164 Vehicle Dynamics jobs in the United Kingdom
Senior Vehicle Dynamics Engineer
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As a Senior Vehicle Dynamics Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, simulation, testing, and refinement of vehicle dynamic performance characteristics. You will work on exciting projects involving chassis tuning, suspension design, steering systems, and active safety features, aiming to deliver exceptional handling, stability, and ride comfort across a range of vehicle platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement strategies for vehicle dynamic performance targets (handling, stability, ride, NVH).
- Conduct simulations using industry-standard software (e.g., CarSim, Adams) to predict and optimize vehicle behaviour.
- Plan, execute, and analyze real-world vehicle testing on proving grounds and public roads.
- Specify and tune suspension, steering, and braking systems.
- Develop and validate control algorithms for active systems (e.g., stability control, active steering).
- Collaborate with design engineers to integrate dynamic performance requirements into vehicle architecture.
- Analyze test data and simulation results to identify areas for improvement and propose solutions.
- Prepare detailed technical reports and present findings to project teams and management.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the technical development of the team.
- Stay abreast of the latest advancements in vehicle dynamics technology and automotive trends.
- Manage project timelines and resources related to vehicle dynamics development.
- Ensure compliance with automotive safety standards and regulations.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in vehicle dynamics engineering within the automotive industry.
- Strong theoretical understanding of vehicle dynamics principles and multi-body dynamics.
- Proficiency with simulation tools such as CarSim, Adams Car, or equivalent.
- Hands-on experience with vehicle testing and data acquisition systems.
- Knowledge of suspension kinematics, steering systems, and tyre mechanics.
- Experience with electronic stability control (ESC) systems and other active safety technologies.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
- Strong technical writing and presentation abilities.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage project deliverables.
- Valid UK driving license and ability to obtain necessary test permits.
Senior Vehicle Dynamics Engineer
Posted 19 days ago
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As a Senior Vehicle Dynamics Engineer, your primary responsibility will be to design, develop, and tune vehicle dynamics characteristics to achieve exceptional handling, ride comfort, and stability across a range of vehicle models. This involves conducting extensive simulations, performing physical vehicle testing, and analyzing data to optimize suspension systems, steering, braking, and powertrain integration from a dynamics perspective. You will translate customer requirements and marketing objectives into tangible vehicle dynamics targets and performance metrics.
Key responsibilities include developing and validating advanced vehicle dynamics simulation models using industry-standard software. You will plan and execute real-world vehicle testing programs, meticulously analyzing test data to identify areas for improvement and validate design changes. Close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including chassis design, software development, and program management, is essential to ensure seamless integration of vehicle dynamics solutions. You will also be responsible for troubleshooting and resolving complex vehicle dynamics issues encountered during development and testing phases. Staying current with emerging technologies and methodologies in vehicle dynamics, such as active suspension systems and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) integration, will be a critical aspect of your role. Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to the continuous improvement of engineering processes will also be a key expectation.
Lead Vehicle Dynamics Engineer
Posted 24 days ago
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The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of vehicle mechanics, control systems, and simulation methodologies. You will be responsible for defining vehicle dynamics targets, developing suspension and steering strategies, and utilizing advanced simulation tools (e.g., CarSim, Adams) and physical testing to validate performance. Leadership experience in managing engineering projects and mentoring junior engineers is essential. This position requires a proactive approach, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a passion for automotive engineering excellence. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including chassis, powertrain, and safety, to deliver class-leading vehicle dynamics.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and implementation of vehicle dynamics strategies for new and existing vehicle programs.
- Define performance targets for handling, ride, steering, and braking systems.
- Develop and validate mathematical models for vehicle dynamics simulation using software such as CarSim, Adams, or similar.
- Plan and execute vehicle dynamics testing on proving grounds and public roads, analysing test data to validate simulation results and identify areas for improvement.
- Collaborate with chassis, suspension, steering, and braking system engineers to ensure integrated system performance.
- Mentor and guide a team of vehicle dynamics engineers, fostering technical growth and project delivery.
- Contribute to the architecture design of future vehicle platforms with a focus on dynamic performance.
- Investigate and resolve vehicle dynamics issues reported from testing, development, or customer feedback.
- Stay abreast of emerging technologies and methodologies in vehicle dynamics and active safety systems.
- Prepare comprehensive technical reports and present findings to senior management and cross-functional teams.
- Master’s or PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.
- A minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in vehicle dynamics engineering within the automotive industry.
- Proven track record of leading engineering projects and teams.
- In-depth knowledge of vehicle dynamics principles, including suspension kinematics, steering geometry, tyre mechanics, and control systems.
- Proficiency in vehicle dynamics simulation software (e.g., CarSim, MSC Adams, Simulink).
- Experience with data acquisition systems and post-processing tools (e.g., MATLAB, Python).
- Strong understanding of vehicle testing methodologies and instrumentation.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
- Experience with electric vehicle (EV) dynamics is a significant advantage.
Vehicle Dynamics CAE Principal Engineer / Technical Specialist
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About the Role
With the expanding sales market planned for Changan Auto vehicles we are looking for a Principal Engineer / Technical Specialist in Vehicle Dynamics CAE, to provide expert direction and support to achieve best industrial practice in the simulation of vehicle dynamics. The successful candidate will have a leading role in simulation of handling and steering of Changan products.
Requirements
- Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering, or equivalent accredited program
- Minimum 8 years’ experience in the simulation of vehicle dynamics for or in an OEM environment
- Expert in the construction and correlation of system level and full vehicle multi-body simulation models
- Expert in the simulation of handling and steering and good experience in ride simulation.
- Expert in the construction and use of low degree of freedom models (e.g. CarMaker, CarSim, CarRealTime)
- Experience in using system targets to synthesize an appropriate suspension system.
- Experience in simulating standard vehicle dynamics manoeuvres and reporting the results in a suitable form for analysis by vehicle engineers.
- Experience in using models of varying complexity to suit the needs of the project (e.g. implementing additional component compliances to improve correlation, understanding where flex bodies are necessary, understanding uses and limitations of various tyre models)
- Experience with control system simulation would be an advantage.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Able to make occasional trip abroad (China and Europe) to support implementation of best practice simulation.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Responsible for Simulation & Modelling in collaboration with the team based in China.
- Lead the Vehicle Performance Analysis for ride, handling, and stability.
- Provide Design support and recommendation for geometry changes, collaborating with design, NVH and durability teams based in China.
- Test correlation and validation, working closely to vehicle dynamics testing team to correlate simulation results, including test inputs like K&C data, instrumental data etc.
- Report and communicate results verbally and via written report to peers and Senior Management.
Salary
Competitive salary package, negotiable depending on qualifications and experience
If you are selected for an interview, our recruitment team will contact you directly. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to inform the candidates who are not shortlisted or provide specific feedback.
Control Systems Engineer
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At Expleo, we are a global engineering, technology, and consulting service provider delivering cutting-edge solutions to some of the world’s most innovative companies. We help clients accelerate innovation, ensure quality, and improve performance across the entire product lifecycle.
We are currently supporting a specialist client focused on electric vehicle powertrain and ancillary technology development and are looking for a Control Systems Engineer to join the team and play a key role in the design and delivery of next-generation EV systems. This is a permanent role based in Oxfordshire.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop vehicle-level system architecture for EV applications
- Develop and integrate high and low voltage systems, communication networks, and sensor/actuator interfaces
- Conduct real-time embedded control software development using MATLAB/Simulink and C/C++
- Perform safety analysis and design reviews, supporting compliance to ISO26262 where applicable
- Design and implement test rigs, develop validation protocols, and support vehicle-level testing
- Perform application calibration and feature sign-off
- Conduct data logging, analysis, and simulation for control systems verification
- Document all phases of development, from requirements through to final delivery
Required Skills & Experience
- Strong experience in control system design and embedded software development
- Proficiency in MATLAB, Simulink, and C/C++ (including embedded platforms)
- Familiarity with CAN, LIN communication protocols and tools such as Vector CANalyzer/CANoe and PEAK
- Experience with system-level simulation, data analysis, and vehicle diagnostics
- Proficient in MS Office tools including Excel, Word, Visio, and Project
To meet with current legislation, right to work checks will be carried out to ensure candidates are able to work within the UK, unfortunately we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role.
Any application will be treated in a highly confidentiality manner and all conversations will be respected. For more information on the Control Systems Engineer role, please apply now!
Control Systems Engineer
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adi Automation Control Systems Engineer
We are seeking an experienced Automation Control Systems Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing control systems for our automated processes. The engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that our automated systems meet performance, reliability, and safety requirements.
The Role
Specifically, your main responsibilities will include:
- Client liaison and interpreting clients’ requirements to provide engineering and costed documented proposals where necessary.
- Design, development and programming of PLC HMI SCADA control systems and industrial automation project software to meet the customers’ objectives.
- Ensuring a project is fit–for–purpose and adheres to the project budget and schedule.
- Working within a multiskilled team of electrical design, process safety systems engineering and control software engineers to deliver a turnkey hardware/ software project in sectors such as food, beverage, chemical, marine and materials handling.
- Using your existing experience in Rockwell Automation / Allen Bradley or Siemens PLC control software design, and knowledge of HMI / SCADA systems.
- Deliver projects with software process safety systems.
- Generate all required documentation associated with software and hardware solutions.
- Provision of site technical and commissioning services.
About You
To join us as an Automation PLC/SCADA Engineer, you will need:
- Extensive amount of experience within Control System Engineering or of a similar position.
- Strong knowledge of Automation
- Strong Knowledge of design, development and programming of PLC HMI SCADA control systems from scratch.
The Benefits
- The adi Pit Stop – savings and discounts portal with Reward Gateway
- Healthcare cash plan
- 24/7 GP helpline including private electronic prescription service
- Enhanced Employee assistance programme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee referral bonus of £500 for every successful new employee
- Generous holiday allowance
- Celebration days
- Company-wide Christmas party for employees and partners
- Annual employee awards
- Long service awards
- Free workwear
The company
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Other organisations may call this role an Automation Control Systems Engineer, PLC Engineer or SCADA Engineer.
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Control Systems Engineer
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Control Systems Engineer
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What Are We Looking For?
RSE is recruiting Control Systems Engineers across our business to join us in delivering solutions to the Water industry, based out of our Basingstoke office. Youll be in involved in the development, commissioning and support of automation and control systems solutions as well as automation and control systems design, specification, programming, simulation, testing and s.
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Control Systems Design Engineer
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Control Systems Design Engineer
Full time
Bristol/Hybrid, or Derby/Hybrid, or Solihull/Hybrid (3 days per week on site)
This position is being advertised to form a pipeline of candidates for current and future positions within Civil Aerospace, therefore applicants should not expect feedback immediately. However, we will endeavour to review your CV in a timely manner.
What you will be doing
The Controls Systems Engineer shall specify, design and validate complex sub-systems, including high-level requirements for the software and / or hardware system components, this will include creation of mathematical models and simulations of control and actuation systems.
The Controls Systems Engineer is responsible for the on-time delivery and quality of the controls sub-system and the artefacts associated with the design, verification and validation of the system. This shall be achieved through decomposition of designs and development of tests, analysis to ensure that the system implementation satisfies the validated requirements.
Why Rolls-Royce?
Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount.
We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting, and connecting people everywhere.
We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future, and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey.
We'll provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. An inclusive, innovative culture that invests in you, gives you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.
What we offer
We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.
Your needs are as unique as you are. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home, or another remote location. It's a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum we're all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, on average three days per week.
Responsibilities
- Interpret stakeholder needs to develop and agree control system requirements
- Develop high level requirements into a validated ad verifiable control and instrumentation system design.
- Test and analyse control systems to support development and certification activities of safety critical systems.
- Analyse events and data to support failure investigation and rectification
- Support the wider organisation through continuous improvement and strategic planning.
Who we're looking for:
At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.
- Highly self-motivated and directed, with strong problem-solving skills and keen attention to detail.
- Professional courage to highlight areas of concern and risk ensuring suitability of a product to meet its requirements in a safe and functionally appropriate way.
- A demonstrated ability to manage tasks to completion within a team-oriented, collaborative environment or as a sole contributor on identified projects.
- Good time management skills able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment. Dynamically respond to evolving objectives and emerging opportunities.
- Good written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, able to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language.
- Keen to develop capability through appropriate training courses and workshops.
We are an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives which are crucial to innovation and problem solving. We believe the more diverse perspectives we have, the more successful we'll be. By building a culture of caring and belonging, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.
We welcome applications from people with a refugee background.
You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at Our people | Rolls-Royce
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Software Systems
Posting Date
26 Aug 2025; 00:08
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30 Dec 2025PandoLogic. Keywords: Control Systems Engineer, Location: Derby, ENG - DE23 8NX
Principal Control Systems Engineer
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Define Possible at Northrop Grumman UK
At Northrop Grumman UK, our mission is to solve the most complex challenges by shaping the technology and solutions of tomorrow. We call it Defining Possible.
This mind-set goes beyond our customer solutions; it’s the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within the community. So, what’s your possible?
Opportunity:
This is more than just a job; it’s a mission.
Are you an experienced Control Systems Engineer, with PLC and SCADA experience, eager to work in a highly regulated defence environment? We are seeking skilled engineers to join our team. This position offers the unique opportunity to design, develop, and maintain cutting-edge PLC and HCI solutions for our naval platform management systems, deployed on the UK submarine fleet. You will play a critical role in both the development of the product and the continued support in regard to in-service and through life operational capability, supporting mission-critical naval operations.
This role is ideal for engineers familiar with Siemens PLCs and large infrastructure SCADA solutions, with a specific focus on functional safety and product security.
Our UK Defence business is a Sovereign software and systems centre of excellence. As well as developing and supporting UK wide and internationally deployed multi-domain command and control systems, our work is critical to the modern backbone of the Royal Navy. We pioneer – with fierce curiosity, dedication, and innovation, we seek to solve the world’s most challenging problems.
Responsibilities:
- Capture, interpret and develop customer requirements
- Produce technical documentation in accordance with company/customer procedures
- Specify, design and test solutions for PLC control systems
- Manage data communications with third party equipment
- Develop PLC software from multiple design formats such as Block Diagrams, Flow Charts or Pseudo Code
- Validate software designs through analysis and test
- Support the preparation of contract changes and proposals
- Be aware of and comply with company standards of conduct and all relevant statutory requirements
- Provide input to project meetings and team briefings
- Undertake any other reasonable task as requested
Benefits:
We can offer you a range of flexible and hybrid working options to suit you, including optional compressed working schedule with every other Friday off. Our benefits including private health care, career development opportunities and performance bonuses. For a comprehensive list of benefits, speak to our recruitment team.
We are looking for:
- Design and integration of large-scale PLC Control Systems based on Siemens S7-300/400 (Step 7 Professional Classic).
- Experience of Fault Tolerant, High Availability and Safety Integrated PLC Solutions
- Experience of Industrial Communication protocols and networking standards such as; Profibus, Profinet, EtherNet/IP, ModBus, TCP/IP, UDP and ASCII
- Production of technical documentation
- SCADA/PLC interfacing and driver configuration
- Software development lifecycles, processes and procedures
- 5+ years in a PLC engineering environment
- Understanding of testing and commissioning
- Degree, HNC, HND or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic engineering or a related discipline e.g. C&I engineering, Systems engineering
- Experience within Defence, Maritime (Ship’s machinery and control systems), Aerospace, or a similarly regulated industrial sector (e.g. Oil & Gas, Pharma or PetroChem)
Security clearance:
You must be able to gain and maintain the relevant UK Government security clearance in line with the job role (SC). Our requirement team is on hand to answer any questions and we will guide you through the process:
Why join us?
- End-to-End Involvement: Be part of a team responsible for the development of ICS products, playing a critical role in ensuring the security, performance, and compliance of these cutting-edge systems.
- Innovative Projects: Work on the design and delivery of next-generation infrastructure for naval platforms, contributing to national defence and global security efforts.
- Professional Growth: Take advantage of opportunities to grow your skills through training, certification, and experience in the defence sector, especially in areas like vulnerability management, asset management, safety and cybersecurity for industrial systems.
- Impactful Work: Work in a regulated environment with tangible real-world outcomes, ensuring mission-critical systems are secure, compliant, and ready for deployment on some of the world’s most advanced naval platforms.
Ready to apply?
If you are a seasoned PLC Control Systems Engineer, looking to take on the challenges of working in a regulated defence environment and are excited by the prospect of delivering industrial control system solutions to a unique and exciting platform, whilst adhering to best practice regarding cybersecurity, functional safety and product development, we want to hear from you!
Submit your application online. Your application will be reviewed by our team and we will be in touch.
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