Product Engineering: Future Propulsion Systems Undergraduate

REQ ID: 129970
JOB TITLE: Product Engineering: Future Propulsion Systems Undergraduate Programme 

POSTING END DATE:  21/01/2026 

START DATE:  06/07/2026 

PROGRAMME DURATION: 12 months      

LOCATION: Gaydon, Whitley, National Automotive Innovation Centre (NAIC) at the University of Warwick, Solihull 

 

Hybrid working is potentially available, depending on the area and manager. JLR is a multi-site business and you’ll be required to spend time working with different departments at several locations.    

 

Our undergraduate programmes offer a direct pipeline to our graduate scheme, which is not eligible for sponsorship. Therefore, JLR will only accept applications for this programme from candidates who would have the right to work in the UK at the point that they would successfully convert to the graduate programme.  

 

ACHIEVE THE EXCEPTIONAL  

Your placement year at university could not have come at a more exciting time. The undergraduate placement at JLR launches you into the heart of automotive innovation. Apply your learning, satisfy your curiosity and prepare for a long, successful career alongside industry experts. Arrive curious. Discover opportunity.   

 

Your future starts here. 

 

PRODUCT ENGINEERING: FUTURE PROPULSION SYSTEMS UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMME   

Fossil fuels have dominated automotive propulsion since the introduction of cars, but our priorities are evolving as we move toward the future. Before the end of the decade Range Rover, Discovery and Defender brands will offer pure‑electric options, while Jaguar will be entirely electric - and you have the opportunity to be part of this journey. 

 

As a Future Propulsion Systems undergraduate, you’ll learn what it takes to deliver the high-quality propulsion systems of the future. You’ll work in diverse environments, utilising engineering tools such as Computer Aided Engineering (CAE), Computer Aided Design (CAD), and data analysis techniques, while collaborating closely with various customer groups. 

 

You’ll gain a systems view of the entire delivery landscape for commodities and systems. Collaborating with our programme management, purchasing, and manufacturing teams, as well as external engineering service providers, you’ll contribute to creating and delivering final products that meet quality, cost, and time targets. We value new ideas and fresh perspectives - we encourage you to challenge our thinking and influence what we do. 

 

During the year-long programme, you’ll rotate through a number of placements to help you develop your technical knowledge. You’ll collaborate closely with your managers to identify the right placements suitable for your learning and growth. 

 

Explore the different teams you could be a part of below. The team you’re placed in will depend on your personal preferences and business needs.   

 

VEHICLE PLATFORM TEAM – Gaydon, Whitley, NAIC, Solihull 

The Vehicle Platform team is where engineering meets innovation - delivering world class automotive experiences. We engineer and deliver the core systems that define the customer experience - everything from Body Interiors, Body Exteriors, Body in White, Chassis, EDU, Powertrains and Accessories. We are a large, highly skilled team with a focus on integrating cutting-edge technology and engineering excellence to create vehicles that set new standards in performance, comfort and safety. 

 

As a Future Propulsion Undergraduate at JLR, you’ll join one of our specialist engineering teams—such as Lighting, Electric Drive Units, Accessories, Transmissions, Body Structures, Cooling Systems, Suspension, or Chassis. Working alongside experienced engineers, you’ll help design, develop, and test real-world solutions that shape the future of mobility. 

 

You’ll gain hands-on experience with industry-leading tools and methodologies, from concept design through to development and verification. Whether you’re working on new products or improving existing ones, you’ll make a real impact while learning from experts across the business. This placement will accelerate your growth as an engineer, build your professional network, and prepare you for the challenges of tomorrow’s automotive industry. 

 

 

ENERGY PLATFORM TEAM- Gaydon, Whitley, NAIC, Solihull 

 

The Energy Platform team unite power, performance, and connectivity to shape the future of exceptional and environmentally friendly driving experiences. Our iconic brands are the foundation of exemplary British engineering, and now we’re leveraging cutting-edge research and innovat