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Senior Engineer (m/f/d) Driving Simulation, Preston, Lancashire
Client:
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing GmbH
Location:
Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
5
Posted:
03.03.2025
Expiry Date:
17.04.2025
Job Description:
Don’t just go to work; become part of a unique company within a fast-moving industry. TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Europe – creating excitement through team spirit and advanced technology!
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Engineer (m/f/d) to join our Vehicle Simulation team. You will be responsible for developing real-time vehicle simulation models and lap-time calculation and performance optimization algorithms. You will play a crucial role in collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and software developers. We aim to innovate and accelerate the wider deployment of state-of-the-art Digital Twin and driving simulation technologies, applied to Toyota GR racing and road vehicle development programmes.
Are you a team player who thrives on responsibility, with strong analytical skills and a very good understanding of controls systems? Then you are the right person to take on this challenge. Experience teamwork and be inspired by the passion of our 450-strong workforce for motorsport and automotive projects.
What we offer:
* Exciting projects and a place for technical freedom and innovation to get things moving.
* Attractive benefits package e.g. competitive remuneration, social benefits, 30 days annual holiday, car leasing, free on-site gym.
* A challenging, fulfilling workplace in a multi-national company within a familiar atmosphere - driven by fascination and passion.
Your Tasks:
* Develop and maintain the TGR-E in-house vehicle simulation models for dynamic simulation and quasistatic solving.
* Develop and maintain the TGR-E in-house lap-time calculation and performance optimization algorithms.
* Collaborate with other TGR-E members to integrate provided mathematical and physical models and support their code optimization.
* Maintain composure during demanding situations, exhibiting a “cool-head” approach to problem-solving.
* Approach challenges with a proactive mindset, proposing innovative solutions and driving development.
* Stay updated with the latest advancements in driving simulation technology and contribute to research projects.
The successful candidate will have:
* A minimum of a master’s degree in automotive or motorsport engineering or an engineering discipline with modules relating to several of the following topics: Mathematical/Physical Modelling, Vehicle Dynamics, Simulation, Optimisation, Control Theory or Robotics/Mechatronics.
* At least 5 years of experience in performance vehicle dynamics simulation.
* Strong proficiency in mathematical and physical modelling of vehicle dynamics systems as well as optimization methods.
* Strong experience in the development of quasistatic and dynamic lap-time calculation and performance optimization methods.
* Proficient knowledge in more than one programming language – e.g. C++, C, MATLAB/Simulink, Python.
* Previous experience working with code generated from Simulink.
* Previous experience with numerical integration methods to solve dynamical models.
* A clean code mindset and strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
* Previous experience working across multiple operating systems (e.g. Linux).
* Self-motivation, ability to work under pressure, manage multiple tasks effectively, and eagerness to learn.
The appreciation and understanding of source control and continuous integration tools in a development pipeline.
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