At Alpine, we’re on a mission to compete for F1 World Championships. We’re expanding our talented team and seeking individuals who are driven to contribute to our relentless pursuit of excellence.
The Role: As a Simulator Development Engineer, you will work within the Simulator Group, focusing on developing and maintaining real-time models and systems specific to the Simulator. Your responsibilities will include:
- Real-time simulation infrastructure
- Simulator-specific component models
- Interface to power unit and other plant models
- Cueing
- User interface
You will play a crucial role in achieving best-in-class Driver-in-the-loop Simulator capabilities by developing hardware-in-the-loop models, systems, and infrastructure. Additionally, you will continuously improve Simulator capabilities, features, correlation, robustness, and operational efficiency through innovative software development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Simulator team and Performance Systems department to identify concepts and develop hardware-in-the-loop models
- Liaise proactively with other departments, including controls and power unit suppliers
- Plan development activities around the Simulator test schedule
- Contribute to the development of vehicle performance analysis and tools
The Person: We are looking for a motivated individual with at least two years of experience in developing hardware-in-the-loop simulations. The ideal candidate will possess:
- Essential experience with MATLAB and Simulink modeling
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong time-management and planning abilities
- Desirable knowledge of vehicle dynamics, including chassis and PU performance control systems
- Experience with Python and dSpace products is highly desirable
- Some experience in high-level motorsport is an advantage
- Self-motivation and the ability to work with minimal supervision, delivering high-quality designs to crucial deadlines
Our offer to you: What we offer our employees for their commitment to the team is not only a very competitive salary, but also an excellent suite of benefits including BUPA medical and dental, private pension, bonus scheme and many more. We are located in the Cotswolds and as well as having a new state of the art gym being built on site, we also have access to other benefits and discounts in the local area. We are committed to career development and provide training and mentoring opportunities for our colleagues.
Alpine Racing strives to be diverse and inclusive, a place where we can all be ourselves. We welcome people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are committed to making a consistent, top down effort to be role models on what diversity, inclusion and belonging means in society.