Brake by Wire Lead Engineer

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Brake by Wire Lead Engineer – Location: Gaydon

Salary: £55,000 – £65,000

Product Engineering at JLR is centred on innovation and creativity. From advanced driver assistance systems to developing the future of electric propulsion, the opportunities to create exceptional experiences for the future of motoring are wide‑ranging. You’ll work alongside industry experts to drive product strategy, manage programs, analyse performance, and lead transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Systems integration for new braking technologies – investigate and define system logical and physical architecture and coordinate delivery of new technologies.
  • System Functional and Non‑Functional Analysis – carry out a range of analyses and investigations of the customer requirements to define the expected system functionality and performance targets.
  • System Design Specification – prepare system hardware and software requirements specifications and develop functional designs, demonstrating how the system satisfies the defined requirements.
  • System Functional and Physical Architecture – liaise with architecture teams to maintain alignment with the specified programmes, as well as electrical and physical vehicle architecture.
  • Verification and Validation – design and develop system integration tests and lead cross‑functional technical reviews on the systems.
  • Undertake physical testing on prototype test properties to verify system and vehicle performance.
  • Tools & Processes – identify and coordinate the development of tools and processes to support delivery of new braking technologies.

Qualifications

  • Understanding of Brake Systems development and delivery (V cycle).
  • Experience with quality and robustness techniques and standards such as FMEA, P‑Diagrams, noise factor analysis, and data analysis techniques.
  • Experience with requirements and test case management tools and processes, version control, and control strategy documentation.
  • Appropriate driving licences and experience with vehicle testing and diagnostics.
  • Mechanical Engineering Degree qualified or relevant experience.

Benefits

  • Discounted car purchase (open to family members too).
  • 52‑week maternity leave policy and a 4‑week paternity leave policy. Other parental leave policies are available.
  • A JLR company performance‑related bonus.
  • An employee learning scheme providing funding for education, training and other activities that support the development of personal skills and promote lifelong learning.
  • Access to open, employee‑led support and social networks.
  • Comprehensive life assurance and income protection policies.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.

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Job Description:

Brake by Wire Lead Engineer – Location: Gaydon

Salary: £55,000 – £65,000

Product Engineering at JLR is centred on innovation and creativity. From advanced driver assistance systems to developing the future of electric propulsion, the opportunities to create exceptional experiences for the future of motoring are wide‑ranging. You’ll work alongside industry experts to drive product strategy, manage programs, analyse performance, and lead transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Systems integration for new braking technologies – investigate and define system logical and physical architecture and coordinate delivery of new technologies.
  • System Functional and Non‑Functional Analysis – carry out a range of analyses and investigations of the customer requirements to define the expected system functionality and performance targets.
  • System Design Specification – prepare system hardware and software requirements specifications and develop functional designs, demonstrating how the system satisfies the defined requirements.
  • System Functional and Physical Architecture – liaise with architecture teams to maintain alignment with the specified programmes, as well as electrical and physical vehicle architecture.
  • Verification and Validation – design and develop system integration tests and lead cross‑functional technical reviews on the systems.
  • Undertake physical testing on prototype test properties to verify system and vehicle performance.
  • Tools & Processes – identify and coordinate the development of tools and processes to support delivery of new braking technologies.

Qualifications

  • Understanding of Brake Systems development and delivery (V cycle).
  • Experience with quality and robustness techniques and standards such as FMEA, P‑Diagrams, noise factor analysis, and data analysis techniques.
  • Experience with requirements and test case management tools and processes, version control, and control strategy documentation.
  • Appropriate driving licences and experience with vehicle testing and diagnostics.
  • Mechanical Engineering Degree qualified or relevant experience.

Benefits

  • Discounted car purchase (open to family members too).
  • 52‑week maternity leave policy and a 4‑week paternity leave policy. Other parental leave policies are available.
  • A JLR company performance‑related bonus.
  • An employee learning scheme providing funding for education, training and other activities that support the development of personal skills and promote lifelong learning.
  • Access to open, employee‑led support and social networks.
  • Comprehensive life assurance and income protection policies.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.

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Posted: May 8th, 2026