Senior Systems Engineer Stoke on Trent area, Staffordshire, UK £50-65k + benefits This is a new opening for a senior / lead systems engineer to lead a small team of software and systems engineers on the design and development of new technologies and systems for off-highway vehicles. The ability to mentor, technically lead people and projects would be required. Also an understanding of electronics, electrical systems and / or model-based software (embedded C, Matlab / Simulink) would be great. Required: * 7+ years of post-academic full lifecycle experience of developing systems or software for control / mechatronic systems. * Experience working in the automotive, marine, rail, avionics or similar safety critical domain would be desirable. * Ability to technically lead / mentor junior engineers. * The ability to capture and develop requirements into technical product specifications would be needed. * An understanding of model based software would be preferred. * Electronics / electrical systems engineering would be great. * Experience of safety critical systems would be great also. The senior systems engineer should have experience of technical leadership and an understanding of model based software (Matlab / Simulink) applied to the development of control or mechatronic systems ideally for automotive vehicle systems or similar. The role will involve working within a team of experienced engineers on the development of new and future technology developments. This could include engine / gearbox control, HMI / steering / controls, HVAC, object detection / Radar / ADAS features, etc. NOTE: the company is migrating to model based software development, hence an understanding or experience of model based software (Matlab / Simulink) would be preferred. Skills / Experience required: Senior Systems Engineer * 7+ years of post-academic full lifecycle experience of developing systems or software for control / mechatronic systems. * Experience working in the automotive, marine, rail, avionics or similar safety critical domain would be desirable. * Ability to technically lead / mentor junior engineers. * The ability to capture and develop requirements into technical product specifications would be needed. * An understanding of model based software would be preferred. * Electronics / electrical systems engineering would be great. Others (beneficial): Senior Systems Engineer * Experience of working on safety critical systems would be beneficial * Experience working in the automotive, marine, rail, avionics or similar safety critical domain would be desirable. * Network systems / protocols – e.g. CAN, Ethernet, CANalyzer, CANoe or CANape * Problem solving and analysis (FMEA, FTA, 8D) * The ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Our client is offering a competitive salary of £50,000 - £65,000 for this position, depending on experience. In addition, you will also be part of a supportive and collaborative team that will help you to develop your skills and progress your career. Relocation assistance can be provided and work visas also. This senior systems development role is based onsite and is commutable from Rocester, Stoke on Trent, Northwich, Crewe, Macclesfield. Derby, Birmingham, Uttoxeter, Stafford, and Burton