Aston Martin F1 Team
Real Time Systems Development Engineer
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Application Deadline: 7 September 2026
Department: Simulator Development
Location: Silverstone
Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Real Time Systems Development Engineer to join our Simulator Development Team within the Simulation and Vehicle Modelling Group, in close collaboration with the Control Systems Group. You’ll play a key part in the development and evolution of real time and HIL systems, such as our Gearbox Dyno and DIL Simulator. This is a highly collaborative role combining technical expertise with real-world performance impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the ongoing development of the team’s Gearbox dyno and DIL simulator.
- Develop, integrate, and maintain power unit, driveline, hydraulics, and vehicle models for real-time use.
- Apply correlation techniques to identify and resolve issues.
- Work on real-time and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) simulation solutions.
- Develop and improve simulation and controls solutions to enhance the HIL’s fidelity.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of tools for setup, diagnostics, data display, simulation, and analysis.
- Collaborate proactively across departments, contributing effectively to technical reviews.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant technologies, and industry best practice.
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Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
- Strong problem-solving, mathematical, and analytical skills.
- Solid expertise in real-time systems, mechatronics, HIL simulators, and controls.
- Modelling experience across mechanical, hydraulic, thermal, and electrical systems, including correlation techniques.
- Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly, concisely, and professionally, often to tight deadlines.
- Calm, confident approach under pressure with a strong results-driven mindset.
- Ideally, experience in automotive or within high-level motorsport in a similar role.
- Experience with ECUs, electric motors actuation, servo drives, and hydraulic actuation and real-time OS would be beneficial but is not essential.
- Coding experience in MATLAB/Simulink, C/C++, and other languages such as Python or C#.
- Experience with tools such as DSPACE, DYMOLA, AVL-PUMA, System Monitor/TAG SECU, ATLAS, Jira, Git, or Bitbucket.
- Experience with communication protocols such as EtherCAT and CAN would be beneficial but is not essential.
- General understanding of numerical methods, optimisation, control theory, vehicle dynamics, and performance simulation.
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Benefits
Investing in your career is paramount. We promote professional and personal development through a provision of learning opportunities and work with you to shape your career and realise your full potential.
As part of our high-performing, collaborative team, you'll enjoy a competitive package, including a discretionary bonus scheme, private healthcare, pension plan, life assurance, TEDSgroup childcare benefits, a cycle-to-work scheme, tech scheme, and car scheme.
You will also have access to our state-of-the-art facilities at the AMR Technology Campus, featuring a new on-site gym with fitness, spin, and yoga classes, a bistro café, and restaurant.
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