Senior System Engineer – Body Control Features

Role Overview

The Senior System Engineer – Body Control Features is responsible for the end‑to‑end systems engineering delivery of vehicle body control features across automotive programmes. With 7–10 years of experience, the role plays a key technical leadership position, bridging vehicle‑level requirements, ECU design, supplier solutions, and vehicle integration to ensure reliable, safe, and high‑quality body electronics feature delivery.

Key Objectives

• Deliver robust and compliant body control feature definitions from concept to SOP


• Ensure seamless integration of body ECUs, networks, and actuators


• Provide technical leadership and decision‑making within the body electronics domain

· Lead system‑level definition and ownership of body control vehicle features (e.g. lighting, access, locking, mirrors, wipers, comfort and convenience systems).

· Elicit and manage vehicle, system, and component‑level requirements using JAMA / DOORS ensuring full traceability.

· Decompose high‑level vehicle and regulatory requirements into ECU‑level functional and non‑functional requirements.

· Define body electronics system architectures including Body Control Modules (BCMs), distributed ECUs, sensors, and actuators.

· Own and maintain Interface Control Documents (ICDs) covering CAN/LIN signals, diagnostics, and power management interfaces.

· Lead technical engagement with Tier‑1 suppliers including design reviews, requirements clarification, and issue resolution.

· Support creation and maintenance of DFMEAs, DVP\&R, and validation strategies for body features.

· Plan and support validation activities including bench, rig, and vehicle testing.

· Investigate system‑level issues during integration and testing, performing root‑cause analysis and driving closure plans.

· Support gateway reviews, readiness assessments, and release sign‑off for body control features.

· Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance within the body electronics team.

· Ensure features comply with functional safety, cybersecurity, and applicable regulatory standards.

Body Control Feature Domains

· Exterior and interior lighting systems

· Vehicle access, locking, and immobiliser interfaces

· Wipers, washers and rain/light sensor integration

· Mirror, window and seat control systems

· Comfort and convenience features

· Power management and sleep/wake strategies

Technical Skills \& Knowledge

· Strong systems engineering fundamentals and structured problem‑solving

· Automotive body electronics architectures

· Vehicle networks: CAN, LIN (Body domain focus)

· Diagnostics: UDS, DTC definition, diagnostic sessions

· Requirements management and traceability

· Electrical interfaces, IOs, sensors and actuators

· Understanding of embedded software behaviour in body ECUs

· Change and configuration management

Tools \& Technologies

· JAMA, DOORS (Requirements Management)

· JIRA, Confluence (Task and documentation management)

· OEM and supplier diagnostic tools

· CAN/LIN analysis tools (e.g. CANalyzer/CANoe)

Standards \& Compliance

The role requires strong working knowledge of automotive standards including ISO 26262 (Functional Safety), ISO 21434 (Cybersecurity), Automotive SPICE, and relevant lighting and vehicle regulations.

Experience Required

• 7–10 years of experience in automotive systems or body electronics engineering


• Proven experience delivering body control features within OEM or Tier‑1 environments


• Experience leading technical discussions with suppliers and cross‑functional teams

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Pay: £60,000\.00\-£65,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

• Private medical insurance

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