Automotive Electrical Engineer

About the Role

As an Electrical Systems Engineer, you'll play a key role in the design, development, testing and validation of advanced electronic systems focused on occupant health and wellbeing.

Working within Bentley's Electrical & Electronic Infrastructure team, you'll collaborate with software engineers, suppliers and Volkswagen Group counterparts to deliver innovative features from concept through to production. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a brand-new capability being developed specifically for Bentley vehicles.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver advanced systems and features.
• Support system development throughout the full product life cycle, from concept and requirements through to validation, release and ongoing support.
• Perform system testing, fault finding, diagnostics and root cause analysis.
• Define and manage system and software requirements.
• Work closely with software engineers, suppliers and VW Group stakeholders.
• Support feature maturity, validation activities and vehicle integration.
• Participate in technical reviews, workshops and supplier meetings in the UK and Europe.
• Take ownership of engineering tasks, milestones and technical deliverables.

What We're Looking For

Essential

Desirable

Essential

• Degree-level qualification (ideally Master's) in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, Information Technology or a related discipline.
• Experience in systems engineering, software-integrated products or vehicle electronics.
• Strong diagnostic, problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilities.
• Knowledge of automotive electronic hardware, software and vehicle systems.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Automotive industry experience.
• Experience with Vector tools including CANoe, CAN and BAP development.
• Familiarity with Volkswagen Group diagnostic tools.
• Knowledge or interest in health, wellbeing or biomedical technologies.
• German language skills.

Why Apply?

Join a prestigious global luxury automotive brand

Work on innovative, first-of-its-kind vehicle technology

Hybrid working model with flexibility around on-site collaboration

Opportunity for UK and European travel

Be part of a talented engineering team delivering cutting-edge customer experiences

Gain exposure to advanced software, systems and vehicle development programmes