Industrial Placement (2027-2028) - Control Systems

Jaguar TCS Racing; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Jaguar TCS Racing offers a 12-month placement (September 2027 – August 2028) in our Formula E Control Systems group. You will work with highly skilled engineers and graduates to learn and develop in electric vehicle control and software, contributing to faster, more reliable race performance.

Applicants should be working towards a degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Mechatronics, Software or Motorsport Engineering; an understanding of vehicle dynamics is advantageous.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Working as an integral part of Car Development Team.
• Developing control strategies using the MATLAB toolchain for on-car and off-car environments (DIL, HIL) to reduce lap times.
• Developing new methodologies and test procedures to ensure high code test coverage in Vehicle Control Module, Inverter and Motor Control software.
• Testing hardware and control modules across various test facilities.
• Preparing and supporting systems on operational vehicles at test and race events.

Skills

Vehicle dynamics

MATLAB

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Mechatronics, Software or Motorsport Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

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.