REQ ID: 129419
JOB TITLE: Telematics System Engineer
SALARY: £55,000 - £65,000
POSTING START DATE: 17/07/2025
POSTING END DATE: 31/07/2025
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.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

This is a great opportunity to join a newish but very important part of the business. You will need to have a strong telematics background and ideally working as a Systems Engineer/Software Architect within the automotive industry and be able to work with multiple stakeholders. This role will also give you the chance to travel all over the world with your job which for some will be an amazing opportunity. As part of the Connected Modules Group, and part of a squad focussing on the application development of the next Telematics and Connectivity modules, the engineer will own and control the updates to the System Requirement Document and have a lead role for the application considered.

In this role, no two tasks are the same. With lots of projects and relationships to build with people across the business and beyond, it’s a challenge that will help your career grow within an iconic organisation. Here’s what to expect:

•    Authoring System Design and System & Sub-system Specifications for Telematics.
•    Reviewing technical specifications and implement relevant technical standards for Telematics systems and vehicle network communications. 
•    Manage Software Architecture design and solving system level design problems.
•    Prepare documentation and presentation material to effectively communicate technical subject matter to senior management.
•    Define deliverables / timing & manage them through to completion.
•    For Legal Applications (such as Emergency Call, China New Energy Vehicle, Emergency Warning Services), obtain the regulation & implementing standards, proceed to requirement elicitation, develop JLR specific requirements. Once the System is ready, lead the Certification efforts (lab identification, technical documentation preparation, potential development of tools to support the testing required in the lab) until obtention of the final certificate proving compliance to the regulation

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

In addition to your drive for excellence, you’ll bring certain skills, qualifications and experience, including:
•    Relevant experience of system definition, system architecture development, requirements specification, design/performance modelling, systems integration, system assessment and acceptance. 
•    Broad understanding of a range of different vehicle electrical systems and architectures.
•    Good verbal and written communications.
•    Analytical and problem-solving skills.
•    Track record as an effective team player with strong interpersonal skills.
•    Relevant experience of automotive project management, ideally leading a project including managing a supplier (from specification cascade to delivery management to integration and validation).

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 a wide range of benefits:
•    Discounted car purchase scheme (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
•    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.