Senior System Engineer

Role - Principal Systems Engineer

Location - Rocester, UK (Onsite)

Experience: 8+ Years

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Systems Engineer to lead the development of complex mechatronic systems in an off highway / automotive environment. The role involves defining system architecture, driving model-based development, and ensuring seamless integration of hardware and software across distributed control systems. You will play a key role in influencing technical direction and aligning cross-functional teams to deliver robust and high-performance engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end systems engineering activities across the product lifecycle
• Define and develop system architecture and behavior using Model-Based Development tools such as MATLAB/Simulink and SysML
• Manage and trace system requirements using tools like JAMA and track issues via JIRA
• Design and integrate ECU architectures, distributed control systems, sensors, and actuators
• Utilize CAN tools (CANoe, CANalyzer) for communication analysis, diagnostics, and validation
• Contribute to system design across hydraulics, propulsion, driveline, and operator control systems
• Address environmental and reliability challenges including vibration, thermal stress, EMC, and contamination
• Provide technical leadership, guide design decisions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams

Qualifications & Experience

• 8+ years of experience in systems engineering within off-highway, automotive, aerospace, robotics, or similar domains
• Strong expertise in Model-Based Design and system architecture definition
• Hands-on experience with requirements management (JAMA) and issue tracking tools (JIRA)
• Solid understanding of ECU systems, distributed controls, and embedded systems
• Experience working with CAN-based tools and diagnostics workflows
• Knowledge of off-highway machinery domains such as hydraulics, powertrain, and control systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on reliability and performance
• Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and influence cross-functional stakeholders

About HCLTech – United Kingdom

HCLTech has been a major technology partner in the UK for over 26 years, operating since 1998, and is recognized as a Top Employer in the UK for 19 consecutive years. The company serves 50+ UK‑based clients across financial services, telecom, retail, manufacturing, and the public sector, supported by multiple innovation labs and digital delivery centers across the region.

With an annual UK revenue of £809M in FY2025, HCLTech remains one of the region’s strongest technology providers.