Electronics Controls Systems Engineer - Automotive

Company Description

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.

Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world—today.

Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!

Job Description

As an Electronics Controls Systems Engineer, you will join Peterborough team to support our activities within the Automotive sector. 

This role will focus on the design, development, integration, and validation of electrical and electronic control systems, including subsystem architecture, cabling and wiring design, embedded control integration, and communication networks.

• Location: Peterborough
• On Site: 5 days 
• Clearance: BPSS 
• Experience Level: 7-15 

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop electrical and electronic control systems for complex engineering applications
• Create and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and subsystem architectures using Creo Schematics
• Support control systems design and integration activities across embedded and electrical systems
• Develop and integrate electrical subsystems, including sensors, actuators, controllers, and communication interfaces
• Define and manage cabling layouts, wiring architectures, and power/signal distribution systems
• Support Ethernet-based communication systems and vehicle/machine network integration
• Collaborate with software, systems, mechanical, and manufacturing engineering teams to ensure seamless system integration
• Participate in system validation, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities
• Support Model-in-the-Loop (MiL), Software-in-the-Loop (SiL), and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) testing activities where applicable
• Manage Electrical Bills of Materials (BOMs), engineering changes, and configuration control
• Ensure compliance with electrical standards, EMC requirements, grounding principles, and safety regulations
• Produce technical documentation, design reports, and release documentation

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Strong background in electronics controls systems and electrical integration.
• Experience with MATLAB / Simulink for model-based design and code generation.
• Knowledge of MiL, SiL, and HiL validation processes.
• Proficiency in electrical schematic tools such as, ethernet, Creo Schematics and Visio.
• Understanding of subsystem integration, interfaces, signal integrity, and power distribution.
• Experience with BOM management and engineering change processes.
• Knowledge of electrical standards, EMC, grounding, and safety compliance.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Control Engineering, Mechatronics, Automotive Engineering, or related discipline.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience in calibration and commissioning of control systems.
• Familiarity with CANbus, PLCs, industrial automation, or mobile machinery systems.
• Experience within regulated sectors such as Automotive or Energy, 
• Understanding of functional safety standards.

Additional Information

Why join us? 

We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.

At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.

Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.

In short you get: 

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style 
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle & Tech Scheme 
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes. 

ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. 

This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.

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