Driver-in-the-Loop (Simulator) Development Team Leader

Your mission will be to lead our elite DIL Development team with the core mission to deliver a world-leading Driver-in-the-Loop simulation environment.

With major investment in this area - including a new state-of-the-art DIL simulator - this role will directly shape our simulation-led performance programme in a facility vital for validating vehicle concepts optimising driver performance and making mission-critical decisions that translate to on-track success.

About You:

We are looking for a team leader who can drive technical excellence while fostering a collaborative high-performance culture in the team. The ideal candidate will be capable of guiding a multidisciplinary group setting clear priorities and ensuring alignment across the wider vehicle dynamics and performance groups including Race Engineering and Performance Optimisation.

Youll need to demonstrate sound decision-making under pressure strong communication skills and the ability to translate complex technical insights into actionable direction for both engineers and drivers. We are looking for someone who leads by example supports the growth of their team members and brings a balanced blend of technical depth strategic thinking and stakeholder

You have a strong technical background with substantial experience in Formula 1 or other high-level motorsport category. Working in areas such as Vehicle Dynamics Performance or Race Engineering you bring strong leadership and team-management capabilities along with practical expertise in operating and developing Driver-in-Loop simulators or comparable real-time simulation platforms such as Beckhoff Speedgoat or dSPACE.

The Mission:

• Manage a team of highly talented engineers supporting their development and growth while ensuring they meet the teams overall objectives.
• Push the boundaries of simulation to achieve the ultimate level of realism and correlation with our on-track reality. 
• Engineer a platform that delivers flawlessly repeatable and reproducible results providing a trusted foundation for engineering development. 
• Instil a zero-downtime philosophy predicting and eliminating any potential for lost operational time. 
• Maximise the velocity of the end-to-end process from system start-up to the delivery of actionable data-driven insight. 
• Develop robust intuitive and maintainable systems that empower our engineers and drivers. 
• Ensure the seamless integration of the DIL platform into the teams wider data and simulation ecosystem. 
• Continuously scout for emerging technologies and pioneering simulation techniques strategically integrating innovations to maintain our competitive edge and define the future of F1 simulator. 

Core Competencies:

• Deep understanding of vehicle dynamics principles and their application in high-performance motorsport
• Proficiency in real-time simulation systems hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software integration
• Understanding of motion platform systems and cueing algorithms
• Knowledge of data acquisition systems telemetry analysis and performance optimisation techniques
• Familiarity with version control systems and software development best practices

Key Skills & Experience:

• Degree in Engineering Computer Science Physics or related discipline (Masters degree preferred)
• Significant experience in Motorsport Formula 1 or top-tier automotive either in Vehicle Dynamics Performance or Race Engineering
• Proven track record in a leadership or team management role
• Hands-on experience operating and developing Driver-in-Loop simulators or similar real-time simulation systems (Beckhoff Speedgoat dSPACE or equivalent)
• Demonstrated expertise in simulation and data analysis tools (e.g. MATLAB/Simulink Python Atlas or equivalent)
• Experience with rFpro or equivalent is a plus

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Atlassian Williams F1 Team is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time