Lead Engineer Functional Safety and Cybersecurity
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 2, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 27, 2026. Alexander Dennis scores B on the Alion truth index.
Job Title: Lead Engineer
Location: Any UK site
Our Vision & Why It Matters
At Alexander Dennis, our vision is to lead the evolution of sustainable on-road mass transportation and mobility.
We design, deliver, and support market-leading buses and coaches that help reduce emissions, improve air quality, and keep communities connected. Every role contributes to that mission whether you’re engineering, driving sales, improving production, or supporting our customers.
What You’ll Do
As our Lead Engineer for Functional Safety & Cybersecurity, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safety, security and integrity of our current and future vehicle platforms.
Working within our Architecture & Software team, you'll provide technical leadership across Functional Safety and Automotive Cybersecurity, helping to ensure complex electrical, electronic and software-based systems are developed in line with industry standards, legislation and engineering best practice. You'll lead activities aligned with ISO 26262 and ISO/SAE 21434, supporting projects from concept through to production.
This is an exciting opportunity to influence the development of next-generation sustainable transport solutions, working at the forefront of electrification, connectivity and software-defined vehicle technologies.
What We’re Looking For
We're seeking an experienced engineer with a strong background in Functional Safety and/or Automotive Cybersecurity, ideally gained within the automotive, bus, commercial vehicle or wider transportation sector.
You'll have experience working with complex electrical, electronic and software systems and be comfortable leading technical discussions, engineering reviews and cross-functional collaboration. You'll possess strong analytical skills, be able to translate complex technical concepts into practical engineering requirements and have the confidence to challenge assumptions to drive robust engineering solutions.
We're looking for someone who combines deep technical expertise with leadership capability and is passionate about developing safe, secure and dependable vehicles for the future.
Bonus if you have:
- Strong knowledge and practical application of ISO 26262 Functional Safety principles and processes.
- Experience applying ISO/SAE 21434 Automotive Cybersecurity Engineering.
- Experience conducting HARA, ASIL determination, FMEA, FTA or similar safety analyses.
- Experience developing Functional Safety Concepts, Technical Safety Concepts, Safety Plans and Safety Cases.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity activities including TARA, Cybersecurity Concepts and cybersecurity requirements development.
- Understanding of vehicle E/E architectures, embedded systems, diagnostics and software-controlled functions.
- Experience with CAN, LIN and automotive communication technologies.
- Experience using requirements management or ALM tools.
- Experience managing and reviewing suppliers delivering safety or cybersecurity-related systems.
- Knowledge of UNECE R155 and UNECE R156 regulatory requirements.
- Experience supporting Functional Safety or Cybersecurity audits and assessments.
- Engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification.
What We Offer
Because we know that to deliver on our vision, people have to feel supported and inspired:
Impact: Be part of something that’s changing cities, improving air quality, helping public transport evolve.
Development & Growth: Training programmes, mentorship, opportunities to take on new roles, broaden skills.
Culture & Belonging: An inclusive environment; your voice matters; we treat people fairly.
Perks & Benefits: Competitive salary, pension, wellbeing support, cycle to work scheme, enhanced maternity and paternity benefits.
Our Values - What Guides Us
These are more than words on a page, they shape how we work, what we stand for, and how we build trust with our customers, communities, and each other.
Safety: The health and wellbeing of our team members, and the safety of our products, are our top priority.
Quality: We strive for excellence in our products, services, and all that we do.
Integrity: We act with honesty, transparency and integrity, treating each other with respect in a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.
Accountability: We take responsibility for our actions, seeking to build trust and earn a reputation for excellence and reliability.
Teamwork: We work with our team members, our supplier partners, and our customers to pursue mutual benefits.
Sustainability: We seek long term success for our business, our communities, and the environment through responsible sourcing, lean manufacturing, and sustainable operations.
How to Apply
If you see yourself growing with Alexander Dennis and contributing to our vision, we’d love to hear from you.
Please complete our online application form and attach your CV!
We care deeply about being inclusive and we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
If you are an internal applicant, you have a responsibility to inform your current line/department manager and local human resources representative before applying for the role.
Due to the volume of vacancies and applications, we would prefer that you submit your application online. If however, you require an alternative method of applying, please give us call on +44 1324 621 672 or send an email to [email protected]