ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER
Fortescue WAE exists to accelerate the advantage and impact of our clients. We do it through innovative engineering and technology that solves complex problems and brings a step-change in weight, speed, and efficiency. Join us to help fulfil our mission to accelerate an efficient, electric, and sustainable future.
An opportunity has arisen for a Performance Controls Engineer to join the Jaguar TCS Racing department in a rapidly expanding and exciting work environment. This is a key role in a fast-paced racing environment to develop and tune our on-car control systems for maximum car performance.
Job role:
- Research, specify, implement & tune advanced braking, traction, energy management and handling functions within the vehicles ECU.
- Work closely with a team of powertrain, systems and control engineers to integrate performance relevant functions into the whole vehicle code build and HMI.
- Work fast and accurately to prototype code & calibrate functions for DIL, HIL, Rig, Test & Race Events.
- Assist race and performance engineers in efficient use of the available functions.
- Use source control and collaboration tools to ensure robust code build and validation.
- Use tracking systems to record and prioritise the coding of new features & bug fixes.
- Work closely with the wider control engineering team, the FIA & common suppliers to build safety, reliability and legality into the code.
- Attend DIL, Rig, Test and Race events as appropriate to monitor and calibrate performance functions.
- Have visibility of and represent the controls engineering team at test and race events as required.
- Build offline tools and models to assist with the tuning of performance functions.
- Collaborate with Vehicle Science, Tyres & Race Engineering departments to develop appropriate functions to optimise performance.
- Document and communicate control system updates.
You’ll have:
- Previous control systems engineering experience in advanced road car applications or motorsport (FE/F1/WEC) – Min 3 Years.
- Strong degree in mechanical, automotive or control related engineering discipline, Minimum Masters level.
- Expert Simulink/Stateflow user with experience of the MAT Tool chain such as ATLAS/System Monitor
- Advanced vehicle dynamics and tyres understanding.
- Good understanding of dynamic simulation, control system theory, state estimation and advanced control techniques
- Proficiency and interest in computational methods and numerical analysis
- Experience with Canopy & Simpack an advantage
Person Specification:
- Self-motivated problem solver with a “Can do” attitude and high levels of initiative.
- Flexible approach to working hours with consideration of the time-sensitive nature of motorsport.
- The role may require significant travel and/or Ops room support. Race & Test events will require working long hours over weekends.
- High level of attention to detail with the ability to work alone with a brief specification.
- Good communicator with a high interest in motorsport.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Highest levels of professionalism and integrity
We’ll provide:
- Training to add to your existing skills and accelerate your career
- A supportive and empowering work environment
Application deadline:
The closing date for applications is 15th March 2024.
Location:
Kidlington, Oxfordshire
Disclaimers and DEI:
You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. At Fortescue WAE we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills. Fortescue WAE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. If you have a disability, we are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.