Overview

Expleo is a trusted partner for end-to-end, integrated engineering, quality services and management consulting for digital transformation.  We help businesses harness unrelenting technological change to successfully deliver innovations that will help them gain a competitive advantage and improve the everyday lives of people around the globe. 

We are seeking an experienced ADAS Engineer to join our Automotive Client’s team on an initial 12-month contract, with the opportunity for extension. The role is predominantly based at the client’s site, with an expectation of 3–4 days onsite per week. The position will also require support for vehicle build phases and occasional testing activities at external proving grounds, including Millbrook, MIRA, and international locations such as Germany and Idiada.

This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in the design, development, and delivery of advanced ADAS safety systems within an OEM environment, contributing to both current vehicle programmes and future technology roadmaps.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of Front Camera and Radar Fusion ADAS systems, delivering features such as Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR), and Automated Emergency Braking (AEB).
• Define ADAS features, attributes, system architectures, and validation requirements from early concept through to production delivery.
• Develop and maintain system specifications, validation strategies, and test specifications in line with the client’s development process (MDP).
• Own and deliver DFMEA, functional safety activities, and system documentation to agreed gateway timing, cost, and quality targets.
• Manage Bills of Materials (BoM) and support vehicle electrical architecture definition for assigned systems.
• Plan and support vehicle-level verification and validation activities, including on-road and proving ground testing.
• Contribute to ADAS product roadmaps and technology demonstrators, shaping the future deployment of ADAS technologies.
• Work across multiple systems and vehicle programmes simultaneously, coordinating with cross-functional engineering teams and suppliers.
• Support issue resolution through structured fault-finding and root cause analysis.

Qualifications

• Higher degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in ADAS system design and development within an OEM or Tier 1 environment.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and the full engineering V-lifecycle.
• Valid UK driving licence.

Essential skills

• Proven experience in ADAS feature system design and delivery, including camera- and radar-based systems.
• Strong systems engineering capability, including system specification, validation planning, and vehicle integration.
• Experience producing technical documentation such as system specifications, DFMEA, DVPs, timing plans, and formal meeting records.
• Understanding of vehicle-level hardware and software integration.
• Knowledge of automotive communication protocols including CAN, LIN, and Automotive Ethernet.
• Structured, methodical approach to fault finding and problem resolution.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage workload across multiple projects.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work within cross-functional teams.

Desired skills

• Experience with ADAS sensor fusion systems, including mono and stereo camera configurations.
• Exposure to radar system development and functional safety processes in line with ISO 26262.
• Experience in ADAS sensor calibration and tuning.
• Familiarity with Vector automotive tools or equivalent (CANoe, CANape, CANalyzer).
• Experience contributing to ADAS technology demonstrators or forward-looking product roadmaps.

Experience

• At least 3 years’ hands-on experience delivering ADAS systems within an OEM or Tier 1 supplier.
• Experience supporting vehicle builds and vehicle-level testing at proving grounds or test facilities.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver systems through gated development processes to time, cost, and quality targets.
• Experience working across multiple vehicle programmes and managing competing engineering priorities.

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges  
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects   
• Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses  
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo 

• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
  • Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
  • Communicating and promoting vacancies
  • Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
  • Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
  • Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”. 

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive