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Senior Vehicle Security Engineer

Gerrell & HardReading, Berkshire🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 9 Sept 2026

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Posted
20 hours ago
Stakeholder Management

Job Description

Are you an experienced automotive engineer with a strong interest invehicle security, connected technologies and emerging automotive threats?

Were looking for aSenior Vehicle Security Engineerto join a leading organisation at the forefront of automotive research and vehicle security. This is an exciting opportunity to use your technical expertise to influence manufacturers, insurers and wider industry stakeholders while helping shape the future of vehicle security.

The Role

Youll lead and deliver technical research into vehicle security and theft prevention, investigating emerging vehicle technologies, vulnerabilities and attack vectors.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Leading technical research and complex engineering projects.
  • Analysing emerging vehicle theft trends and security risks.
  • Researching connected vehicles, electronic architectures, software-driven systems and communication networks.
  • Developing and enhancing vehicle security assessment and testing protocols.
  • Producing technical reports and presenting findings to customers and industry audiences.
  • Working with manufacturers, suppliers, insurers and industry bodies to share insight and influence best practice.
About You

Youll have significant automotive sector experience and strong engineering knowledge, ideally with experience ofvehicle security systems, connected vehicles, electrical architectures or automotive software.

Youll also bring:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience delivering technical or research projects.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • The confidence to present complex technical information clearly.

A relevant engineering degree, knowledge of UK/EU regulations, insurance experience or familiarity with vehicle development processes would be advantageous butis not essential.


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