Trackside Systems Engineer – Formula E & High-Performance EVs

Lola Cars

Silverstone

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

Lola Cars in Silverstone is seeking a Systems Engineer to lead the integration and operation of all vehicle electronic and control systems. You will work across powertrain, chassis, and trackside teams to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions for Formula E and road cars.

The role requires proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink, real-time control, HIL, and data analysis, with travel to race events and testing.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Engineering with motorsport or high-performance automotive experience.
  • Demonstrable control systems development and validation experience.
  • Experience with HIL, simulation, and rig testing is essential.
  • HV certification desirable and willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

  • Lead integration and operation of car electronic and control systems.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain real-time embedded control strategies.
  • Support trackside activities, tuning, and race team collaboration.
  • Monitor telemetry and optimise performance during events.
  • Analyse data to improve system behavior and reliability.
  • Produce technical reports and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Car systems
Powertrain systems
Thermodynamics
MATLAB/Simulink
Model-based development
Motorsport ECUs
CAN telemetry
Python
C++
C#
Data analysis (ATLAS / Pi Toolbox)
HIL, simulation & validation

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Control Systems, Automotive)

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink
CAN tooling
ATLAS
Pi Toolbox
HIL equipment

Job description

Lola Cars in Silverstone is seeking a Systems Engineer to lead the integration and operation of all vehicle electronic and control systems. You will work across powertrain, chassis, and trackside teams to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions for Formula E and road cars.

The role requires proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink, real-time control, HIL, and data analysis, with travel to race events and testing.

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