Senior Controls Engineer: Motorsport ECU & Race Data

Renault Group; Enstone; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

Daily restaurant allowance

Private medical healthcare

Car scheme

Job summary

ALPINE RACING LIMITED based in Enstone is seeking a Senior Controls Development Engineer to deploy and improve car control systems, ensuring performance, reliability and race readiness.

You will design control algorithms, develop ECU software and calibration tools, own end-to-end lifecycle from concept to validation, and work with vehicle performance, systems and electronics teams to achieve optimal track results.

Qualifications

• Experience with control systems, embedded software, ECU configuration and race-car electronics.
• Proficiency in MATLAB and Python or similar for data analysis.
• Ability to work under pressure and own critical systems.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Control systems

Embedded software

ECU configuration

Race-car electronics

MATLAB/Python scripting

Tools

ECU calibration tools

Job description

ALPINE RACING LIMITED based in Enstone is seeking a Senior Controls Development Engineer to deploy and improve car control systems, ensuring performance, reliability and race readiness.

You will design control algorithms, develop ECU software and calibration tools, own end-to-end lifecycle from concept to validation, and work with vehicle performance, systems and electronics teams to achieve optimal track results.