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.
Job Title: DiL Simulator Development Engineer
Reports To: Team Leader – DiL Development
Department: Vehicle Dynamics
Role Overview:
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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 develop and manage the DiL simulator and systems related to the DiL facility and DiL operations.
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To contribute to the development of simulator specific models and features, (such as motion cueing, steering, visuals, driver etc.)
As our DiL Simulator Development Engineer, you'll be critical to the development and operations of our Driver-in-the-Loop simulator. You'll support whole vehicle model integration and testing by managing and working alongside various sub-system contributors from across the business, (design, systems, electronics, tyres, aero etc.), as well as brining trackside electronic tools and tuning capabilities (diff maps, BBW, etc.) into the DiL team.
We're looking for someone who has developed simulator-specific models from scratch, using tools like MATLAB/Simulink and Python to simulate the electrical components of the car, and is able to manage the hardware & software related to the DiL. The outcome of this is minimum down time and consistent quality across all engineering sessions.
Other responsibilities include:
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Identifying potential efficiency improvements in DiL operation and processes and contribute to their delivery where possible.
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Operating the DiL Simulator as required, including supporting extended-hours and weekend testing as may be required from time to time.
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Supporting the engineering programme in the DiL with preparation and execution of test items covering car setup, correlation to track data, vehicle dynamics, tyre & aero development, and when possible, provide appropriate analysis, feedback and reporting on the outcomes of testing.
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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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Liaise with internal departments (Design, Car Assembly, Race Engineering, Systems and IT) and external suppliers to support all tasks relating to maintenance, debugging, development and general upkeep of the DIL facility
About You:
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Experience in the use of simulation and data analysis tools, e.g. Atlas, Simulink
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Experience developing ‘DiL-specific’ models using Simulink, Modelica, dSPACE, C#/C++
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Previous experience of Python is advantageous
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Experience in developing Embedded Real-Time systems, Systems Software Development, Vehicle Dynamics and/or DiL Simulator Hardware would be highly advantageous
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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.
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