Senior Control Systems Simulation Engineer
Brackley, United Kingdom
At the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team, a group of passionate and determined people work to design, develop, manufacture and race the cars driven by seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton and Grand Prix winner George Russell.
Whether working in our Operations, Technical, Race or Business Support functions, we are all in and aspire to build the greatest team in the history of our sport.
Every individual plays their part. No stone is left unturned in the chase for every tenth of a second. The history of our sport is long and rich, and we are continuing our journey with renewed effort year on year. Record books remember the names of a few, but history is written by the many.
About the Role:
We are excited to offer a unique opportunity for an experienced Senior Control Systems Simulation Engineer to join the Performance Department at Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix. As part of our dynamic Controls group, you will leverage advanced simulations to identify and drive improvements in the control systems that directly enhance car performance.
Key Accountabilities (Duties):
-
Leading technical projects to meet external requirements and deadlines with agility and precision.
-
Defining project timelines and milestones while fostering collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring accountability throughout the process.
-
Identifying opportunities for performance improvement and coordinating development efforts to enhance existing control systems.
-
Providing technical direction and developing sophisticated control algorithms to address complex engineering challenges.
-
Creating and maintaining simulation models to evaluate control system performance.
-
Ensuring simulation results are validated through consistent quality checks and correlation with track and rig data.
-
Utilizing optimization techniques to support calibration and system enhancement.
-
Introducing new technologies and innovative solutions to continuously improve the team's control system simulation capabilities.
Candidate Profile:
Essential:
-
A Master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Control Engineering, or a related field with a strong focus on mathematical and physical systems.
-
Advanced proficiency in MATLAB, Simulink, and Stateflow, with expertise in model-based design.
-
A solid foundation in engineering numerical methods, classical mechanics, and multi-body dynamics.
-
Strong knowledge of state-space methods, modern control/estimation theory, and numerical techniques.
-
A methodical, data-driven approach to solving complex problems using various tools and data sources.
-
This role is ideal for candidates with significant experience in high-performance industries who are eager to progress towards a leadership role.
Desirable:
-
Experience with real-time control system platforms (e.g., dSPACE, Beckhoff, Speedgoat).
-
Familiarity with multi-body engineering tools such as Modelica and SimScape.
-
Expertise in transmissions, vehicle dynamics, and power units.
-
Experience in non-linear programming techniques and optimal control strategies.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
While prior interest in motorsport is a plus, we are primarily focused on your ability to deliver at the highest level and apply your skills to practical engineering challenges. If you're passionate about leading technical projects and driving innovation, we encourage you to apply.
Benefits:
Our riverside campus is powered by 100% renewably sourced energy and features an on-site gym and exercise studio, subsidised restaurant and on-site parking with EV chargers available.
We offer a competitive and attractive package of benefits including a generous bonus scheme, Mercedes car lease scheme, private medical cover, life assurance and 25 days holiday. We pride ourselves on our family-friendly environment, employee well-being programme and offer flexible working opportunities.
Why us:
At the heart of our performance are our people. Every member of our team has a voice and plays their part in contributing to our successes on and off the racetrack. We take pride in creating an innovative, collaborative and high-performance culture where all of our team members are respected, empowered and valued.
Through our Accelerate 25 programme, we are continuously working to make our team even more diverse and inclusive. Whatever your background, we believe that you will find working with us rewarding and enriching.
Your application:
We will ask you to complete a questionnaire as well as submitting a cover letter and CV. Please upload your cover letter with your CV as one PDF document.