Senior Controls Development Engineer

Alpine; Enstone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Championship bonus scheme

Comprehensive private medical healthcare

Free on-site gym access

Daily restaurant allowance

Employee-rate Alpine and Renault car scheme

Job summary

Alpine is seeking a Senior Controls Development Engineer to enhance car performance and reliability in their Vehicle Performance Group at Enstone. This role requires expertise in control algorithms, ECU software, and the ability to work under high-pressure conditions.

The ideal candidate will have relevant motorsport experience and a passion for racing, contributing directly to the team's success on the track. A competitive remuneration package and diverse workplace culture are part of the offer.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in F1 or high-level motorsport.
• Strong attention to detail and ownership under pressure.
• Understanding of vehicle systems and race engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design and validate control algorithms for vehicle systems.
• Develop ECU software and calibration tools for performance.
• Analyse data from tests and races to refine control strategies.

Skills

Control systems

Embedded software

ECU configuration

Data analysis

Scripting (MATLAB, Python)

Job description

Are you ready to accelerate your career with a dynamic and innovative team? We are looking to expand our well‑established Vehicle Performance Group with a Senior Controls Development Engineer who is motivated to contribute significantly to our relentless pursuit of excellence. Based at Enstone, this role will play a crucial part in helping us push for podiums and race wins.

Your Challenge

As our Senior Controls Development Engineer, you will be responsible for the deployment, operation, and continuous improvement of the car’s control systems. Your expertise will ensure that control software, hardware, and operational processes perform flawlessly, contributing directly to race execution, car performance, and reliability.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Designing, developing, and validating control algorithms and strategies for critical vehicle systems.
• Developing ECU software, calibration tools, and architectures to support car performance, reliability, and drivability.
• Owning the end-to-end lifecycle of control system functionality, from concept through simulation, validation, and deployment.
• Working closely with vehicle performance, systems, and electronics groups to ensure seamless system integration.
• Developing and maintaining simulation models and validation frameworks (e.g., SIL/MIL/HIL) to ensure robust performance prior to track deployment.
• Analysing data from test and race events to refine control strategies and identify performance opportunities.
• Driving continuous improvement of control system tools, methods, and processes within the factory environment.

Who We Want

We are seeking a highly motivated engineer with relevant experience, ideally gained in F1 or another high‑level motorsport environment. You will thrive under pressure, demonstrate strong attention to detail, and take ownership of critical systems in high‑stakes situations.

Experience with control systems, embedded software, ECU configuration, and race‑car electronics is essential, as is a solid understanding of vehicle systems and race engineering operations.

Proficiency in engineering tools, data analysis, and scripting (such as MATLAB, Python, or similar) is highly desirable, alongside strong problem‑solving and communication skills.

Above all, you will bring genuine passion for motorsport, a calm and methodical approach under pressure, and a desire to influence on‑track performance directly.

What We Offer You In Return

At Alpine F1 Team, you will work alongside some of the most talented professionals in Formula One, directly influencing race car performance on a global stage while benefiting from our state‑of‑the‑art facilities.

We offer a competitive remuneration package, a championship bonus scheme, comprehensive private medical healthcare, access to a free on-site gym, and a daily restaurant allowance. You will also benefit from our employee‑rate Alpine and Renault car scheme, along with a wide range of additional benefits. The thrill of driving innovation at the forefront of Formula One provides unparalleled career development opportunities within a collaborative, high‑performing, and inclusive environment.

We celebrate diversity and strive to create an environment where everyone can be their authentic selves. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences, and we are committed to leading by example in promoting diversity, inclusion, and belonging within our organisation and the wider community.