The Company:
Haas F1 Team is a dynamic Formula One racing team that inspires an open and expansive environment, full of opportunities for motivated individuals in pursuit of a challenge.
The Position:
We are looking to enhance our Vehicle Science department at our Race Team Hub in Banbury, UK. This is a fast-paced and challenging opportunity for a team-oriented Simulation Software Engineer to make a substantial impact within a small team.
General Summary:
This position reports to the Head of Vehicle Science or their designee; is located in Banbury, UK. Responsible for the development of a suite of custom software tools focused on improving of the performance of the car and driver, whilst working closely with other engineering and aerodynamics departments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Promote teamwork and effective communications to develop working relationships between all personnel and departments.
- Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of a custom, flexible, cross-platform framework and toolset to address the team’s simulation and data analysis needs.
- Promote teamwork and effective communications to develop working relationships between all personnel and departments.
- Participate in project/task planning sessions and scheduling of work according to management priorities.
- Communicate with key stakeholders to ensure understanding of detailed requirements.
- Work with other software engineers to ensure delivery of projects according to those specifications, reporting regularly on any challenges or potential delays.
- Work to automate established processes and to enhance the usefulness of the toolset.
- Adhere to all engineering and wider business processes.
- Follow all safety regulations in all venues.
- Other duties as assigned by the Head of Vehicle Science or their designee.
Education and Work Experience:
- UK A-levels or international equivalent required.
- Further education including Minimum BS in any STEM subject, but with substantial experience in applied mathematics, engineering or software development.
- Experience in motor racing, or in mainstream automotive vehicle dynamics/simulation/control function is desirable.
- Prior experience in high level motorsport (e.g. Formula One, Formula E, or WEC) would be beneficial.
Specialized Knowledge and Skills:
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- A robust technical background in applied mathematics, physics or engineering, ideally automotive/aeronautical/racing.
- Work to a consistently high standard in stressful and time sensitive situations, whilst prioritizing and managing the workload efficiently.
- Work well in a team environment with personnel at all levels.
Equipment and Applications:
- At least 3 years software development experience, including object-oriented programming, preferably in C#, C/C++ or MATLAB.
- Experience in developing code in one of the following areas would be beneficial:
- 3D geometry (e.g. graphics)
- Physics simulation
- Developing complex data management and database storage solutions utilising microservices data processing,
- Time series database
Work Environment Physical Demands:
An ability to work and prioritize within a high pressure, time sensitive environment while retaining a methodical approach is essential. The role may require occasional, domestic and international travel and a willingness to work long and flexible hours including weekends.
This position may require lifting to 50 pounds, repeated bending, squatting and manual dexterity. Fast-paced work environment requiring heavy mental demands. Work environment includes machinery, race cars, 7-post and other rigs, grinding debris, and hazardous fluids. All employees must ensure compliance with the Company Health and Safety Policy, and all relevant other statutory Health and Safety legislation.