Propulsion Calibration Engineer

Job description

Job title: Propulsion Calibration Engineer

Location: Whitley, UK

Employment type: 1year FTC

Right to Work: This position is open to UK-based candidates who already have the unrestricted right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

We are looking for a Propulsion Calibration Engineer to support the development, calibration and validation of gasoline propulsion systems, with a focus on starting and aftertreatment technologies.

The role will involve vehicle, rig and simulation-based testing, data analysis and calibration development to deliver robust, production-ready solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver calibration for starting, combustion, mode transition and aftertreatment functions, including GPF, TWCC and catalyst heating.
• Conduct vehicle, rig, simulation and climatic testing to characterise, optimise and validate system performance.
• Analyse test data, identify root causes and implement calibration improvements.
• Work with software, system and feature teams to define requirements, validate functionality and deliver calibration work packages.
• Deliver calibration against agreed performance, emissions, quality and timing targets.
• Support validation, robustness testing, regression testing and production maturity activities.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation and communicate technical issues and progress to relevant stakeholders.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience in ECU calibration and electronic control systems, preferably engine management or propulsion systems.
• Practical experience of combustion and/or emissions testing.
• Experience with data acquisition, test systems and engineering data analysis.
• Proficiency with ETAS INCA/MDA or equivalent calibration tools.
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret and produce technical engineering documentation.
• Good Microsoft Office skills.
• Full UK driving licence or equivalent.

Desirable

• Knowledge of hybrid/electrified powertrain technologies.
• Experience with vehicle, rig and climatic chamber testing.
• Knowledge of optimisation, regression testing, FMEA and integration testing.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink.
• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic, Systems Engineering or a related discipline.
• Six Sigma training or certification.

Personal Profile

You will be a technically capable and collaborative engineer with a strong problem-solving and delivery mindset. You should be comfortable working independently and within multidisciplinary teams, communicating complex technical information clearly and managing priorities in a demanding engineering environment.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Whitley

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

19-09-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English