Lead Engineer Vehicle Systems

Job Title: Lead Engineer Vehicle Systems

Location: Any UK Site

Our Vision & Why It Matters

At Alexander Dennis our vision is to lead the evolution of sustainable on-road mass transportation and mobility.

We design deliver and support market-leading buses and coaches that help reduce emissions improve air quality and keep communities connected. Every role contributes to that mission whether youre engineering driving sales improving production or supporting our customers.

What Youll Do

As a Lead Engineer within our Advanced Engineering & Concepts team youll play a key role in shaping the next generation of sustainable transport solutions. Working within the Systems Engineering Design Team youll be responsible for integrating complex vehicle systems driving requirements management activities and supporting the development of innovative electric vehicle technologies.

This role combines systems engineering requirements analysis model-based engineering techniques and emerging AI-enabled tools to support the design and validation of future vehicle platforms. Youll collaborate with suppliers engineering specialists and key stakeholders to ensure technical requirements are defined managed and successfully delivered throughout the product development lifecycle.

What Were Looking For

Were seeking an experienced systems engineer with a strong technical background and a passion for solving complex engineering challenges. Youll be comfortable working across mechanical electrical and software disciplines and have experience applying Systems Engineering principles in a product development environment.

You will have strong analytical and problem-solving skills experience managing requirements throughout the engineering lifecycle and the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams. Were looking for someone who is naturally curious embraces innovation and is excited by the opportunities presented by electrification connectivity autonomy and AI-driven engineering processes.

Bonus if you have

• Experience working within the automotive commercial vehicle or wider transportation sector.
• Knowledge of electric vehicle powertrain systems and associated technologies.
• Experience using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and methodologies.
• Experience with requirements management platforms and systems engineering frameworks.
• Experience developing or implementing AI-enabled solutions to enhance engineering processes.
• Formal Systems Engineering qualifications or professional accreditation.

What We Offer

Because we know that to deliver on our vision people have to feel supported and inspired:

Impact: Be part of something thats changing cities improving air quality helping public transport evolve.

Development & Growth: Training programmes mentorship opportunities to take on new roles broaden skills.

Culture & Belonging: An inclusive environment; your voice matters; we treat people fairly.

Perks & Benefits: Competitive salary pension wellbeing support cycle to work scheme enhanced maternity and paternity benefits.

Our Values What Guides Us

These are more than words on a page they shape how we work what we stand for and how we build trust with our customers communities and each other.

Safety: The health and wellbeing of our team members and the safety of our products are our top priority.

Quality: We strive for excellence in our products services and all that we do.

Integrity: We act with honesty transparency and integrity treating each other with respect in a diverse equitable and inclusive workplace.

Accountability: We take responsibility for our actions seeking to build trust and earn a reputation for excellence and reliability.

Teamwork: We work with our team members our supplier partners and our customers to pursue mutual benefits.

Sustainability: We seek long term success for our business our communities and the environment through responsible sourcing lean manufacturing and sustainable operations.

How to Apply

If you see yourself growing with Alexander Dennis and contributing to our vision wed love to hear from you.

Please complete our online application form and attach your CV!

We care deeply about being inclusive and we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

If you are an internal applicant you have a responsibility to inform your current line/department manager and local human resources representative before applying for the role.

Due to the volume of vacancies and applications we would prefer that you submit your application online. If however you require an alternative method of applying please give us call onor send an email to

Required Experience:

Senior IC