Senior Systems Engineer - ADAS Platform

REQ ID: 131677

JOB TITLE: Senior Systems Engineer - ADAS Platform

SALARY: £56,591 - £70,000

POSTING START DATE: 08/07/2026

POSTING END DATE: 22/07/2026

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.

Step into a role where advanced technology meets real human impact. Help shape the systems behind next generation driver assistance and automated driving. Build solutions that make ADAS safer, smarter and more intuitive.

You’ll play a central role in defining and bringing together the architecture behind our Assisted and Automated Driving platform. You’ll work at the forefront of innovation, connecting complex systems, influencing key technical decisions and helping to deliver cutting edge features that support modern luxury experiences. It’s a chance to push boundaries, channel your curiosity and grow alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.

What To Expect

You’ll join a collaborative engineering community focused on delivering integrated, future ready systems. Working across hardware, software and architecture teams, you’ll help create a clear, joined up vision that enables delivery at pace and quality.

• Developing coherent systems engineering artefacts for AAD platform architecture, ensuring quality, traceability and alignment
• Creating and maintaining system models that act as a single source of truth for platform design
• Driving technical alignment across software, hardware and integration teams to deliver robust end to end solutions
• Supporting evidence based technical decisions, balancing performance, safety and customer experience
• Resolving complex cross functional challenges while contributing to future architecture concepts

What You’ll Need

Along with your ambition to achieve the exceptional, there are several skills that will help you succeed here, including:

• Demonstrating strong experience across systems engineering including requirements, architecture and concept design
• Applying knowledge of embedded systems or ECUs within automotive or related industries
• Understanding operating systems and software stacks such as AUTOSAR, QNX, Linux or Android
• Interpreting complex systems quickly and translating them into clear, structured solutions
• Contributing to safety critical systems with awareness of functional safety and cyber security principles

At JLR, you’ll have the chance to flourish in an environment where individuality is celebrated and ideas are welcomed. You’ll work on pioneering products, embrace change and be part of a community that values empathy, collaboration and continuous growth. With tailored benefits and opportunities to develop your expertise, you’ll be supported to maximise your full potential while helping shape a smarter, safer future for everyone.

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.