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.
Role Purpose:
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To develop and maximise the contribution of the Driver-in-Loop (DiL) Simulator engineering programme to the performance of the cars and drivers at the race track.
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To manage and operate the driver-in-loop simulator (DIL) and systems related to the DIL facility and DIL operations.
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To contribute to the development of simulator specific models, (such as cueing, etc.)
Operational Duties & Key Objectives:
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Guide the design of simulator experiments, interpretation of results and providing direct input to car performance and driver development programmes.
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Develop ‘DiL-specific’ models using Simulink
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Prepare, running, analysing and reporting on Simulator tests, liaising with all customers and contributors, including supporting extended-hours and weekend testing as may be required from time to time.
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Identify key developments and resources required to deliver and improve the programme and quality of the simulator environment.
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Managing all hardware & software related to the DiL to ensure minimum wasted down time and consistent quality across all engineering sessions.
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Contribute to the overall Vehicle Dynamics Department strategy and collaborating with the other team members to help maximise the overall effectiveness of the department.
Requirements:
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A degree in Engineering or related discipline.
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Experience in Motorsport Vehicle Dynamics, Car Performance or Race Engineering.
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Ability to operate Driver-in-Loop simulators
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Experience in the use of simulation and data analysis tools, e.g. Simulink.
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Excellent communication and reporting skills.
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A collaborative attitude with good teamworking ability.
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Great organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and deliver to agreed deadlines.
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Commitment to continuous improvement.
Health & Safety
Ensure that at all times you take care of your health and safety and that of others by complying with health and safety obligations, particularly by reporting promptly any defects, risks or potential hazards. Ensuring that all employees are aware of and comply with the Company Health and safety requirements and policy.
This job description is not exhaustive, and the job holder will be required to carry out from time-to-time tasks in addition to the above that will be both reasonable and within their capabilities.
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