R&D Engineer (EV)

We have an exciting role for a R&D Engineer who will join our client’s team, a developer of electric vehicles whose mission is to bring real engagement and emotion to driving electric performance cars. The successful candidate will help create the next generation of groundbreaking electric vehicle technologies. The R&D Engineer will:

• Design, prototype, and evaluate cutting-edge mechanical and electrical systems for high-performance vehicles.
• Lead technical investigations and analyse the performance of components and assemblies.
• Develop and operate bespoke test rigs for both laboratory and on-track testing.
• Work in close partnership with simulation, design, and race engineering teams to translate insights into real-world applications.
• Research and apply emerging technologies to shape the next generation of vehicle platforms.

The R&D Engineer will have

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Electrical Engineering; an MSc or PhD is a strong plus.
• At least 3 years of hands-on R&D experience in electric vehicles, motorsport, aerospace, or a similar domain.
• Strong background in data acquisition and analysis tools such as LabVIEW, MATLAB, or equivalent.
• Proven experience of calibration.
• Solid understanding of systems such as batteries, motor controllers, or thermal management.
• Innovative thinker comfortable with rapid development cycles and evolving technical challenges.

If you thrive in an R&D-driven environment and are excited by fast-paced innovation and real-world impact, then apply online today — we’ll be in touch to share more details!