The company:
Williams’ core competencies are the design and development of racing cars to compete in the Formula One World Championship. As one of the world's leading Formula One teams, the company has secured 16 FIA Formula One World Championship titles since its foundation in 1977 and is now moving into an exciting era under new ownership defined by relentless innovation and living sustainable performance in every dimension.
We are looking for a passionate Senior Simulation Development Engineer to join our team to deliver continuous improvement of simulation tools and models.
This role would be ideal for an exceptional candidate experience in modelling and capable to write simulations and algorithms that consumes such models. The successful candidate will develop and maintain our vehicle model library and participate to the development of simulations and algorithms to analyse the performance of our F1 car (e.g.: lap time, ride simulations, etc).
As a Senior Simulation Development Engineer, you will contribute to the team’s success by:
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Developing and maintaining state-of-the-art F1 car models and simulation tools that are easy to use, modify and maintain.
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Integrating those tools and models with the wider software and data-handling infrastructure.
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Supporting use of the tools for development and optimisation of the F1 cars’ performance.
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Helping to create and maintain a plan for delivery of the tools and models.
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Helping to define the Vehicle Dynamics technology development strategy.
As a Senior Simulation Development Engineer, you will have:
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Excellent technical ability, with a degree in Mathematics or Engineering or a related discipline.
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3+ years experience with object-oriented modelling languages, e.g. Modelica, etc.
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Familiarity with FMI/FMU standards
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Self-motivation, innovative ideas and will enjoy new challenges/problem-solving tasks.
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A collaborative attitude with good teamworking ability.
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Experience in C/C++
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Commitment to continuous improvement.
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Experience with the following:
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Numerical analysis & linear algebra
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Non-linear optimisation
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Optimal control
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Automatic differentiation
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Vehicle modelling
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Multi body dynamics
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Our ideal candidate will also have experience in the following:
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Python
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Simulink and/or MATLAB
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Experience with numerical algorithms – e.g., interpolation, root-finding, non-linear solvers, Monte Carlo simulation, ODE solvers
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Cross-platform development (Linux & Windows)
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Performance optimisation of code/algorithms
What can Williams offer?
The Williams Group is based in multi acre complex located in Grove, Oxfordshire. The Williams Group offers a competitive holiday package, staff events/open days, a subsidised restaurant on site and various car schemes. We have an on-site gym (open 24 hours a day) as well as various fitness classes including outdoors bootcamps, pilates and yoga free for all staff and contractors to use. Aside from these benefits we can offer free onsite parking and large open green spaces to unwind during breaks. We are a based just 30 mins from Oxford City Centre by bus.
Williams is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments