DIL Test Engineer

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Vale of White Horse; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Williams F1 Team is seeking a hands-on operator for the full-motion Driver-in-the-Loop simulator. You will own the operation, maintenance, and execution of sessions across Driver Academy, Heritage, and Commercial programmes, ensuring reliability and precision.

Working with drivers, engineers, and commercial partners, you will configure models, set up hardware and software, lead sessions on the day, and manage downtime with a proactive maintenance schedule to keep the calendar balanced.

Qualifications

• Experience operating simulation, real-time control, or complex technical facilities.
• Practical mechanical and electrical skills, including basic repairs.
• Familiarity with motion platforms and simulation software such as rfpro or Beckhoff TwinCAT is a bonus.
• Strong data acquisition and telemetry knowledge.
• Methodical session planning, configuration, and data management.
• High standards of documentation across maintenance and configurations.
• Solution-focused, proactive, and able to ask for help when needed.
• Strong communicator with drivers, engineers, and commercial stakeholders alike.

Responsibilities

• Own the operation, maintenance, and execution of the DIL simulator.
• Plan and deliver simulator sessions end to end.
• Configure vehicle and track models, set up hardware and software.
• Lead sessions on the day and minimize downtime.
• Manage the simulator calendar balancing competing demands.
• Maintain the facility to high reliability and professionalism.
• Collaborate with drivers, engineers, and commercial partners.

Skills

Simulation operations

Real-time control

Diagnostics

Telemetry

Data management

Documentation

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Tools

rFpro

Beckhoff TwinCAT

Job description

For almost 50 years, Williams F1 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. With an almost unrivalled heritage of engineering and racing F1 cars and unforgettable eras that demonstrate it is a force to be reckoned with, 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, in association with Cosworth, Honda and Renault. Its roll call of drivers is legendary, with its seven Drivers’ Championship trophies being lifted by true icons of the sport: Alan Jones, Keke Rosberg, Nelson Piquet, Nigel Mansell, Alain Prost, Damon Hill and Jacques Villeneuve. The team has made history before and is out to make it again with a long-term mission to evolve and return to the front of the grid.

Job Description

Role Purpose: You own the operation, maintenance, and execution of Williams F1 Team’s full-motion Driver-in-the-Loop (DIL) simulator for all non-F1 activity, including Driver Academy, Testing of Previous Cars (TPC), Heritage, and Commercial programmes.

About the Role:

The DIL simulator sits at the heart of Williams’ non-F1 programme, from Driver Academy sessions to Heritage experiences and Commercial activities. You'll ensure every session is executed seamlessly, to the highest standards of reliability, technical excellence, and professionalism.

Working closely with drivers, engineers, and commercial stakeholders, you'll plan and deliver simulator sessions end to end, configuring vehicle and track models, setting up hardware and software, and actively leading sessions on the day. You'll also own the maintenance of the facility, running a proactive schedule to keep downtime to an absolute minimum, and managing the simulator calendar to balance competing demands.

This is a role where technical precision and people skills matter in equal measure. The customers and use cases are diverse, and the standard expected is consistently high.

About You:

You're comfortable working with a wide range of people, from drivers and engineers to commercial partners, and you bring a calm, professional energy to whatever the day throws at you. You're proactive by nature, you don't wait for things to go wrong before acting, and you're the kind of person who takes ownership without needing to be asked.

You're experienced in a simulator environment with a background in high-performance or motorsport environments and a genuine curiosity for how complex systems work. You take pride in running things well, not just getting sessions done, but making sure every detail is right, every time.

Most importantly, you care. About the quality of your work, the experience of the people in the simulator, and the reputation of the facility you're responsible for.

Skills and experience:

• Experience operating simulation, real-time control, or complex technical facilities
• Practical mechanical and electrical skills, including basic repairs and troubleshooting
• Familiarity with motion platforms and simulation software, rFpro, Beckhoff TwinCAT, or similar is a bonus
• Strong data acquisition and telemetry knowledge
• Methodical approach to session planning, configuration, and data management
• High standards of documentation across maintenance, system configs, and technical issues
• Solution-focused, proactive about resolving problems and knowing when to ask for help
• Strong communicator, comfortable with drivers, engineers, and commercial stakeholders alike

Additional Information

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