At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop and maintain cutting-edge simulator infrastructure for electric motorsport.
- Company: Join the legendary Jaguar TCS Racing team at the forefront of electric vehicle innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, bonus scheme, health benefits, and 26 days holiday.
- Other info: Inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and offers excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in electric motorsport while working with advanced technology.
- Qualifications: Master’s degree in computer science or relevant engineering discipline; programming skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 55000 £ per year.
Jaguar TCS Racing is at the forefront of electric motorsport innovation, competing in the electrifying Formula E Championship. As part of the legendary Jaguar brand, our team is dedicated to pioneering advancements in electric vehicle technology, sustainability, and performance. An opportunity has arisen for a Simulator Development Engineer to join the Jaguar TCS Racing department in a rapidly expanding and exciting work environment.
About the role
The purpose of this role is to develop and maintain our DIL simulator infrastructure & supporting systems to deliver the most realistic simulator environment.
What you will do
- Write software to replicate the real car environment virtually. This will involve, but not limited to, developing the vehicle model & subsystems, the setup interface, the data offload.
- Build and maintain in-house software applications to assist with data management, metrics, race management, energy management, and strategy.
- Understand and optimise how to use real-time operating systems.
- Maintain and develop the back-end IT infrastructure.
- Work with hardware and software suppliers to integrate their systems into ours.
- Attend DIL sessions with diagnostics support.
- Be involved in the development of graphical display systems and motion cueing algorithms.
About you
- Strong master’s degree in computer science, automotive, motorsport, or relevant engineering discipline.
- Proficient with programming languages e.g. C, C++, C#.
- Knowledge of vehicle dynamics.
- Knowledge of tyres, aerodynamics, performance control systems an advantage.
- Experience with MATLAB, Simulink, dSPACE, Atlas, System Monitor, an advantage.
- Previous experience with bespoke or commercial simulators an advantage.
Person Specification:
- Self-motivated problem solver with a “Can do” attitude and high levels of initiative.
- Calm & confident communicator with the ability to communicate information clearly, sometimes within a high-pressure / time-sensitive environment.
- Flexibility to occasionally work long hours or weekends when supporting events.
- Excellent inter-personal skills with the ability to motivate & maximise everyone within a team environment.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Highest levels of professionalism and integrity.
Our Commitment
Our UK benefits include:
- Bonus scheme
- Aviva Pension
- Group Life Assurance
- Group Income Protection
- Electric Car Scheme
- Health Cash Plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Private Medical Insurance
- 26 days holiday plus public holidays and the opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days per year
- Childcare Benefits
- Free on-site gym access and discounted national memberships
Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Simulator Development Engineer - Jaguar TCS Racing in Kidlington employer: Fortescue Zero
Jaguar TCS Racing is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and innovative work environment at the cutting edge of electric motorsport. With a strong commitment to employee growth, our team enjoys comprehensive benefits including a bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and access to a free on-site gym. We foster a culture of inclusivity and collaboration, encouraging all team members to bring their unique strengths to the table while working towards pioneering advancements in electric vehicle technology.
