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Every role contributes to that mission whether you’re engineering, driving sales, improving production, or supporting our customers.\nWhat You’ll Do\n 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.\nWorking 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. 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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.\nWe'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.\nBonus if you have:\nStrong knowledge and practical application of ISO 26262 Functional Safety principles and processes. \nExperience applying ISO/SAE 21434 Automotive Cybersecurity Engineering. \nExperience conducting HARA, ASIL determination, FMEA, FTA or similar safety analyses. \nExperience developing Functional Safety Concepts, Technical Safety Concepts, Safety Plans and Safety Cases. \nKnowledge of cybersecurity activities including TARA, Cybersecurity Concepts and cybersecurity requirements development. \nUnderstanding of vehicle E/E architectures, embedded systems, diagnostics and software-controlled functions. \nExperience with CAN, LIN and automotive communication technologies. \nExperience using requirements management or ALM tools. \nExperience managing and reviewing suppliers delivering safety or cybersecurity-related systems. \nKnowledge of UNECE R155 and UNECE R156 regulatory requirements. \nExperience supporting Functional Safety or Cybersecurity audits and assessments. \nEngineering degree or equivalent technical qualification.\nWhat We Offer\nBecause we know that to deliver on our vision, people have to feel supported and inspired:\nImpact: Be part of something that’s changing cities, improving air quality, helping public transport evolve.\nDevelopment & Growth: Training programmes, mentorship, opportunities to take on new roles, broaden skills.\nCulture & Belonging: An inclusive environment; your voice matters; we treat people fairly.\nPerks & Benefits: Competitive salary, pension, wellbeing support, cycle to work scheme, enhanced maternity and paternity benefits.\nOur Values - What Guides Us\nThese 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.\nSafety: The health and wellbeing of our team members, and the safety of our products, are our top priority.\nQuality: We strive for excellence in our products, services, and all that we do.\nIntegrity: We act with honesty, transparency and integrity, treating each other with respect in a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.\nAccountability: We take responsibility for our actions, seeking to build trust and earn a reputation for excellence and reliability.\nTeamwork: We work with our team members, our supplier partners, and our customers to pursue mutual benefits.\nSustainability: We seek long term success for our business, our communities, and the environment through responsible sourcing, lean manufacturing, and sustainable operations.\nHow to Apply\nIf you see yourself growing with Alexander Dennis and contributing to our vision, we’d love to hear from you.\nPlease complete our online application form and attach your CV!\nWe care deeply about being inclusive and we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.\nIf 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.\nDue to the volume of vacancies and applications, we would prefer that you submit your application online. 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