Lead Engineer - High Voltage Battery Systems
FutureMotiv is delivering electrification programmes across commercial vehicles, marine, off-highway machinery, specialist vehicles and emerging zero-emission technologies. We are looking for an experienced battery systems engineer who can take ownership of technical delivery from concept definition through to prototype manufacture, testing and vehicle integration.
This is a hands-on engineering role for someone who enjoys solving real-world problems rather than managing from a distance. You will work directly with customers, suppliers and multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop high-voltage battery systems for challenging low-volume, prototype and production-intent applications.
Key Responsibilities
At FutureMotiv, you'll work on projects that directly contribute to the transition towards zero-emission transport. Our programmes span battery-electric, hydrogen and other advanced propulsion technologies across a diverse range of vehicle applications.
You'll have the opportunity to work closely with customers, influence technical direction, and see your engineering solutions progress from concept through to real-world implementation. We combine the pace and variety of consultancy engineering with the satisfaction of delivering tangible products and technologies that make a difference.
Equal Opportunities
FutureMotiv is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, neurodiversity, or socio-economic background.
We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our teams, improve innovation and help us deliver better outcomes for our customers. Selection for employment will be based on skills, experience, qualifications and potential. Reasonable adjustments will be made throughout the recruitment process and employment to ensure all candidates have the opportunity to perform at their best.
This is a hands-on engineering role for someone who enjoys solving real-world problems rather than managing from a distance. You will work directly with customers, suppliers and multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop high-voltage battery systems for challenging low-volume, prototype and production-intent applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development of high-voltage lithium-ion battery systems from requirements capture through design release, integration, validation and production readiness.
- Define battery system architectures including cell selection, module design, pack design, electrical distribution, protection strategies and thermal management concepts.
- Support prototype build activities, battery assembly, commissioning, fault finding and engineering rework.
- Generate and manage system requirements, technical specifications, DFMEA activities and design verification plans.
- Work closely with simulation engineers to define and review structural, thermal, electrical and safety analyses, ensuring results are translated into robust engineering solutions.
- Specify and manage battery subsystem suppliers, including cells, BMS, cooling systems, enclosures, HV components and electrical interfaces.
- Lead technical discussions with customers, suppliers and project stakeholders.
- Develop test strategies and oversee component, subsystem and vehicle-level validation activities.
- Design and commission test rigs, analyse test data and drive issue resolution through structured root cause analysis.
- Ensure compliance with functional safety, high-voltage safety and relevant automotive standards and regulations.
- Support engineering reviews, design releases and engineering change management activities throughout the programme lifecycle.
- Mentor and support junior engineers across battery, electrical and systems engineering disciplines.
- Degree qualified in Electrical, Electronic, Automotive, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Typically 8+ years' experience delivering high-voltage battery or electrified powertrain systems.
- Proven experience developing lithium-ion battery systems within an OEM, Tier 1 supplier, motorsport, specialist vehicle or advanced engineering environment.
- Strong understanding of battery pack architecture, electrical distribution systems and battery integration.
- Experience of battery management systems (BMS), including SOC, SOH, balancing strategies, diagnostics and fault management.
- Good understanding of battery thermal management, cooling system design and thermal performance considerations.
- Familiarity with HV safety concepts including HVIL, insulation monitoring, manual service disconnects, contactor control and fault protection strategies.
- Practical experience of battery testing, development builds, fault investigation and validation activities.
- Working knowledge of automotive development processes including requirements management, DVP&R, FMEA, engineering change management and release processes.
- Experience supporting compliance to standards such as ISO 26262, UN ECE R100 and UN 38.3.
- Comfortable working directly with customers and suppliers in a technically demanding environment.
- Strong engineering ownership and accountability.
- Hands-on approach with a willingness to get involved in prototype build and test activities.
- Pragmatic problem solver who can balance engineering rigour with programme delivery.
- Self-motivated and capable of operating with minimal supervision.
- Excellent communication skills and confidence engaging with customers at both technical and programme level.
- Adaptable and comfortable working across multiple projects and technologies.
- Able to operate effectively within a fast-moving consultancy and customer-facing environment.
At FutureMotiv, you'll work on projects that directly contribute to the transition towards zero-emission transport. Our programmes span battery-electric, hydrogen and other advanced propulsion technologies across a diverse range of vehicle applications.
You'll have the opportunity to work closely with customers, influence technical direction, and see your engineering solutions progress from concept through to real-world implementation. We combine the pace and variety of consultancy engineering with the satisfaction of delivering tangible products and technologies that make a difference.
Equal Opportunities
FutureMotiv is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, neurodiversity, or socio-economic background.
We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our teams, improve innovation and help us deliver better outcomes for our customers. Selection for employment will be based on skills, experience, qualifications and potential. Reasonable adjustments will be made throughout the recruitment process and employment to ensure all candidates have the opportunity to perform at their best.