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

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Europe; Köln; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading automotive company in Köln is seeking an Electronics Engineer & Software Developer to join their research and development team. The role includes designing and optimizing electronic systems and developing software applications for data acquisition. Candidates should hold a relevant degree, possess hands-on experience with LabVIEW, and have strong skills in programming languages. This opportunity offers unique projects within a dynamic motorsport environment and attractive benefits.

Leistungen

Competitive remuneration

30 days annual holiday

Free on-site gym

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Proven experience in electronic circuit design and PCB development.
• Solid experience with high-level programming languages.

Aufgaben

• Design and optimize electronic systems and data acquisition solutions.
• Build LabVIEW-based measurement routines and test automation.
• Create software applications to support data processing and automation.

Kenntnisse

Electronic circuit design

PCB development

Data acquisition

Problem-solving

Communication protocols

Python

LabVIEW

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

LabVIEW

National Instruments PXI

Altium Designer

Jobbeschreibung

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 a 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 team work 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