Application Development Engineer (PU)

Motorsport Network, LLC; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

On-site gym

Free daily food allowance

Job summary

Red Bull Powertrains in Milton Keynes is seeking an Application Development Engineer to design and implement embedded engine control software for the RBPT F1 ICE. You will work within the ICE Controls group to exploit hardware performance, ensure robustness, and comply with FIA rules.

The role involves real-time software development, data analysis, and collaboration with calibration and simulation teams to deliver validated control software for high-performance powertrains.

Qualifications

• Embedded software for engine control and real-time systems.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink for control development.
• Ability to validate software using SIL, HIL, DIL and dyno testing.
• Strong collaboration and communication with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Real-time development of the ICE control software for the F1 ECU.
• Turn problems into actionable software plans and improvements.
• Produce clear, readable and efficient code.
• Code validation using SIL, HIL, DIL or dyno as required.
• Data analysis and software tool development.
• Code generation environment development as part of wider Dev Ops.
• Plant model development for test and validation.

Skills

Embedded software development

Real-time software development

Communication skills

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

SIL

HIL

Job description

Application Development Engineer - ICE

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—and 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!

If you're ready to be part of something extraordinary, help shape the future of F1.