Order Ref: 37133947
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.
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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
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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:
o Stability Control
o ABS
o Traction Control
o 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
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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
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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.