ADAS Application Engineer

Location:

Basildon (SS15) – Essex, South East, United Kingdom

Salary:

£29.59 – 38.38 per hour

Type:

Contract

Start Date:

ASAP

Contract Period:

10 months

Main Industry:

Search Engineering Jobs

Advertiser:

Jonathan Lee Recruitment Ltd

Job ID:

132777854

Posted On:

17 March 2026

ADAS Application Engineer

Reference: 56479

Umbrella Rate: A£29.59/hr, increasing to A£38.38/hr after 12 weeks (Inside IR35)

10 month initial contract

Location: Dunton, Basildon (4 days per week on site)

Are you ready to drive innovation and make an impact in the automotive industry? This is your opportunity to join an exciting role as an ADAS Application Engineer, where you’ll play a pivotal part in shaping the future of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) for cutting-edge electric and commercial vehicle programmes. Step into a dynamic environment that values creativity, collaboration, and a passion for excellence while working on transformative projects that will define the next generation of vehicles.

What You Will Do:

– Lead the development and delivery of ADAS technology applications for electric and commercial vehicle programmes.

– Collaborate with Planning, Marketing, and Program Management teams to define features and establish business cases for new driver assistance technologies.

– Manage engineering tasks to meet key project milestones, including design, development, release, testing, and launch of ADAS content.

– Oversee and coordinate with commodity suppliers, ensuring commitments and project deliverables are met on time.

– Conduct trade-off studies and ensure compatibility of ADAS hardware and sensors with vehicle systems.

– Plan, coordinate, and execute design verification and sign-off testing at both component and vehicle levels.

What You Will Bring:

– Experience in electrical or electronic systems, hardware, software development, and project management.

– Knowledge of engineering tools and processes such as GPDS, VSEM, eFDVS, AVBOM, WERS, AIMS, and Teamcenter.

– A valid driving licence for use in the UK and Europe, with the ability to travel to various development and manufacturing sites worldwide.

– A background in systems engineering, vehicle testing, or automotive electronics is advantageous.

– A relevant degree in Automotive or Engineering disciplines.

This role is integral to delivering cutting-edge ADAS systems that enhance safety, efficiency, and user experience. The company is committed to innovation and excellence, and this position offers you the chance to contribute to groundbreaking projects that align with these values.

Location:

This role is based at Dunton, a hub of automotive innovation and expertise.

Interested?:

If you’re ready to take the wheel and drive your career forward as an ADAS Application Engineer, apply today and be part of a forward-thinking team that’s shaping the future of mobility.

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