Application Development Engineer

Van Amersfoort Racing; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

On-site gym

Free daily meals

Job summary

Red Bull Powertrains in Milton Keynes is seeking an Application Development Engineer to develop embedded engine control software for the RBPT F1 ICE within the ICE Controls group. You will exploit hardware performance, ensure robustness and adhere to FIA regulations, taking requirements from trackside, calibration and simulation groups.

You'll work in real-time development for the ICE control application (MATLAB/Simulink) targeting the F1 Standard ECU, turning problems into actionable software

Qualifications

• Embedded software experience for ICE control.
• Real-time embedded systems knowledge and robustness.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink and verification methods.

Responsibilities

• Real-time development of ICE control application for F1 ECU.
• Translate issues into actionable software plans.
• Produce clear, readable code and validate via SIL/HIL/DIL or dyno.
• Data analysis, software tool development and plant model work.

Skills

Embedded software development

Real-time systems

Communication skills

Collaboration

Problem solving

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

SIL/HIL/DIL testing

Job description

Join Red Bull Powertrains and be part of a team pushing the limits of innovation and performance in Formula 1 power unit technology. If you're a passionate engineer, problem-solver, or technical expert, this is your chance to help shape the future of motorsport at the highest level. Are you ready for the challenge?

The Application Development Engineer role is to develop embedded engine control software for the RBPT F1 Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) working as part of the ICE Controls group within the broader RBPT PU Controls group. The software must exploit hardware performance potential, ensure operational and mechanical robustness and adhere to FIA regulations. Requirements come from trackside, calibration and simulation groups as well as from within the ICE Controls team.

Key Accountabilities:

• Real-time application development of the ICE control application, typically in MATLAB/Simulink, targeting the F1 Standard ECU
• Turn problems and shortcomings into positive plans of action for software development
• Produce clear, readable and efficient code
• Code validation using SIL, HIL, DIL or dyno as required
• Data analysis
• Software tool development
• Code generation environment development as part of wider Dev Ops
• Plant model development for test and validation

Key Competencies:

• Embedded software development
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

At Red Bull Powertrains, we push the limits, fight for every victory, and get things done with relentless focus. Joining us means being part of a high-performance team that thrives on collaboration, trust, and ambition. We celebrate wins, learn from challenges, and take our work seriously—but not ourselves.

Alongside a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy:

• Bonuses,
• Private healthcare,
• A pension scheme,
• On-site gym,
• Free daily food allowance
• And many more!