Summary

YASA is looking for a Lead Systems Engineer to join and lead a small, dynamic team of R&D engineers within our Innovation team. Reporting to the CTO, You will be involved in a range of different R&D projects, undertaking simulation and advanced engineering on our different axial flux motor solutions. You will analyse and manage requirements, functionality, and system design, throughout their lifecycle, including customer requirements, interfaces, system and sub-system requirements.

• Management of technical project requirements.
• Data analysis of motor performance from internal and external data sources in development and production.
• Contribute to the wider R&D efforts at YASA, involving simulation, data analysis and lab work.
• Coordination of simulations and test data delivery to customers
• Interface with the customer to schedule test data delivery.
• Generate reports and presentations to communicate information to internal and external stakeholders.
• Management of requirements for innovation projects, being the main interface between the customer and internal development teams (performance/magnetic, inverter, and design)
• Manage team workload and stakeholders to ensure efficient working and impactful delivery.
• Train and mentor junior Developers and Engineers

To succeed in this role, we believe you'll need:

• A degree or equivalent in relevant discipline with proven experience in a systems engineering.

• Considerable industrial experience in the development of electric powertrain systems.
• Strong understanding of electric motor design and performance characteristics.
• Experience of managing technical requirements.
• Some experience with control or electronics.
• Working knowledge of fundamental physics concepts.
• Experience of managing a cross-functional team of engineers.
• Working knowledge of Functional Safety topics, ISO 262626
• To be a highly motivated individual with the ability to infuse change and energy at all levels within the business.
• To be a strong leader with the ability to train and grow a small team.

Our mission is to lead the design and delivery of the best electric motor technology available. We believe that diversity of thought, and experience is a key driver of innovation. Research shows that while men apply to jobs if they meet ~60% of criteria, women and those in traditionally underrepresented groups tend to only apply if they check all boxes. So if you think you have what it takes but don’t meet every single point, please still get in touch. We’d love to have an initial chat and see if you could add value.

Benefits:

• Discretionary bonus
• 28 days’ holiday
• Pension scheme
• Private medical plan with Bupa
• 4 x death in service
• Company car scheme

About YASA

YASA, a Mercedes Benz group company, is leading the way in EV Motor Revolution with our patented and unique Axial Flux Technology. Our motor is more powerful, lighter, and smaller than our competitors. Our spirit of innovation drives us to continually explore and test new technologies, a mindset that exists from early-stage R&D projects through to manufacturing optimisation. We stay true to the freedom and flexibility that drove our success as a start-up, alongside having the stability, security, and roadmap of an established organisation.