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

• 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

• 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.