Honda Racing F1 are seeking a Control Systems Engineer to join their team based in Milton Keynes. The key objective of the role is to develop on board control software for the ESS battery and other systems supporting Honda’s Formula 1 programme in order to ensure that performance and reliability targets are met. This role is accountable for all aspects of ESS software from initial concept, simulation study and architecture to software development and verification including all the necessary tools, equipment and process. You will be required to liaise with development teams in Honda Sakura, chassis team, supplier and to deliver software according to the schedule defined by management.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
• ESS software development and plant model development
• Requirements analysis and system specification
• Software and digital communications architecture
• Modelling and simulation of battery control systems
• Software reliability and fault tolerant design
• Software validation and testing
• Software development process, documentation and releasing
• Tools supporting development and testing
• Fault diagnosis and factory-based support of trackside activities
• Development of bespoke software for test equipment and experiments
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
• A qualified embedded software or control engineer with an excellent track record in a large technical organisation within F1 or similar technology business
• Experienced in the application of best practice software process and tools
• Ability to identify root cause of issues both in design and process
• Fluency in spoken & written English is essential. Competence in Japanese or another European language is desirable
• Competence and licence to drive in the UK
• Domestic Travel and Travel overseas will be required
A competitive salary will be offered dependant upon experience