Vehicle Performance Engineer - Simulator (Andretti Formula E)

Motorsport Hackers; Banbury; Híbrido; GBP 42.000 - 62.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Andretti Formula E is seeking a Vehicle Performance Engineer - Simulator to join the Banbury team. You will help manage Driver in the Loop and Engineer in the Loop sessions, analyse performance data, and develop software tools to unlock potential in current and future race cars.

The role requires a degree in mechanical, aeronautical or automotive engineering, strong knowledge of vehicle dynamics, and experience with DIL simulators.

Formación

• Degree in mechanical, aeronautical or automotive engineering, or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of vehicle dynamics and control systems.
• Experience with Driver in the Loop (DIL) simulators is advantageous.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Support Driver in the Loop and Engineer in the Loop simulator sessions.
• Contribute to pre-event and post-event analyses of car, tyre, systems and strategy performance.
• Analyze car, rig, simulator and model data to unlock performance potential.
• Create automation through developing software tools and models.
• Assist in a variety of engineering tasks and projects.
• Attend Ops Room to support the race team at the track.
• Follow engineering procedures and safety protocols.
• Promote teamwork and effective communications between departments.
• Maintain cleanliness and order of work areas and tools.

Conocimientos

Vehicle dynamics

Control systems

Mathematical modelling

DIL simulators

Communication

Educación

Mechanical/Automotive/Aero Eng

Herramientas

DIL simulators

Lap-time simulation

Descripción del empleo

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Vehicle Performance Engineer - Simulator (Andretti Formula E)

Formula E Professional Banbury, England, GB

Andretti Formula E are looking to expand its Engineering team in the UK ahead of the coming season. This expansion is part of the long-term growth and development of the organisation.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join the engineering department to assist in the management and development of our Driver in the Loop Simulator and a wide variety of engineering tasks

You will be expected to be an integral part of the team that always operates in a professional and safe manner while ensuring that Engineering requirements and requests are met promptly and accurately.

• Base: Banbury OXON; ability to work in the UK
• Degree educated in Mechanical, Aeronautical, Automotive Engineering or similar

Key Responsibilities

• Support Driver in the Loop and Engineer in the Loop simulator sessions
• Contributing towards pre-event and post-event analyses of car, tyre, systems, & strategy performance.
• Analysis of car, rig, simulator & model data to unlock performance potential in current & future cars
• Create automation through developing software tools and models
• Assist in a variety of engineering tasks and projects
• Attendance in the Ops Room (mission control) where you will be supporting the race team at the track.
• Follow Engineering procedures and protocols, pertaining to assembly, operation and safety.
• Promote teamwork and effective communications to develop working relationships between all personnel and departments.
• Responsibility for the cleanliness and condition of work area, the garage, the factory, all tools and equipment.

Specialized Knowledge and Required Skills

• A strong willingness and self motivation to work to the highest standards with an exceptional attitude towards attention to detail.
• An understanding of vehicle dynamics, control systems (including optimal control) and mathematical modelling.
• Experience with DIL simulators and lap time simulation would be an advantage
• You should be comfortable in your ability to communicate both in written and verbal form when discussing engineering solutions and requirements