After more than 60 years away from Formula One, Aston Martin is back on the grid. Based in Northamptonshire, Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One™ Team has almost 700 passionate people at its heart, making a team with both a rich heritage and a fresh perspective – bringing new energy to the sport with a determination to shake up the order and compete at the sharp end.
The Aston Martin era represents the beginning of a new journey for us, but the racer’s attitude and can-do approach remain central pillars in the team’s philosophy. The focus is always on improving performance and delivering results. With fresh investment and energy, the stage is set to build on Aston Martin’s rich history in motorsport and establish Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One™ Team as a competitive force in the years ahead.
To succeed on this mission, the team is looking for talented individuals who share our passion for racing and hunger for competition. It’s a stimulating and rewarding place to work, with pure racing at the core of everything we do. We are building for a strong future and every member of the team will play an important role in our success.
We are a brave and united team who value authenticity, honesty, and are never afraid to question conventions. We embrace these values in ways that reflect our modern world. If you share our racer’s spirit and want to contribute to the next chapter in Aston Martin’s glorious history, please apply and join one of the most exciting projects in Formula One.
PURPOSE
Develop test and calibration equipment/procedures for on car electrical components/assemblies and provide support for instrumentation and electronic development projects within the Company
Primary Responsibilities
- Development, maintenance, and support of existing automated test equipment (NI DAQ hardware and LabVIEW software) for goods-in test and calibration of electrical components and end of production line testing of electronic/electrical assemblies.
- Design and development of new ATE equipment and procedures to increase test coverage and improve efficiency.
- Lasing with component manufacturers to resolve quality issues.
- Support for the development of new sensors/sensing techniques.
- Support for the development of new instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
- Support and maintenance of sensor database.
- Support and maintenance of electrical component lifing systems.
- Development of the necessary software tools to support the test and calibration activities (using LabView, Visual Basic, C, C#, etc).
- Support in the development of embedded software for electronic assemblies.
- Providing support for other department's test and calibration activities in terms of equipment selection, assistance in setting up and performing tests, etc.
Skills & Knowledge Required
- Experience of developing automated test equipment and data acquisition systems using NI/LabView.
- Experience of analogue and digital electronic design, schematic capture, PCB layout and processes involved with unit development/production.
- Experience in developing unit firmware in C, etc.
- Knowledge of principles of sensor design.
- Knowledge of sensor signal conditioning interface designs.
- Experience of developing microcontroller systems for sensor data acquisition and processing.
- Knowledge of harness/loom design.
- Be proficient in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, drawing, etc PC software packages.
- Ability to calmly and confidently work under pressure to achieve targets and deliver results within required timescales
- Strong problem-solving skills
- To have a flexible attitude and ability to work as part of a team in a changing environment
- Possess commitment and proven reliability
- Be enthusiastic and versatile
- Ability to build good working relationships with colleagues
- Ability to demonstrate a clear understanding of, and commitment to, Health & Safety
Location: The role will be based at the Silverstone Factory
Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm 1 hour for lunch – Additional hours may be required as work dictates