AddressThe 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 expanding team to deliver continuous improvement of vehicle models and simulation tools.
This role would be ideal for an exceptional candidate who has good experience of C/C++ programming. The successful candidate will develop and maintain vehicle models and/or lap simulation tools within the scope of the Vehicle Dynamics Group.
As a Simulation Development Engineer, you will contribute to the team’s success by:
Developing state-of-the-art models and simulations that are easy to use, modify and maintain.
Integrating those tools with the wider software, data-handling, and visualisation infrastructure.
Supporting use of the tools for analysis, development, and optimisation of the F1 cars’ performance.
Helping to define the Vehicle Dynamics technology development strategy.
As a Simulation Development Engineer, you will have:
Excellent technical ability, with a strong degree in engineering, computing, software, maths, physics, 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.
Experience of C/C++ programming
Our ideal candidate will also have experience in some of the following:
Development of models, simulations, and optimisation tools.
Optimal control
Automatic differentiation
Matrix maths / linear algebra
Experience with numerical algorithms of any kind – e.g., interpolation, root-finding, non-linear solvers, Monte Carlo simulation, ODE solvers.
C++17
C++ templating
Cross-platform development (Linux & Windows)
Performance optimisation of code/algorithms
This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career in a fast paced and rewarding environment. There is potential for this role to progress, so if you are currently working in an Engineering role, and are looking for the next step, this could be a great opportunity to join a historic F1 team with big ambitions. Likewise, if you are currently operating at Senior level, we’d love to hear from you!
Application closing date: All applications must be received by14th March 2024.
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
