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Lead Engineer – Embedded Software

United Kingdom, Hethel · Job Posted February 17, 2026
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The purpose of this role is to develop the capabilities of the Lotus powertrain controls department, to deliver the Lotus and client objectives & to provide technical input and direction to the department. Occasional travel may be required throughout the UK & Europe to carry out supplier visits.

Job Responsibility

  • Developing and implementing engineering processes, to support the project and departmental objectives
  • Being responsible for concurrent programs for Lotus Engineering and the cars programmes
  • Displaying experience with writing C-code software, ideally for engine management systems and possibly transmission control systems
  • Being able to implement the software for new functions, test it and calibrate
  • Carrying out vehicle and engine controls system development to Lotus or customer development processes
  • Preparing for and attending offsite testing and climatic test trips
  • Creating control algorithm specifications
  • Creating and modifying calibration procedures for new or developing control algorithms
  • Designing engine control systems to satisfy the emissions and performance objectives
  • Investigating and resolving issues relating to engine and/or transmission control
  • Supporting manufacturing and after-sales departments with issues relating to powertrain controls and integration
  • Leading technical aspects of smaller projects
  • Issuing reports on development work undertaken and providing input to status reports
  • Performing and co-ordinating technical aspects of Powertrain projects
  • Preparing Powertrain technical documentation, including reports and presentation material
  • Providing guidance on implementation and calibration of control algorithms
  • Providing technical input to proposals for new projects
  • Scheduling, supervising, amending, and correlating results from emission test work
  • Specifying ECU, I/O for new systems
  • Supporting the Chief Engineer or Executive Engineer at supplier or customer visits
  • Assisting with the career development of department engineers and junior engineers
  • Understanding & calibrating the engine control algorithms, using appropriate calibration tools
  • Developing solutions relating to the integration of powertrain control systems within the whole vehicle electrical architecture
  • Implementing and adhering to health & safety regulations

Requirements

  • Engineering degree / HNC or equivalent experience
  • Thorough understanding of automotive legislative requirements
  • Thorough understanding of powertrain controls strategy and software development
  • Able to understand and write C-code
  • High level PC skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc)
  • Familiarity with calibration development tools and techniques
  • Automotive powertrain experience, with recent experience of delivering hand C-code and aspects of calibration
  • Outgoing/confident nature and ability to work as part of a team
  • Self-reliant and self-starting – takes Responsibility for overall delivery and ownership of projects and tasks to completion
  • Excellent attention to detail, communication & leadership skills

Nice to have

  • Engineering degree, masters, PhD. Membership of appropriate institution (IMechE)
  • Knowledge of advanced powertrain developments, with an emphasis on CO2 reduction
  • Advanced combustion analysis and calibration tools, such as DoE and calibration management tools
  • Calibration background, thorough understanding of the calibration process
  • Recent delivery of programs at a senior level within a calibration department
  • Thorough understanding of combustion engine development

What we offer

  • 25 Vacation Days + Bank Holidays
  • Performance Bonus
  • Future-Proof Pension
  • Private Healthcare

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