Senior Engineer Stability Control Systems and Driveline

Order Ref: (phone number removed) 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