The company:
Williams’ core competencies are the design and development of racing cars to compete in the Formula One World Championship. As one of the world's leading Formula One teams, the company has secured 16 FIA Formula One World Championship titles since its foundation in 1977 and is now moving into an exciting era under new ownership defined by relentless innovation and living sustainable performance in every dimension.
We are looking for a passionate Simulation Development Engineer to join our team to deliver continuous improvement of vehicle models and simulation tools.
This role would be ideal for someone who is reasonably early in their career and looking to take the next step. As a Simulation Development Engineer, you'll develop and maintain our vehicle model library and participate to the development of lap simulation tools and algorithms to analyse the performance of our F1 car (e.g.: lap time, ride simulations, etc).
As a Simulation Development Engineer, you will contribute to the team’s success by:
Developing and maintainingstate-of-the-art F1 car models and the simulation tools and algorithms used to assess the car performance (e.g.: lap time simulation, ride analysis)
Helping to define the Vehicle Dynamics technology development strategy.
As a Simulation Development Engineer, you will have:
Excellent technical ability, with a degree in Mathematics or Engineering or a related discipline.
Great organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and deliver to agreed deadlines.
Self-motivation, innovative ideas and will enjoy new challenges/problem-solving tasks.
A collaborative attitude with good teamworking ability.
Commitment to continuous improvement.
And proficiency in:
Numerical analysis & linear algebra
Nonlinear optimisation
Optimal control
Complex mechanical systems modelling
Translating mechanical systems into mathematical equations
Our ideal candidate would also have experience in some of the following:
- C/C++
- Development of models using Modelica
- Knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink or Python would be a plus
Ensure that at all times you take care of your health and safety and that of others by complying with health and safety obligations, particularly by reporting promptly any defects, risks or potential hazards. Ensuring that all employees are aware of and comply with the Company Health and safety requirements and policy.
This job description is not exhaustive, and the job holder will be required to carry out from time-to-time tasks in addition to the above that will be both reasonable and within their capabilities.
What can Williams offer?
The Williams Group is based in multi acre complex located in Grove, Oxfordshire. The Williams Group offers a competitive holiday package, staff events/open days, a subsidised restaurant on site and various car schemes. We have an on-site gym (open 24 hours a day) as well as various fitness classes including outdoors bootcamps, pilates and yoga free for all staff and contractors to use. Aside from these benefits we can offer free onsite parking and large open green spaces to unwind during breaks. We are a based just 30 mins from Oxford City Centre by bus.
Williams is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments
