Lead Brake Systems Development Engineer

Posted 17 November 2025
LocationEngland
Job type Contract
Discipline Technology

Job description

Gaydon, England

  • Brake System Engineering (hydraulic, regenerative, blended braking)

  • Vehicle Testing & Validation (track, proving ground, climatic)

  • Palliative Development (component tuning for refinement)

  • Data Acquisition & Analysis: CAN tools (e.g., Vector CANalyzer), MoTeC, Pi Toolbox, MATLAB (preferred)

  • Instrumentation Setup: Sensor calibration, logger configuration

  • Software Tools: CATIA V5/V6, TeamCenter, Excel, PowerPoint

  • Documentation: DVP&R, test reports, build books

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

  • Experience with EV braking systems and brake-by-wire technologies

  • Familiarity with global brake performance standards (FMVSS, ECE R13H, AMS)

  • Lead the refinement and validation of brake systems across prototype and production vehicle programs.

  • Plan and execute vehicle-level brake tests including:

  • Pedal feel evaluation

  • Brake bedding and burnishing

  • Stopping distance and fade testing

  • NVH (Noise, Vibration, Harshness) assessments

  • AMS and regulatory performance tests

  • Collaborate with suppliers on palliative development of brake components (pads, shims, discs, calipers).

  • Configure and install data acquisition systems (CAN, sensors, loggers) for test instrumentation.

  • Process and interpret test data to identify performance trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities.

  • Author detailed test reports, DVPs, and technical documentation to support engineering sign-off.

  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams (chassis, controls, software, suppliers) to align on development targets.

  • Support international test trips, including logistics planning, load list preparation, and on-site execution.

Drive continuous improvement through data-led decision-making and iterative development cycles