Simulation Concepts Engineer

Williams Racing; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Simulation Concepts Engineer to join their innovative Simulation Concepts Team. This role involves pushing the boundaries of simulation technology to enhance vehicle dynamics and performance. You will be at the forefront of developing advanced simulation tools that are critical for on-track success in the high-stakes world of Formula 1. If you have a strong engineering background, expertise in vehicle dynamics, and a passion for motorsport, this is your chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong degree in engineering or related discipline required.
• Expertise in vehicle dynamics, simulation, and data analysis is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and analyze vehicle models for performance optimization.
• Lead vehicle simulations and data analysis methodology development.

Skills

Vehicle Dynamics Fundamentals

Vehicle Simulation Usage

Data Analysis

Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Proactive Mindset

Education

Degree in Engineering or Related Discipline

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Company Description

For almost 50 years, Williams Racing has been at the forefront of one of the fastest sports on the planet, being one of the top three most successful teams in history competing in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship. With an almost unrivalled heritage of engineering and racing F1 cars and unforgettable eras that demonstrate it is a force to be reckoned with, the British squad boasts 16 F1 World Championship titles to its name.

Since its foundation in 1977 by the eminent, late Sir Frank Williams and engineering pioneer Sir Patrick Head, the team has won nine Constructors' Championships, in association with Cosworth, Honda and Renault. Its roll call of drivers is legendary, with its seven Drivers' Championship trophies being lifted by true icons of the sport: Alan Jones, Keke Rosberg, Nelson Piquet, Nigel Mansell, Alain Prost, Damon Hill and Jacques Villeneuve. The team has made history before and is out to make it again with a long-term mission to evolve and return to the front of the grid.

Job Description

Are you ready to push the boundaries of simulation technology and help shape the future of Williams Racing? We're on the hunt for a passionate and innovative Simulation Concepts Engineer to join our Simulation Concepts Team within Vehicle Dynamics.

As a Simulation Concepts Engineer, you will contribute to the team's success through the analysis of simulation and associated methodology, and the development of our vehicle simulation capability.

We're looking for a trailblazer; you'll need to develop novel ways of using our most advanced simulations and contribute to the development and improvement of our next generation models & simulations.

Why Join Us?

At Williams Racing, we live and breathe innovation. Every fraction of a second counts in Formula 1, and our cutting-edge simulation tools play a crucial role in unlocking performance. This is your opportunity to work at the forefront of simulation technology, developing and refining the tools that drive our on-track success.

Key Focus Areas

1. Vehicle Model Development & Correlation: Analysis of drivability & stability, development of vehicle parameters, rig test methods development, and automation of correlation optimisation methods.
2. Leading Vehicle Simulations & Data Analysis Methodology: Contributing to the development of the methodology that allows us to fully leverage our lap sim, ride sim & inference sim tools to answer performance questions.
3. Support Future Car Concept Simulation: Apply new simulation method prototypes to future car concept performance analysis to prove out concepts.
4. Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing: Train and support other teams to maximise the impact of our simulation tools.

What We're Looking For

You're not just an engineer - you're a problem-solver, an innovator, and a team player. To thrive in this role, you'll need:

1. A strong degree in engineering or a related discipline.
2. Expertise in vehicle dynamics fundamentals, vehicle simulation usage or model development, and data analysis.
3. Programming skills in Python or MATLAB.
4. A passion for motorsport, with the drive to continuously push the limits of technology.
5. Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and deliver under pressure.
6. A proactive mindset, always seeking new ways to innovate.

Qualifications

Additional Information

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Atlassian Williams Racing is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.