DiL Test Engineer in Wantage

For almost 50 years, Williams F1 Racing Team has been at the forefront of one of the fastest sports on the planet, being one of the top three most successful teams in history competing in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship. The British squad boasts 16 F1 World Championship titles to its name. Since its foundation in 1977 by the eminent, late Sir Frank Williams and engineering pioneer Sir Patrick Head, the team has won nine Constructors’ Championships. Its roll call of drivers is legendary, with its seven Drivers’ Championship trophies being lifted by true icons of the sport.

About the role

At Williams F1 Team, the Driver‑in‑the‑Loop simulator is one of our most powerful tools for performance development. As our DIL Test Engineer, you'll be helping to make all of that happen. This is a hands‑on, high‑ownership role sitting at the intersection of operations and systems engineering. You'll own two core responsibilities:

• Running the simulator: Planning, configuring and executing every DIL session with precision, working directly alongside drivers, Race Engineering, Performance Optimisation and Vehicle Dynamics to deliver sessions that hit their objectives. You'll manage the simulator calendar, coordinate with internal teams, handle data offload and post‑processing, and keep everything running to the standard the sport demands.
• Keeping it at its best: Maintaining the simulator to the highest levels of reliability through proactive servicing, swift fault diagnosis, and hands‑on repair of mechanical and electrical systems. You'll also support the integration of new vehicle models and software updates, working with specialist engineering teams to continuously improve simulator fidelity and capability.

What you’ll do

• Planning and executing DIL simulator sessions, configuring vehicle settings, sensor calibrations, track conditions and rFpro visual environments.
• Act as the operator during test programmes, keeping sessions on schedule and ensuring drivers and engineers get what they need.
• Implementing and owning a proactive maintenance schedule to minimise downtime.
• Carrying out hands‑on mechanical and electrical repairs and troubleshooting.
• Coordinating with internal departments and external suppliers for maintenance and development support.
• Supporting integration and testing of new model development, software updates and hardware enhancements.
• Managing the DIL calendar, balancing session bookings with maintenance requirements.
• Producing clear reports and analysis on test outcomes for stakeholders across the team.

About you

We're looking for someone who combines genuine technical depth with strong operational instincts - someone equally comfortable running a high‑pressure sim session and getting hands‑on with a fault diagnosis. You'll need to be organised, proactive, and the kind of person who takes real ownership of the environment they're responsible for.

• A degree in Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience operating complex technical systems - simulation platforms, real‑time control systems or similar.
• Practical mechanical and electrical skills, including hands‑on fault‑finding and repair.
• Familiarity with motion platform systems and simulation software (rFpro, Beckhoff TwinCAT or equivalent is a bonus).
• Strong understanding of vehicle dynamics principles in a motorsport context.
• Excellent communication skills - you'll work across engineering, operations and driver‑facing environments.
• Organised, solutions‑focused, and calm under pressure in a fast‑moving environment.

Additional Information

Williams F1 Team is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.