Application Deadline: 7 September 2026
Department: Simulator Development
Location: Silverstone
Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Real Time Systems Development Engineer to join our Simulator Development Team within the Simulation and Vehicle Modelling Group, in close collaboration with the Control Systems Group. You’ll play a key part in the development and evolution of real time and HIL systems, such as our Gearbox Dyno and DIL Simulator. This is a highly collaborative role combining technical expertise with real-world performance impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the ongoing development of the team’s Gearbox dyno and DIL simulator.
- Develop, integrate, and maintain power unit, driveline, hydraulics and vehicle models for real-time use.
- Apply correlation techniques to identify and resolve issues.
- Work on real-time and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) simulation solutions.
- Develop and improve simulation and controls solutions to enhance the HIL’s fidelity.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of tools for setup, diagnostics, data display, simulation, and analysis.
- Collaborate proactively across departments, contributing effectively to technical reviews.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant technologies, and industry best practice.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or a related discipline.
- Strong problem-solving, mathematical, and analytical skills.
- Solid expertise in real-time systems, mechatronics, HIL simulators and controls.
- Modelling experience across mechanical, hydraulic, thermal, and electrical systems, including correlation techniques.
- Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly, concisely, and professionally, often to tight deadlines.
- Calm, confident approach under pressure with a strong results-driven mindset.
- Ideally, experience in automotive or within high-level motorsport in a similar role.
- Experience with ECUs, electric motors actuation, servo drives, and hydraulic actuation and real-time OS would be beneficial but is not essential.
- Coding experience in MATLAB/Simulink, C/C++, and other languages such as Python or C#.
- Experience with tools such as DSPACE, DYMOLA, AVL-PUMA, System Monitor/TAG SECU, ATLAS, Jira, Git or Bitbucket.
- Experience with communication protocols such as EtherCAT and CAN would be beneficial but is not essential.
- General understanding of numerical methods, optimisation, control theory, vehicle dynamics and performance simulation.
Benefits
Investing in your career is paramount. We promote professional and personal development through a provision of learning opportunities and work with you to shape your career and realise your full potential.
As part of our high-performing, collaborative team, you'll enjoy a competitive package, including a discretionary bonus scheme, private healthcare, pension plan, life assurance, TEDSgroup childcare benefits, a cycle-to-work scheme, tech scheme, and car scheme.
You will also have access to our state-of-the-art facilities at the AMR Technology Campus, featuring a new on-site gym with fitness, spin and yoga classes, a bistro café, and restaurant.
Aston Martin Aramco Formula One® Team is committed to making sure our selection methods are fair for all. If you would like to request that reasonable adjustments are made, please share this in your application when asked.
