REQ ID: 131185

JOB TITLE: Lead Systems Engineer - Audio

LOCATION: HU - Budapest

Reimagine the future of modern luxury at JLR Hungary. Here you'll find roles from technical to supply chain. You'll collaborate with global teams across multiple sites and work with cutting-edge innovations to deliver extraordinary experiences. Your work will directly shape the next generation of our iconic brands. Come, create an exceptional future.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reimagine the future of modern luxury at JLR Hungary. Here you'll find roles from technical to supply chain. You'll collaborate with global teams across multiple sites and work with cutting-edge innovations to deliver extraordinary experiences. Your work will directly shape the next generation of our iconic brands. Come, create an exceptional future.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• System Functional and Non-Functional Analysis - carry out a range of analysis and investigations of the customer requirements to define the expected system functionality and their performance targets.
• Evaluate multiple system design concepts and maintain integrity between system and its components to arrive at a harmonised solution
• System Functional and Physical Architecture - Liaise with architecture teams to maintain alignment with the specified programmes, as well as electrical and physical vehicle architecture. 
• System Design Specification – prepare system requirements specification and developing functional designs, demonstrating how the system satisfies the defined customer requirements
• System Integration – Define system logical and physical architecture, Interface Control Document and a system integration plan.
• Verification and Validation - Design and develop system integration tests 

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Own end‑to‑end system definition for audio and NVH‑related features across the vehicle platform. 
• Translate high‑level product goals into clear system requirements, architectures, and interface definitions.
• Lead cross‑functional technical discussions spanning hardware, software, acoustics, UX, and vehicle integration.
• Drive system-level trade‑off analysis, risk identification, and mitigation planning
• Ensure robust integration of audio features with vehicle networks, sensors, ECUs, and cloud‑connected services
• Guide system modelling, simulation, and validation activities. 

THE BENEFITS

 
This role is rewarding in more ways than one. On top of our core offering, you’ll do extraordinary work with amazing people. In addition, you can expect the following benefits:
 
    • Join us for the next level of your career and help develop solutions that shape the future of cars
    • Be part of an international, inclusive, and open-minded team where you have actual influence on the processes
    • See the product you’re working on come to life from testing all the way to production
    • Work flexibly with high percentage of home office or from our award-winning office
    • Competitive salary and performance related bonus scheme
    • Health and life insurance and cafeteria package
    • Various company programs such as charity events or our regular board game club.

Creating Modern Luxury requires a modern approach to work. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work.

Some roles require more on-site work, but details of this can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview stage.

We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs.

Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. If you’re unsure that you meet the full criteria of a role– but you're interested in where it could take you – we still encourage you to apply.

We believe in people’s ability to grow and develop within their role – it’s what makes living the exceptional with soul possible.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.