Application Development Engineer

The world around us is experiencing significant change, the greatest in generations. At Motion Applied, we’re accelerating the response to that change. Our vision is that our people and technologies will pioneer a better future. Our mission is to achieve breakthroughs in performance. We’re at the cutting edge of innovation in industries including automotive transportation and motorsport. We create solutions that drive efficiency and cost-effectiveness. We want to help to reduce the carbon footprint and become more sustainable. Our focus is on electrification and telemetry, control and analytics.

The Application Development team is responsible for developing and supporting MATLAB/Simulink based embedded control systems. The primary function is maintenance of our three SECU supply contracts into F1, IndyCar and NASCAR for whom MA develops the application code. Outside of these series, the role involves supporting our Motorsport customers' use of MA hardware and software tools to develop their own control systems and the delivery of bespoke control system projects.

As an Application Development Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and supporting embedded control system development in MATLAB/Simulink. Playing a pivotal role in the service provided to our existing customers and applying your knowledge and technical expertise to support Motorsport derived product use into other series and industries.

Role Dimensions

Some travel is required to provide track and factory support to customers along with out of office hours working depending on the business commitments. (Circa 85% Office 15% Track).

What you will do

• Developing and maintain embedded software in MATLAB/Simulink.
• Developing and running HIL, SIL and simulation testing.
• Primarily focused on US based series i.e. NASCAR and IndyCar.
• Provides support to customers developing their own software for MA ECUs.
• Provides tier two customer support to aid our track support team.
• Disseminates knowledge of Motorsport control system and MA products.
• Contributes to the track support function to maintain relevant knowledge base.
• Guides the continuous improvement of departmental procedures and knowledge base.

What you will need

• First class degree or upper 2nd in Engineering, Electronics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or other highly quantitative field (or equivalent experience).
• Experienced in MATLAB Simulink code generation for embedded control systems.
• Knowledgeable in Motorsport powertrain control systems.
• Experience of SIL and HIL test tools.
• Experience of ATLAS and System Monitor would be useful.
• Experience of electric drives used in hybrid systems would be an advantage.
• Willing to work on US time, when appropriate, to support meetings and events.

What we can offer you

In return for everything you bring to the table, we can ensure an exciting, challenging role in a dynamic business surrounded by some of the best people in their respective fields. At Applied we firmly believe it’s the relationships and friendships we create while working that make us special. We’re also aware that the world is changing and we are part of that change. We all want and need different things from our work and home lives, so, if you have commitments outside of work, we’re open to talking through flexible working options that work for you and us.

• Annual leave (25 days + bank holidays, pro-rated for part time colleagues).
• Enhanced Company Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave and pay.
• Flexible working policies, including Hybrid Working.
• Life assurance to the value of 4 times base salary.
• Opportunity to join the Applied Pension Plan.
• Company funded individual private healthcare with the opportunity to extend to partner or spouse and/or dependents at a discounted rate.
• Electric car scheme – opportunity to drive a brand-new car in a more affordable way through this salary sacrifice scheme. Employees are eligible to join the scheme after successful completion of their probationary period.

Who we are

Motion Applied (formerly McLaren Applied) are a medium-sized tech firm spun out of McLaren Group. We’re looking for people who will thrive in a non-hierarchical, growth-orientated company, self-starters who are flexible and somewhat entrepreneurial in their approach. Applied are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) and promote DEI in all we do. Motion Applied are also members of the UK Government Disability Confident Scheme.