Test Engineer - United Kingdom - Women's Engineering Society

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    After more than 60 years away from Formula One, Aston Martin returned to the grid in 2021.

    Based in Northamptonshire, Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team has more than 800 passionate people at its heart, making a team with both a rich heritage and a fresh perspective – bringing new energy to the sport with a determination to shake up the order and compete at the sharp end.

    The Aston Martin era represents a journey for us, but the racer's attitude and can-do approach remain central pillars in the team's philosophy.

    The focus is always on improving performance and delivering results.

    With fresh investment and energy, the stage is set to build on Aston Martin's rich history in motorsport and establish Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team as a competitive force in the years ahead.

    We are building for a strong future and every member of the team will play an important role in our success.

    If you share our racer's spirit and want to contribute to the next chapter in Aston Martin's glorious history, please apply and join one of the most exciting projects in Formula One.

    We have a new opportunity to be part of the Performance Development and Simulation team in the role of Simulator Test Engineer .

    Suited to someone with experience in high-level motorsport and with an interest in being on the front line of Aston Martin's current and future car development, using a state-of-the-art Driver In the Loop Simulator (DILSim).

    The role is centred around the management of DILSim sessions and analysis of test items for the purpose of car development, pre-event preparation and driver training.

    The position will involve close cooperation with Race Engineering, Performance Simulation, Performance Software, Aerodynamic and Tyre Performance groups.
    Prepare the car setups/configurations and liaise with the relevant technical groups to ensure testing requirements are met.
    Contribute to the DILSim program between sessions with analysis tool development and productivity improvements.
    Trackside race/performance engineering, including driver interaction.
    An excellent degree in Engineering, Physics or Data Science related discipline.
    Ability to understand and describe mechanical systems.
    Experience with creating and using data analysis tools with an awareness of statistical relevance.
    Matlab, C#, Python, HTML, VBA

    An online test will be sent out via email following this date, so please ensure you check your junk mail.

    Aston Martin Formula One Team is committed to attracting, recruiting and retaining the most talented individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion, belief, sex or sexual orientation.

    We strive to be a Team that reflects all the communities with which we engage around the world through diversity in the workplace and promoting an inclusive culture in which all team members are respected, empowered and valued.


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    Full Time