
Website Jaguar TCS Racing
Formula E Team
Junior Strategy & Software Engineer
- Kidlington
- Full-time
- Perm
- 40 hours per week
ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER
Jaguar TCS Racing is at the forefront of electric motorsport innovation, competing in the electrifying Formula E Championship. As part of the legendary Jaguar brand, our team is dedicated to pioneering advancements in electric vehicle technology, sustainability, and performance. With a rich heritage in racing and a commitment to pushing the boundaries of electric mobility, Jaguar TCS Racing combines passion, expertise, and cutting-edge technology to compete at the highest levels of motorsport.
An opportunity has arisen for a Junior Strategy & Software Engineer to join the Jaguar TCS Racing department in a rapidly expanding and exciting work environment. About the role
Optimise race strategies and performance by contributing to software development and data analysis within the Vehicle Performance group.
What you will do
- Assist with the development of in-house software tools to optimise race strategy & energy management in real-time environments using timing feed information and car data.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of race modelling using state-of-the-art machine learning & statistical techniques.
- Ensure that software is robust for use in production environments with a very high attention to detail.
- Use source control and collaboration tools to maintain code whilst exercising modern best practices.
- Produce pre and post-event strategy and competitor analysis reports.
- Strategy and software support during race weekends as required, providing live advice based on simulation and analysis to the race engineers.
- Ensuring that the strategy software suite is well maintained and operational.
About you
- Masters level degree in Maths, Computer Science, or relevant Engineering subject.
- Good understanding of a combination of high-level programming languages such as C#, Python, JavaScript, VBA and MATLAB.
- Proficiency and interest in computational methods and numerical analysis.
- Experience developing full stack web applications using technologies such as React, Angular, Node.js or ASP.NET Core would be beneficial.
- Proficiency with data analysis tools such as ATLAS / Pi ToolBox / Wintax or equivalent would be beneficial.
- Experience designing SQL and NoSQL databases would be beneficial.
- Understanding of dynamic simulation, control system theory, linear optimal control, state estimation and advanced control techniques would be beneficial.
- Some exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or GCP would be beneficial.
What is in it for you?
- Fortescue Zero bonus scheme
- Aviva Pension
- Group Life Assurance
- Group Income Protection
- Electric Car Scheme
- Health Cash Plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Private Medical Insurance
- 26 days holiday plus public holidays and the opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days per year
- Childcare Benefits
- Free on-site 24/7 gym access at HQ and discounted national memberships
Application Deadline
The closing date for applications is 21st February 2025.
Additional Information
You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. At Fortescue Zero we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills. Fortescue Zero is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. If you have a disability, we are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments. You are welcome to apply no matter your age, disability, gender, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
Please note, if you are applying for a role which involves having access to personal data, you will be subject to a background check. Where checks are unsatisfactory or incomplete and/or a failure to reveal information relating to convictions that you are required to identify as part of the background checks, could lead to withdrawal of an offer of employment.
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