Control & Simulation Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Watford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Control & Simulation Engineer to enhance its motorsport engineering team. This role involves developing cutting-edge control software and physical models for race cars, ensuring high-performance testing through HIL systems. Candidates should have a Master's degree and substantial experience in model-based development and testing. Join a dynamic international environment where your contributions will drive advancements in hybrid propulsion systems. This position offers a secure employment relationship with opportunities for training and career growth, making it perfect for motivated individuals eager to make an impact in the motorsport industry.

Benefits

Secure long-term employment

Market-related remuneration

Training and career development

Dynamic international environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in model development and HIL testing.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle control systems and debugging C codes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in control software and model development for race cars.
• Develop and maintain HIL test systems and automate test cases.

Skills

Model-based controls with Matlab/Simulink

Functional/Physical model development

SIL/MIL/HIL testing

C code debugging

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Electrical/Electronic/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SimulinkRT

Engine Management Systems

Data analysis tools (Marelli or equivalent)

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Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

Based in Alzenau, near Frankfurt in Germany, Hyundai Motorsport GmbH is responsible for Hyundai’s global motorsport activities and primarily for its World Rally Championship program. We are currently looking for a Control & Simulation Engineer to join our team.

• Assist in control software/physical model development and validation for a race car.
• Development and maintenance of HIL test system - Software & Calibration.
• Automation of test cases on the HIL system.
• Assist in HIL application and testing of control software and hardware.
• Participate in specifying test cases based on requirements, system behaviour models and robustness analysis.
• Developing innovative solutions in the field of model-based development for a hybrid/alternate propulsion powertrain.
• Version management and documentation of the results and models.

Qualifications

• Min. Master's degree or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic/Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 3 years of previous experience in Functional- / Physical model- development, SIL/MIL/HIL testing and application.
• Good understanding of a car and powertrain (ICE and hybrid) control.
• Strong knowledge on model based controls with Matlab/Simulink, Engine Management Systems and data analysis (Marelli or equivalent).
• Good understanding of debugging C codes.
• HIL Automatic testing with SimulinkRT (or similar).
• Experience from motorsport is considered as an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills, fluent English is compulsory, German speaking is a plus.
• Flexible approach to working hours and tasks is essential.
• Motivation and ability to manage and deliver tasks to meet established commitments.
• Show you can be part of a team and create a motivating environment.

Our offer

• Secure and long-term employment relationship.
• Market and performance-related remuneration.
• Training and career development.
• Working in an international and dynamic environment.