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Position Title: Senior Engineer - Stability Control Systems & Driveline
Duration: 10 Month Contract
Location: Gaydon
Rate: £33.88 per hour inside IR35
About the Role
At Contechs, we are supporting a leading automotive OEM in the search for a Senior Engineer - Stability Control Systems & Driveline to join their Vehicle Dynamics team.
This team is responsible for delivering world-class ride, steering, handling, and stability control systems. You will play a key role in developing and delivering advanced stability functions including Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), ABS, Torque Vectoring, Traction Control, and Driveline Distribution.
This is a highly hands-on role, covering the full lifecycle from requirements definition through to calibration, validation, and vehicle sign-off, working across multiple vehicle platforms.
Key Responsibilities
Own the delivery of Stability Control Systems (SCS), ABS and driveline calibration for vehicle programmes, ensuring attribute targets and timing are met
Support Product Owners with system development, tuning, and road release activities
Lead calibration, validation, and sign-off activities, including limit driving and prescriptive manoeuvres
Manage test preparation and planning, including vehicles, logistics, and overseas test activity
Coordinate software release activities with internal and external stakeholders
Perform fault analysis and issue resolution across functional and calibration parameters
Ensure effective integration of stability control software with interfacing systems
Produce test reports, progress tracking, and attribute assessments
Maintain compliance with Vehicle Dynamics specifications and RIS requirements
What We're Looking For
Essential Skills & Experience
Proven experience in automotive chassis engineering / vehicle dynamics within an OEM or Tier 1 environment
Strong expertise in tuning stability control systems, including:
Stability Control
ABS
Traction Control
Driveline Distribution
Advanced limit handling driving skills across varying friction conditions (Mu levels and surfaces)
Experience at European proving grounds such as IdiAda, Nardò, Nürburgring
Experience with off-road driving and traction management systems
Hands-on experience with Vector tools and ETAS INCA
Strong teamwork, communication, and organisational skills
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and meet demanding deadlines
Flexible approach, including travel and extended working hours when required
Desirable
Experience with Bosch MM6 data analysis tools
Knowledge of HiL / SiL development and validation processes
Background in control system development
Why Contechs?
Contechs is a leading automotive recruitment and engineering consultancy, connecting top talent with cutting-edge projects across the mobility sector. We provide:
Access to industry-leading OEM and Tier 1 projects
Flexible contract and permanent opportunities
Ongoing support from specialist automotive recruiters
Apply Now
If you're a driven Vehicle Dynamics engineer with a passion for delivering high-performance stability systems, we'd love to hear from you