Field Application Engineer – Automotive Networks

This position offers an exciting opportunity for someone who understands vehicle networking and is eager to apply or deepen that knowledge in a dynamic, customer-facing environment. Whether you’re an experienced engineer (perhaps familiar with Vector or similar tools) or a talented MSc graduate looking to launch your career in automotive systems, this role provides outstanding training and development opportunities.

Your Responsibilities

• Support customers with the implementation and configuration of automotive bus systems (CAN, LIN, FlexRay, Automotive Ethernet) using dSPACE platforms
• Collaborate with engineering teams to analyse and optimise vehicle network architectures, including DBC and ARXML-based configurations
• Assist in the setup of communication networks within Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and simulation environments
• Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting for network integration and validation tasks
• Contribute to the development of internal test and demonstration systems focusing on in-vehicle communications
• Stay up to date with emerging automotive communication standards and technologies

Your Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Automotive, or Computer science Engineering (MSc preferred)
• Strong understanding of automotive communication protocols – CAN, LIN, FlexRay, and Automotive Ethernet
• Familiarity with network configuration or analysis tools (e.g. dSPACE, Vector CANoe, CANalyzer, ETAS, or similar)
• Good understanding of embedded systems and ECU testing
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and customer interaction skills
• A self-motivated problem solver with curiosity and initiative
• Based near Warwick, with willingness to travel occasionally across the UK and Europe

Why Join dSPACE

Working at dSPACE means joining a company at the forefront of automotive innovation — from simulation and testing to autonomous and electric vehicle development.
We offer:

• A permanent position in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment
• Attractive salary package, dependent on experience
• 30 days annual holiday plus bank holidays
• Structured training and development opportunities on dSPACE tools
• A culture that values initiative, teamwork, and continuous learning

If this opportunity excites you, we’d love to hear from you.
Please send your application to careers@dspace.co.uk., quoting reference FAE-NET-2025.