Industrial Placement (2027-2028) - Control Systems - Jaguar TCS Racing

targetjobs UK; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Jaguar TCS Racing, competing in the Formula E Championship, offers a 12-month student placement in the Control Systems group. You will work with highly skilled engineers, learning to develop control strategies using the MATLAB toolchain for on-car and off-car environments, with DIL and HIL testing to optimise vehicle control and reduce lap times over a race weekend.

Eligibility includes progressing towards a degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Mechatronics, Software or

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Working as an integral part of the Car Development Team.
• Developing control strategies using the MATLAB toolchain for both on-car and off-car environments (DIL, HIL) to optimise 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 our Vehicle Control Module, Inverter and Motor Control software.
• Testing our hardware and control modules across a variety of test facilities.
• Preparation and support of systems on operational vehicles at test and race events.

Skills

Vehicle dynamics

Education

Mechanical engineering

Aerospace engineering

Automotive engineering

Electronics engineering

Mechatronics engineering

Software engineering

Motorsport engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Job description

Accelerate Your Career

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.

12-Month Student Placement Programme

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 upon completion of their degree.

Eligibility Criteria

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

• Working as an integral part of the 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 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 our hardware and control modules across a variety of test facilities.
• Preparation and support of systems on operational vehicles at test and race events.

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. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.