Vehicle Energy Systems Engineer

We are seeking a highly motivated Kinetic Energy / Vehicle Energy Systems Engineer to support the delivery of class‑leading vehicle efficiency. This role sits within a systems and attribute‑based engineering environment, focusing on energy management, road load performance, and vehicle‑level optimisation. The successful candidate will bring a strong background in engineering physics, simulation, and data analysis, and will play a key role in influencing vehicle efficiency outcomes across cross‑functional teams. Location: Warwick (On-site / Hybrid as required) Contract: Contract role - initial 12 month with potential for extension Rate: £33.88 ph Inside IR35 Key Responsibilities Deliver vehicle efficiency improvements through kinetic energy and road load analysis Apply engineering optimisation techniques supported by advanced data analysis Run and interpret results from simulation tools to assess system and vehicle performance Support systems engineering activities, from target setting and requirement decomposition through to component and system validation Represent the Kinetic Energy attribute in cross‑departmental meetings Support Integrated Energy Management teams with road load predictions and simulations Oversee and support physical road load coast‑down testing Manage projects and deliverables, balancing competing requirements and priorities Present technical findings clearly to stakeholders at all organisational levels Undertake other reasonable tasks as requested by the Kinetic Energy Management Chapter LeadSkills & Experience Applicants should be educated to Degree level or HND/HNC level(ideally with a focus on Physics, Mathematics, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering) with relevant industrial experience. Experienced in running simulation tools (e.g. ADAMS, Simulink, GT-Power, Carmaker) and drawing conclusions from the results. Applicants should be self-starting and motivated to deliver class leading vehicle efficiency. Experienced in road load analysis techniques and tools Highly numerate with ability to analyse large, complex data sets. Good understanding of engineering physics Good interpersonal skills and ability to form cross-departmental relationships. Good planning and programme management skills A good communicator with the ability to communicate complex ideas. An ability to stay in control of the detail whilst seeing the wider context. An effective team player who supports team members An individual with the ability to prioritise their workload. Proven experience of managing projects and balancing conflicting requirements. Confident at presenting to all levels within the company and a proven ability to influence.Education: Degree / HNC/ HND in mechanical or aerospace engineering or mathematics