REQ ID: 130537
JOB TITLE: Lead Controls Engineer
SALARY: £55,000 - £65,000
POSTING START DATE: 17/03/2026
POSTING END DATE: 31/03/2026
LOCATION: Gaydon

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. Exceptional careers that bring world-renowned vehicles to life start here.

As a Lead Controls Engineer at JLR, you’ll be part of the Chassis Motion Control team within our Vehicle Platform department, helping shape the future of our off‑road capability across every vehicle line. You’ll work with pioneering technology, contribute to Modern Luxury experiences, and play a key role in redefining what exceptional feels like for our clients and our planet.

As a Lead Controls Engineer here, you’ll develop and enhance off‑road features using model‑based development, working hands‑on with vehicles and HIL rigs. It’s a chance to channel your curiosity, push boundaries and craft your skills alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry. This is a role where your expertise will make a visible difference, while giving you space to grow, learn and seize new opportunities.

WHAT TO EXPECT

In this role, no two days are the same. You’ll work across multiple vehicle lines, collaborate with engineers across JLR, and help shape the next generation of off‑road capability. Here’s what to expect:

• Develop and refine off‑road control features using Matlab and Simulink, ensuring they meet our technical and quality standards
• Work hands‑on with vehicles and HIL rigs to validate and verify feature performance
• Apply ISO26262 and ASPICE processes to ensure safe, robust and compliant software delivery
• Use tools such as Polyspace and MathWorks TRM to analyse, test and improve embedded software
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to enhance feature performance and support continuous improvement

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Along with your ambition to achieve the exceptional, there are several skills you’ll need to help you succeed here, including:

• Strong experience with Matlab and Simulink, ideally within model‑based development environments
• Background in embedded software deployment and working to recognised software quality standards
• Experience with ISO26262, ASPICE or similar automotive software frameworks
• Hands‑on experience validating features on vehicles or HIL rigs
• Strong problem‑solving skills, with the ability to analyse data and improve feature performance

At JLR, you’ll join a community where everyone belongs, individuality is celebrated and creativity is encouraged. You’ll enjoy an environment designed to look after you inside and outside of work, with tailored benefits, opportunities to grow and a culture built on empathy, respect and the Creators’ Code. This is your chance to unleash your potential and help shape our shared future.

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 a wide range of benefits:

• Discounted car purchase (open to family members, too)
• A 52 week maternity leave policy and a 4 week paternity leave policy. Other parental leave policies are available
• A competitive pension
• A JLR company performance-related bonus
• An employee learning scheme providing funding for; education, training and other activities which 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
• Flexible working* 
  
  

*Flexible working is offered for specific roles dependant on responsibilities. Please speak to the hiring team for details

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.