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Summary
The purpose of this role is to develop the capabilities of the Lotus powertrain controls department, to deliver the Lotus programmes and Lotus Engineering client objectives & to provide technical input and direction to the department. Occasional travel may be required throughout the UK & Europe for testing or supplier and client visits.
What You’ll Do
- Significant experience with authoring manual C‑code software, ideally for combustion engine management systems and possibly transmission control systems.
- Creating control algorithm specifications, implementation, validation criteria and test.
- Designing engine control systems to satisfy the emissions and performance objectives of the project.
- Implementing software functions from customer requirements, including unit test and initial calibration.
- Creating and modifying calibration procedures for new or developing control algorithms.
- Adhering to existing engineering processes, as well as developing and implementing new processes to support the project and departmental objectives.
- Understanding & calibrating the engine control algorithms, using appropriate calibration tools.
- Investigating and resolving issues relating to engine and/or transmission control.
- Developing solutions relating to the integration of powertrain control systems within the whole vehicle electrical architecture.
- Carrying out vehicle and engine controls system development to Lotus or client development processes.
- Preparing for and attending offsite testing and climatic test trips if required.
- Supporting manufacturing and after‑sales departments with issues relating to powertrain controls and integration.
- Leading technical aspects of smaller projects or client programmes.
- Issuing reports on development work undertaken and providing input to status reports.
- Performing and co‑ordinating technical aspects of Powertrain projects.
- Preparing Powertrain technical documentation, including reports and presentation material.
- Providing guidance on implementation and calibration of control algorithms.
- Providing technical input to proposals for new projects.
- Scheduling, supervising, amending, and correlating results from emission test work.
- Providing technical input for specifying an application ECU, I/O for new systems.
- Supporting the Chief Engineer or Executive Engineer at supplier or customer visits.
- Assisting with the career development of department engineers and junior engineers.
- Implementing and adhering to health & safety regulations.
What You’ll Bring
Essential
- Engineering degree / HNC or equivalent experience.
- High level of ability to author manual C‑code to industry standards (MISRA).
- Thorough understanding of powertrain controls strategy and software development.
- Thorough understanding of automotive legislative requirements.
- High level PC skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc).
- Familiarity with calibration development tools and techniques.
- Automotive powertrain experience, with recent experience of delivering hand C‑code and aspects of calibration.
- Outgoing/confident nature and ability to work as part of a team.
- Self‑reliant and self‑starting – takes responsibility for overall delivery and ownership of projects and tasks to completion.
- Excellent attention to detail, communication & leadership skills.
Desirable
- Engineering degree, masters, PhD. Membership of appropriate institution (IMechE).
- Knowledge of advanced powertrain developments, with an emphasis on legislative emissions & OBD in high performance, low volume, niche applications.
- Advanced combustion analysis and calibration tools, such as DoE and calibration management tools.
- Calibration background, thorough understanding of the calibration process.
- Recent delivery of programs at a senior level within a calibration department.
- Thorough understanding of combustion engine development.
What We Offer
- We provide access to a Company Car scheme (ECOS) to make your commutes smoother.
- 25 Vacation Days + Bank Holidays: Recharge, explore, or binge‑watch your favourite series with plenty of time to relax and enjoy life outside of work.
- Performance Bonus: Get rewarded for your hard work with an exciting, non‑contractual bonus scheme—because great effort deserves great perks.
- Future‑Proof Pension: Plan for your tomorrow while thriving today with a solid pension scheme to keep your future bright.
- Private Healthcare: Stay healthy and stress‑free with premium healthcare coverage tailored to keep you at your best.
- We work hybrid, meaning you will be in the office when necessary and you can work from home when you're needed there.
Additional Information
- This role will be working from our Hethel plant within our flexible working policy.
- Candidates must be eligible to work in UK without visa sponsorship.
Company: Group Lotus
Location: Norwich
Job Description:
Summary
The purpose of this role is to develop the capabilities of the Lotus powertrain controls department, to deliver the Lotus programmes and Lotus Engineering client objectives & to provide technical input and direction to the department. Occasional travel may be required throughout the UK & Europe for testing or supplier and client visits.
What You’ll Do
- Significant experience with authoring manual C‑code software, ideally for combustion engine management systems and possibly transmission control systems.
- Creating control algorithm specifications, implementation, validation criteria and test.
- Designing engine control systems to satisfy the emissions and performance objectives of the project.
- Implementing software functions from customer requirements, including unit test and initial calibration.
- Creating and modifying calibration procedures for new or developing control algorithms.
- Adhering to existing engineering processes, as well as developing and implementing new processes to support the project and departmental objectives.
- Understanding & calibrating the engine control algorithms, using appropriate calibration tools.
- Investigating and resolving issues relating to engine and/or transmission control.
- Developing solutions relating to the integration of powertrain control systems within the whole vehicle electrical architecture.
- Carrying out vehicle and engine controls system development to Lotus or client development processes.
- Preparing for and attending offsite testing and climatic test trips if required.
- Supporting manufacturing and after‑sales departments with issues relating to powertrain controls and integration.
- Leading technical aspects of smaller projects or client programmes.
- Issuing reports on development work undertaken and providing input to status reports.
- Performing and co‑ordinating technical aspects of Powertrain projects.
- Preparing Powertrain technical documentation, including reports and presentation material.
- Providing guidance on implementation and calibration of control algorithms.
- Providing technical input to proposals for new projects.
- Scheduling, supervising, amending, and correlating results from emission test work.
- Providing technical input for specifying an application ECU, I/O for new systems.
- Supporting the Chief Engineer or Executive Engineer at supplier or customer visits.
- Assisting with the career development of department engineers and junior engineers.
- Implementing and adhering to health & safety regulations.
What You’ll Bring
Essential
- Engineering degree / HNC or equivalent experience.
- High level of ability to author manual C‑code to industry standards (MISRA).
- Thorough understanding of powertrain controls strategy and software development.
- Thorough understanding of automotive legislative requirements.
- High level PC skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc).
- Familiarity with calibration development tools and techniques.
- Automotive powertrain experience, with recent experience of delivering hand C‑code and aspects of calibration.
- Outgoing/confident nature and ability to work as part of a team.
- Self‑reliant and self‑starting – takes responsibility for overall delivery and ownership of projects and tasks to completion.
- Excellent attention to detail, communication & leadership skills.
Desirable
- Engineering degree, masters, PhD. Membership of appropriate institution (IMechE).
- Knowledge of advanced powertrain developments, with an emphasis on legislative emissions & OBD in high performance, low volume, niche applications.
- Advanced combustion analysis and calibration tools, such as DoE and calibration management tools.
- Calibration background, thorough understanding of the calibration process.
- Recent delivery of programs at a senior level within a calibration department.
- Thorough understanding of combustion engine development.
What We Offer
- We provide access to a Company Car scheme (ECOS) to make your commutes smoother.
- 25 Vacation Days + Bank Holidays: Recharge, explore, or binge‑watch your favourite series with plenty of time to relax and enjoy life outside of work.
- Performance Bonus: Get rewarded for your hard work with an exciting, non‑contractual bonus scheme—because great effort deserves great perks.
- Future‑Proof Pension: Plan for your tomorrow while thriving today with a solid pension scheme to keep your future bright.
- Private Healthcare: Stay healthy and stress‑free with premium healthcare coverage tailored to keep you at your best.
- We work hybrid, meaning you will be in the office when necessary and you can work from home when you’re needed there.
Additional Information
- This role will be working from our Hethel plant within our flexible working policy.
- Candidates must be eligible to work in UK without visa sponsorship.
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Posted: May 17th, 2026