Are you ready to push the boundaries of simulation technology and help shape the future of Williams Racing? We’re on the hunt for a passionate and innovative Senior Simulation Concepts Engineer to join our Simulation Concepts Team within Vehicle Dynamics.
As a Senior Simulation Concepts Engineer, you will contribute to the team’s success through the analysis of simulation and associated methodology, and the development our vehicle simulation capability.
We're looking for a trailblazer; you'll need to develop novel ways of using our most advanced simulations and lead the development and improvement of our next generation models & simulations. You will prototype your ideas and follow them through until they are fully productionised and integrated into the wider team.
Why Join Us?
At Williams Racing, we live and breathe innovation. Every fraction of a second counts in Formula 1, and our cutting-edge simulation tools play a crucial role in unlocking performance. This is your opportunity to work at the forefront of simulation technology, developing and refining the tools that drive our on-track success.
Key Focus Areas
- Vehicle Model Development & Correlation: Analysis of drivability & stability, development of vehicle parameters, rig test methods development, and automation of correlation optimisation methods.
- Leading Vehicle Simulations & Data Analysis Methodology: Develop the methodology of how best to leverage our lap sim, ride sim & inference sim tools to answer performance questions.
- Support Future Car Concept Simulation: Apply new simulation method prototypes to future car concept performance analysis to prove out concepts.
- Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing: Train and support other teams to maximise the impact of our simulation tools.
What We’re Looking For
You’re not just an engineer - you’re a problem-solver, an innovator, and a team player. To thrive in this role, you’ll need:
- A strong degree in engineering or a related discipline.
- Expertise in vehicle dynamics fundamentals, vehicle simulation usage or model development, and data analysis.
- Programming skills in Python or MATLAB.
- A passion for motorsport, with the drive to continuously push the limits of technology.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and deliver under pressure.
- A proactive mindset, always seeking new ways to innovate.
Company Description
For almost 50 years, Williams Racing has been at the forefront of one of the fastest sports on the planet, being one of the top three most successful teams in history competing in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship. With an almost unrivalled heritage of engineering and racing F1 cars and unforgettable eras that demonstrate it is a force to be reckoned with, the British squad boasts 16 F1 World Championship titles to its name.
Since its foundation in 1977 by the eminent, late Sir Frank Williams and engineering pioneer Sir Patrick Head, the team has won nine Constructors’ Championships, in association with Cosworth, Honda and Renault. Its roll call of drivers is legendary, with its seven Drivers’ Championship trophies being lifted by true icons of the sport: Alan Jones, Keke Rosberg, Nelson Piquet, Nigel Mansell, Alain Prost, Damon Hill and Jacques Villeneuve. The team has made history before and is out to make it again with a long-term mission to evolve and return to the front of the grid.
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Atlassian Williams Racing is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.
