ADAS Motion Control Technical Lead - Vehicle Behaviour and Motion

Jaguar & Land Rove; Gaydon; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer in the UK is searching for a Technical Manager – Motion Control Systems (ADAS). You will lead innovation in Assisted and Automated Driving, managing a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality motion control solutions. Responsibilities include guiding the product lifecycle, collaborating globally with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. This role offers an attractive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, highlighting the company's commitment to employee well-being and development.

Benefits

Access to a JLR vehicle under management loan agreement

52-week maternity leave and 4-week paternity leave

Private Healthcare scheme

Company performance-related bonus

Comprehensive Life Assurance and Income Protection policies

Qualifications

• Proven experience with safety-critical software and systems, ensuring compliance with standards.
• In-depth knowledge of system and software engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full product lifecycle for a motion control system.
• Drive complex, cross-functional projects in control system design.
• Collaborate globally with stakeholders across multiple teams.

Skills

Safety-Critical Expertise

Engineering Development Lifecycle

Structured Problem Solving

Functional Safety & Cybersecurity

Quality & Robustness Engineering

Domain Knowledge

Leadership & Strategic Planning

Education

Relevant certifications in engineering or control systems

Job description

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REQ ID: 128976
JOB TITLE: ADAS Motion Control Technical Lead - Vehicle Behaviour and Motion
SALARY: £75,000 - £95,000
POSTING START DATE: 16/12/2025

POSTING END DATE: 05/01/2026
LOCATION: Gaydon, Warwick, UK

Product Engineering at JLR is centred on innovation and creativity. From advanced driver assistance systems to developing the future of electric propulsion, the opportunities to create exceptional experiences for the future of motoring are wide‑range. You'll work alongside industry experts to drive product strategy, manage programs, analyse performance, and lead transformation initiatives. Exceptional careers that bring world‑renowned vehicles to life start here.

Join JLR as a Technical Manager – Motion Control Systems (ADAS).

Are you ready to shape the future of driving? We’re looking for a Technical Manager to lead innovation in Assisted and Automated Driving within our Motion Control Systems team. This is your chance to work at the forefront of technology, developing advanced control systems that deliver exceptional vehicle behaviour and pave the way towards full autonomy.

In this role, you’ll guide a multidisciplinary team responsible for creating next‑generation solutions for lateral and longitudinal motion control, bridging the gap between Vehicle Platforms and Digital Product Platforms. From ADAS Level 1 through to Level 4 autonomy, you’ll be driving projects that combine model‑based design, cutting‑edge software development, and visionary leadership.

WHAT TO EXPECT

In this role, you’ll play a key part in delivering high‑quality outcomes and supporting the wider team through a range of responsibilities, including –

• Lead the full product lifecycle for a motion control system—from proof of concept through production launch and post‑release quality management—while managing a team of skilled engineers
• Drive complex, cross‑functional projects, bringing expertise in control system design, vehicle dynamics, simulation, and automation, with the ability to balance technical, business, and people considerations
• Operate at strategic, tactical, and technical levels, shaping product roadmaps, overseeing delivery, and refining development processes in line with JLR standards
• Collaborate globally with stakeholders across Chassis, ADAS, Powertrain, and other teams in the UK, EU, India, China, and the US to align roadmaps with JLR’s vision for best‑in‑class motion control
• Manage projects end‑to‑end, including resource planning, risk mitigation, and performance monitoring, while supporting team growth through coaching, mentoring, and tailored development plans
• Ensure quality and compliance of all engineering outputs—control models, software requirements, test cases, and tools—meeting global regulations, Functional Safety, and JLR’s internal standards
• Oversee integration of motion subsystems into vehicle electrical architecture, enabling ADAS features and delivering calibration and implementation of motion functions on prototypes and production vehicles

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

To thrive in this role, you’ll bring a solid background, relevant certifications, and the following key skills –

• Safety‑Critical Expertise: Proven experience with safety‑critical software and systems, ensuring compliance with standards such as ISO 26262, IEC 61508, or equivalent
• Engineering Development Lifecycle: In‑depth knowledge and hands‑on delivery across all stages of the ‘V’ cycle, including system and software engineering principles, A‑SPICE framework, and model‑based development through to final software release
• Structured Problem Solving: Skilled in investigating component and system‑level issues using methodologies such as Six Sigma, 5D, Is/Is Not, and Fault Tree Analysis, particularly within control engineering contexts
• Functional Safety & Cybersecurity: Strong understanding of automotive safety and cybersecurity principles, processes, and standards
• Quality & Robustness Engineering: Familiarity with assurance techniques and tools such as FMEA, P‑Diagrams, noise factor analysis, and supporting data‑driven methods
• Domain Knowledge: Automotive or aerospace experience in control domains, including flight and drive control, chassis systems, vehicle dynamics, and lateral/longitudinal motion control
• Leadership & Strategic Planning: Demonstrated ability to lead and develop technical teams, balancing short‑term delivery with medium‑term planning to meet quality standards, process metrics, and business objectives

BENEFITS

This role is rewarding in more ways than one. On top of our core offering, you’ll do extraordinary work with amazing people. In addition, you can expect a wide range of benefits:

• Ability to access a JLR vehicle under our management loan agreement plan
• A 52‑week maternity leave policy and a 4‑week paternity leave policy. Other parental leave policies are available
• Able to opt‑in to a Private Healthcare scheme for you and your immediate family
• A JLR company performance‑related bonus
• Access to open, employee‑led support and social networks
• Comprehensive Life Assurance and Income Protection policies

Creating Modern Luxury requires a modern approach to work. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non‑contractual arrangement providing employees more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work. Some roles require more on‑site work, but details of this can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview stage.

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