Job Title: Vehicle System Integration Lead
Contract: 6months (possible extensions)
Location: Gaydon (hybrid/ 2 days per week onsite)
Day rate: £260 inside ir35
Our client is seeking an experienced Vehicle System Integration Lead to drive the end-to-end integration of customer features and systems into current and future vehicle programmes. This role sits within a central integration function, working across engineering domains to ensure features, software, and systems are delivered to sign-off quality in a planned and controlled manner.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the integration and maturation of customer features and functions to programme gateway sign-off.
Co-ordinate cross-functional delivery activities across engineering domains, translating plans into clear, time-based integration goals.
Ensure seamless execution across all phases of delivery, including requirements definition, architecture finalisation, network design, and test case execution.
Manage feature and system bring-up on vehicle and test assets, identifying and resolving timing or technical integration issues.
Work within Agile delivery environments, proactively identifying risks, removing blockers, and resolving cross-functional disconnects.
Maintain the Mainline Integration Plan (MIP) within JIRA, co-ordinating inputs and producing weekly consolidated integration reports.
Provide transparent reporting on feature availability and maturity to stakeholders across the business.
Support and contribute to bi-weekly showcases presented to senior leadership.
Support the Technical Group Lead in delivering fully integrated software to vehicle programmes.
Lead and participate in cross-functional problem-solving activities for complex system integration challenges.
Skills & Experience
Strong understanding of the full Systems Design Life Cycle.
Proven experience delivering complex mechatronic, electrical, or software systems at whole-vehicle level .
Excellent technical project and programme management skills.
Experience working in Agile environments using JIRA.
Hands-on knowledge of CANalyser, Wireshark, and diagnostic tools.
Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management capabilities.
Degree-level education preferred.
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McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.
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