REQ ID: 131505
JOB TITLE: TEM Architect
SALARY: £58,000 - £68,000
POSTING START DATE: 18/05/2026
POSTING END DATE: 01/06/2026
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.

At JLR, you’ll help shape the future of electric vehicles by advancing thermal energy systems. This is your chance to push boundaries, work at the forefront of innovation, and make a real impact on sustainable mobility.

As a TEM Architect, you’ll play a central role in designing and optimising how energy flows through next-generation vehicles. You’ll combine modelling, simulation and engineering insight to unlock efficiency gains, improve performance, and support the transition to electrified transport. It’s a role that will challenge and grow your expertise while giving you the opportunity to channel your curiosity and see your ideas come to life in pioneering products.

WHAT TO EXPECT

You’ll join a collaborative vehicle engineering team focused on improving efficiency and performance across electric and hybrid platforms. With opportunities to influence strategy and technology, you’ll be part of work that matters for our shared future. Here’s what to expect:

• Leading system-level modelling and simulation activities using tools such as MATLAB, Simulink and GT-SUITE
• Creating and optimising thermal energy architectures to improve vehicle efficiency and performance
• Developing digital twin and physics-based models to support battery systems and thermal management
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners to deliver advanced engineering solutions
• Contributing to research, innovation initiatives and future technology roadmaps

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

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

• Bringing experience in thermal energy management and vehicle efficiency, ideally within EV or hybrid systems
• Applying strong system modelling and simulation expertise using MATLAB, Simulink or similar tools
• Demonstrating knowledge of powertrain, climate systems or heat management within automotive engineering
• Holding a degree or advanced qualification in a relevant engineering discipline, with a research-focused background advantageous
• Showing a collaborative mindset, with the ability to analyse data and translate insights into practical solutions

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.