SENIOR MECHATRONICS ENGINEER - DRIVE-BY-WIRE & AV SYSTEMS (PADDINGTON) KEY POINTS Role based in Paddington, London Salary up to £100,000, depending on experience Senior, hands-on role owning Drive-by-Wire (DBW) and AV hardware integration Key technical position within a cutting-edge autonomy & robotics engineering team ABOUT THE CLIENT Due to continued growth, we're supporting a highly technical organisation operating at the forefront of autonomous and industrial vehicle systems. The company develops production-grade autonomy platforms, combining advanced hardware integration, embedded control, and safety-critical systems deployed in real-world environments. They are engineering-led, quality-driven, and focused on building reliable, scalable autonomous solutions rather than research prototypes. THE SENIOR MECHATRONICS ENGINEER ROLE As a Senior Mechatronics Engineer, you'll take end-to-end ownership of Drive-by-Wire systems and autonomous vehicle hardware integration across industrial and autonomous platforms. This is a highly hands-on, system-level role bridging mechanical systems, vehicle electronics, embedded control, and autonomy hardware. You'll lead vehicle bringup, integration, commissioning, and validation activities, ensuring systems are safe, reliable, and ready for real-world operation. You'll work closely with autonomy, perception, and software teams while acting as a senior technical authority on DBW and AV integration. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Own integration and validation of Drive-by-Wire systems (steering, braking, propulsion, auxiliary actuation) Lead AV hardware kit integration including compute, sensors (LiDAR, radar, cameras, GNSS/IMU), networking, and power Plan and execute SIL / HIL / VIL and on-vehicle testing Diagnose complex system-level issues during vehicle bring-up and commissioning Support functional safety concepts including fail-safe behaviour, redundancy, and degradation strategies Maintain strong awareness of DBW components, ECUs, and AV hardware ecosystems Produce clear, audit-ready technical documentation and integration evidence Act as a senior technical mentor within the engineering team ESSENTIAL SKILLS Degree in Mechatronics, Automotive, Robotics, Mechanical, Electrical, or Control Engineering 5 years' experience in mechatronics, vehicle systems integration, robotics, or autonomous platforms Hands-on experience with Drive-by-Wire or vehicle actuation systems Proven experience integrating AV hardware kits (sensors, compute, networking, power) Strong understanding of vehicle dynamics, actuators, and control systems Experience across SIL / HIL / VIL / vehicle testing Familiarity with CAN, Ethernet, EtherCAT or similar protocols Good working knowledge of C++ and Python in embedded or control environments Working knowledge of ISO 26262 and/or SOTIF DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE Autonomous vehicles, ADAS, mobile robotics, or industrial automation OEM, Tier-1 supplier, or AV hardware vendor experience Fault-tolerant and redundant system architectures Exposure to ROS / ROS2, embedded Linux, or controller programming (e.g. CoDeSys) TO BE CONSIDERED Please apply via this advert or email Daniel.Jones@searchability.com directly. For further information, call 0203 763 3888 / 07704 152 638. By applying, you consent to us processing and submitting your application (subject to suitability) for this vacancy only. KEY SKILLS Mechatronics, Drive-by-Wire, Autonomous Vehicles, AV Hardware Integration, Vehicle Systems, Embedded Control, Functional Safety, ISO 26262, CAN, C++, Python, Robotics, ADAS