture and prototyping
• System integration across hardware/software