Industrial Placement (2027-2028) - Control Systems

Jaguar TCS Racing; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentored by engineers

Graduate opportunities potential

Job summary

Jaguar TCS Racing invites applications for a 12-month student placement in the Formula E Control Systems group in the UK. You will work with highly skilled engineers on developing control strategies in MATLAB for vehicle control software, both on-car and off-car environments, using DIL and HIL testing to reduce lap times during race weekends.

You will be part of Car Development and contribute to new methodologies, test procedures, and ensuring high code test coverage in Vehicle Control Modules,

Qualifications

• Working towards a degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Mechatronics, Software or Motorsport Engineering.
• Understanding of vehicle dynamics is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Work as an integral part of Car Development Team.
• Develop control strategies using the MATLAB toolchain for on-car and off-car environments, DIL, HIL, to optimise the vehicle control software and realise quantifiable reductions in lap time over a race weekend.
• Developing new methodologies and test procedures to ensure we achieve and maintain a high level of code test coverage within Vehicle Control Module, Inverter and Motor Control software.
• Testing of hardware and control modules across a variety of test facilities.
• Preparation and support of systems on operational vehicles at test and race events.

Skills

MATLAB

Control strategies

Software testing

Team collaboration

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Automotive Engineering

Electronics Engineering

Mechatronics Engineering

Motorsport Engineering

Tools

MATLAB toolchain

DIL

HIL

Job description

Jaguar TCS Racing is at the forefront of electric motorsport innovation, competing in the electrifying Formula E Championship. As part of the legendary Jaguar brand, our team is dedicated to pioneering advancements in electric vehicle technology, sustainability, and performance. With a rich heritage in racing and a commitment to pushing the boundaries of electric mobility, Jaguar TCS Racing combines passion, expertise, and cutting-edge technology to compete at the highest levels of motorsport.

We operate a 12-month (September 2027 - August 2028) student placement programme within our Formula E Control Systems group. This is an exciting opportunity where you will work with highly skilled and experienced engineering professionals and graduates who you can learn and develop with - the more questions you ask the more you will gain from your experience. It is important to know that many of our industrial placements have been successful in obtaining graduate roles on completion of their degree.

To be eligible for an industrial placement within our Formula E Control Systems group you should be working towards a degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Mechatronics, Software or Motorsport Engineering. An understanding of vehicle dynamics would be advantageous.

What you will do

During the placement you will take on responsibilities such as:

• Working as an integral part of Car Development Team
• Developing control strategies using the MATLAB toolchain for both our on-car and off-car environments, DIL, HIL, to optimise the vehicle control software and realise quantifiable reductions in lap time over a race weekend.
• Developing of new methodologies and test procedures to ensure we achieve and maintain a high level of code test coverage within our Vehicle Control Module, Inverter and Motor Control software.
• Testing of our hardware and control modules across a variety of test facilities.
• Preparation and support of systems on operational vehicles at test and race events

Overall, you will contribute to make our car faster, more reliable and more efficient.

Our Commitment

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. At Fortescue Zero we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skills.

Fortescue Zero is an equal opportunity employer who values diversity and inclusion. If you have a disability,

We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.