Control Systems Engineer

TN United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting contract opportunity for a Control Systems Engineer with F1/Motorsport experience. Responsibilities include developing electronic control systems and managing ECU calibrations. Ideal candidates will have experience with McLaren Applied tools and a relevant engineering degree.

Qualifications

• Solid experience with McLaren Applied tools.
• Proven track record in developing real-time control system software.

Responsibilities

• Development of electronic control systems for on-car use.
• Ownership of control systems projects from specification to maintenance.
• Provide factory and track support for race events.

Skills

Mathematical skills

Analytical skills

Control theory knowledge

Data-driven problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Good degree in a relevant engineering discipline

Tools

Matlab Simulink

Stateflow

McLaren Applied SECU

Atlas

System Monitor

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Control Systems Engineer, Northamptonshire

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Posted:

17.05.2025

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01.07.2025

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Job summary

An exciting contract opportunity for a Control Systems Engineer with proven F1/Motorsport experience and use of McLaren Applied tools - SECU, Atlas and System Monitor. Immediate start, Outside IR35.

Key skills required for this role

Important

On-site/Hybrid working arrangement

Responsibilities

• Development of electronic control systems for on-car use, HIL simulator, DIL simulator and test facilities.
• Ownership of control systems projects, from specification, through to implementation, testing, delivery, and maintenance.
• Development and management of ECU calibrations, set up and projects.
• Development of software/tools for configuration, calibration, data monitoring/analysis, and performance optimisation of electronic control and data systems.
• Provide development support for the standard ECU software and calibration to achieve optimal car performance.
• Investigate control systems issues using telemetry, HIL, and SIL tools, providing feedback on resolutions to project owners.
• Development of HIL simulations and plant models for improved systems testing and calibration.
• Development of coding standards and systems engineering development methodologies.
• Provide factory and possibly track support for race and test events for control systems operation when necessary.

Requirements

• Good degree in a relevant engineering discipline (Electronics, Mechanical, Automotive, Mechatronics).
• Solid experience with McLaren Applied SECU, Atlas, and System Monitor.
• Strong mathematical/analytical skills and control theory knowledge.
• Experience in modeling/simulation of electronic control systems with mechanical/hydraulic/electrical elements.
• Proven track record in developing real-time control system software using Matlab Simulink/Stateflow/autocoding tools.
• Knowledge of high-speed data acquisition and analysis systems configuration and operation.
• Data-driven problem solving approach.
• Flexible attitude and ability to work as part of a team in a changing environment.
• Ideally, experience with F1 or top-level motorsport control systems.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

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