Systems Engineer

Job Title Systems Engineer Ref # 59023 Date posted Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Country United Kingdom Location Woking Business area Manufacturing Department Manufacturing Engineering Position level 5 Working time Full Time Contract type Permanent Working pattern 7:30am - 4:30pm Monday to Friday Salary N/A What to Expect You will be responsible for testing and validating s/w download, and EOL processes for our products and rapid resolution of issues in plant.  Collaboration with our partners and ensuring on-time delivery of activities will be key aspects of the role.  What You'll Do Support the implementation and test of the s/w download system.Establish and refine s/w download and EOL test processes for pre-series builds and volume production, ensuring repeatability and adherence to requirements.Identify issues in the build process and develop contingency plans to mitigate them both for prototype and series builds.Test processes and functionality and diagnose issues in EOL. Collaborate with and challenge our contract manufacturer to implement and optimize the processes in a volume manufacturing environment.Additional line on diagnostic work / systems works during the build phases (launch support)Feedback issues captured into issue management and escalated as necessary.  What You'll Bring Business Knowledge:Good understanding of electrical software / systems Broad amount of experience in an automotive systems engineeringEssential Functional / Technical Skills:Experience in successfully leading the development & validation of new S/W download & EOL test processes. Personal Attributes / Competencies: Structured thinking with an organized approach and delivery focusFlexibility to travel if required Pro-active personality with positive attitude and good people-skills able to co-ordinate cross functional teams.A calm multitasker who successfully prioritises and executes against tight deadlines in a rapidly changing environment.Strong written and oral communication skills with a demonstrated ability to communicate at Senior Management level.Willingness to develop skillset in manufacturing methodologies (lean, MTM, Line balance, RCA).  What We'll Do for You We offer a wide – ranging benefits package, which includes:Structured career development framework25 days’ holiday, plus bank holiday. Annual buy & sell up to five daysEnhanced company pension schemeDiscretionary annual bonus awardPrivate medical insurance and health cash planLife assurance benefitAbility to apply for a sabbatical of up to one year after only two years’ serviceBenefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shoppingGenerous parental leave policiesA range of wellbeing initiatives, such as employee assistance programme and free financial & mortgage advice Who Are We? No restraints. No limitations. We don’t simply push boundaries. We completely rethink them. McLaren Automotive exists to create breath-taking performance road cars.It takes a community to do what we do. A diverse group of people with many areas of expertise, united by their passion to deliver visionary products and set new benchmarks. McLaren Automotive commits to equal opportunity for all. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion is at the heart of our impact, it drives our innovation and enables us to truly create something special. Join us on our journey.