Electronic Systems Engineer

Outside IR35

On site in Northamptonshire

We are now recruiting for an electronics systems engineer to join our electronics team. This is a very varied role with involvement with multiple different projects and departments across the company. On one day you could be testing new instrumentation to be fitted at the next race, and the next supporting the integration of a new ECU in the driver simulator. The role is suited to someone who can learn new concepts and skills quickly, has an in depth understanding of electronic systems in motorsport and can quickly identify issues in a system and deliver solutions.

The role is based at the factory in Northamptonshire but may involve some attendance at track tests to support the electronic systems.

Responsibilities

1. Development of electronic systems for on car use, HIL simulator, DIL simulator, rigs and test facilities.
2. Ownership of processes and procedures related to electronic systems.
3. The configuration, calibration and implementation of instrumentation and logging systems on test rigs, R&D tests, sign off tests, car systems, and simulators.
4. Configuration of ECUs, data loggers, and instrumentation for testing and racing.
5. Development of software/tools for the configuration, calibration, data monitoring/analysis and performance optimisation of the electronic control and data systems.
6. Provide factory, and possibly track, support for race and test events for the operation of the electronic systems when necessary.
7. Fault identification and diagnosis of sensors, wiring harnesses, and electronic control units.
8. Develop the electronic systems requirements for various projects across the business, working with the project owners to meet the requirements of those systems.
9. Set up and decoding of CAN communications.
10. Debug issues with embedded software in Simulink and C.
11. Analysis of telemetry data to determine system health and diagnosis of issues.
12. Development of on-board diagnostic software to identify and highlight issues on the F1 car.

Requirements

1. Good degree in a relevant engineering discipline (Electronics, mechanical, automotive, mechatronics).
2. Strong mathematical/analytical skills and electronic theory knowledge.
3. Good knowledge of instrumentation, sensors, data loggers etc.
4. Knowledge of Mathworks tools such as MATLAB and Simulink.
5. Knowledge of the configuration and operation of high-speed data acquisition and analysis systems.
6. Understanding of automotive and motorsport communication systems (CAN, ARCNET, ethernet etc).
7. Use of CANBUS diagnostic tools such as PCAN, CANalyzer etc.
8. Experience using McLaren Applied tools such as System Monitor and ATLAS.
9. Knowledge of software languages such as C, C#, .Net.
10. Data driven approach to problem solving.
11. Flexible attitude and ability to work as part of a team in a changing environment.
12. Ideally experience with F1 or top-level motorsport electronic systems.
13. A passion for Formula 1 and a desire to compete at the highest level.
14. Experience of software engineering in C# would also be highly desirable.