Electronics Engineer & Software Developer (m/f/d) Wind Tunnel

Don’t just go to work; become part of a unique company within a fast-moving industry. TOYOTA RACING – creating excitement through team spirit and advanced technology!

We are looking for an Electronics Engineer & Software Developer (m/f/d) to be part of our research and development, customer and works motorsport team in Cologne, Germany. Are you a team player who thrives on responsibility, with strong analytical and negotiating skills? Then you are the right person to take on this challenge. Experience teamwork and be inspired by the passion of our 500-strong workforce for motorsport and automotive projects.

What we offer:

• Unique opportunity to work within the Wind Tunnel Department at Toyota Racing, contributing directly to motorsport aerodynamic development
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities, instrumentation, and simulation technologies
• Exciting projects and a place for technical freedom and innovation to get things moving
• Attractive benefits packages e.g. competitive remuneration, social benefits, 30 days annual holiday, free on-site gym
• A challenging, fulfilling workplace in a multi-national company within a familiar atmosphere - driven by fascination and passion

Your tasks:

• Design, develop, and optimize electronic systems, PCBs, sensors, and data acquisition solutions used in wind tunnel operations.
• Build and maintain LabVIEW-based measurement routines, test automation frameworks, and control interfaces for wind tunnel equipment.
• Create software applications and tools (MATLAB, Python, C/C++, C#, etc.) to support data processing, instrumentation control, automation, and workflow efficiency.
• Perform troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and validation of both hardware and software systems.
• Collaborate closely with aerodynamicists, mechanical engineers, instrumentation engineers, and operations teams.
• Evaluate new technologies and propose improvements for instrumentation accuracy, stability, and efficiency.
• Ensure full documentation of designs, test procedures, maintenance actions, and technical specifications.
• Support continuous development of wind tunnel measurement capabilities and enhancement of system reliability.

Your profile:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in electronic circuit design, PCB development, component selection, and system integration.
• Solid experience with at least one high-level programming language (Python, C#, Java, or similar).
• Practical, hands-on expertise in LabVIEW (required), including data acquisition, instrument control, software architectures, LabVIEW Real-Time, FPGA programming, and automated testing.
• Practical, hands-on expertise with National Instruments PXI, CompactRIO, and CompactDAQ devices.
• Strong understanding of communication protocols (CAN, Ethernet, EtherCAT)
• Experience with embedded Linux or real-time operating systems (RTOS)
• Familiarity with PCB design tools (Altium Designer, KiCad, Eagle)
• Competence with laboratory measurement equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, multimeters, and logic analyzers.
• Ability to design, validate, and maintain electronic hardware for long-term operational stability
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a methodical and detail-oriented approach
• Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal