Simulator Development Engineer - Jaguar TCS Racing

Fortescue Zero; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Aviva Pension

Group Life Assurance

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Private Medical Insurance

26 days holiday plus public holidays

Job summary

Fortescue Zero is hiring a Simulator Development Engineer in Kidlington, UK, to develop realistic simulator environments for electric motorsport. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in computer science and engineering, proficient programming skills, and knowledge of vehicle dynamics.

This role involves software development, data management, and working with both hardware and software suppliers. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a bonus scheme and private medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Strong master’s degree in computer science, automotive, motorsport, or relevant engineering discipline.
• Proficient with programming languages e.g. C, C++, C#.
• Knowledge of vehicle dynamics.
• Experience with bespoke or commercial simulators an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain DIL simulator infrastructure.
• Write software to replicate the real car environment.
• Build applications for data management and race strategy.
• Work with suppliers to integrate systems.

Skills

Programming languages (C, C++, C#)

Knowledge of vehicle dynamics

Knowledge of tyres and aerodynamics

Experience with MATLAB, Simulink

Education

Master's degree in computer science or relevant engineering discipline

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

dSPACE

Atlas

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.

An opportunity has arisen for a Simulator Development Engineer to join the Jaguar TCS Racing department in a rapidly expanding and exciting work environment.

About the role

The purpose of this role is to develop and maintain our DIL simulator infrastructure & supporting systems to deliver the most realistic simulator environment.

What you will do

• Write software to replicate the real car environment virtually. This will involve, but not limited to, developing the vehicle model & subsystems, the setup interface, the data offload.
• Build and maintain in‑house software applications to assist with data management, metrics, race management, energy management, and strategy.
• Understand and optimise how to use real‑time operating systems.
• Maintain and develop the back‑end IT infrastructure.
• Work with hardware and software suppliers to integrate their systems into ours.
• Attend DIL sessions with diagnostics support.
• You will also be involved in the development of graphical display systems and motion cueing algorithms.

About you

• Strong master’s degree in computer science, automotive, motorsport, or relevant engineering discipline.
• Proficient with programming languages e.g. C, C++, C#.
• Knowledge of vehicle dynamics.
• Knowledge of tyres, aerodynamics, performance control systems an advantage.
• Experience with MATLAB, Simulink, dSPACE, Atlas, System Monitor, an advantage.
• Previous experience with bespoke or commercial simulators an advantage.

Person Specification

• Self‑motivated problem solver with a “Can do” attitude and high levels of initiative.
• Calm & confident communicator with the ability to communicate information clearly, sometimes within a high‑pressure / time‑sensitive environment.
• Flexibility to occasionally work long hours or weekends when supporting events.
• Excellent inter‑personal skills with the ability to motivate & maximise everyone within a team environment.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Highest levels of professionalism and integrity

Our Commitment

Our UK benefits include:

• Bonus scheme
• Aviva Pension
• Group Life Assurance
• Group Income Protection
• Electric Car Scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 26 days holiday plus public holidays and the opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days per year
• Childcare Benefits
• Free on‑site gym access and discounted national memberships

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.