Job Description

Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Simulator Development Engineer to join our Simulator Development Team within the Performance Simulation and Modelling Group.

This role sits at the heart of our performance ambition. You'll play a key part in the development, evolution, and operation of our state-of-the-art Driver-in-the-Loop (DIL) simulator, directly supporting vehicle development and contributing to our long-term objective of becoming an FIA Constructors' Championship-winning team.

Working closely with Vehicle Model Development, Vehicle Performance, Software, Controls, Race Engineering, and Aerodynamics, this is a highly collaborative role combining deep technical expertise with real-world performance impact.

Key Responsibilities

Support the ongoing development and operation of the team's DIL simulators, including recently commissioned and future platforms. Create, develop, integrate, and maintain vehicle, system, and environment models for real-time simulator use. Apply model correlation techniques to identify and resolve simulator fidelity issues. Develop new simulation, control, and motion cueing algorithms to enhance simulator capability and realism. Work on real-time and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) simulation solutions. Support simulator track library development, including LiDAR data processing and graphics integration. Contribute to the development and maintenance of tools for setup, diagnostics, data display, simulation, and analysis. Specify and support physical testing of simulator-related hardware and control systems. Collaborate proactively across departments, contributing effectively to meetings and technical reviews. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of vehicle dynamics, simulator technologies, and industry best practice

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

Excellent degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Data Science, or a related discipline. Strong problem-solving, mathematical, and analytical skills. Solid understanding of numerical methods, optimisation, and control theory. Ability to devise and implement simulation tools and algorithms to support high-level engineering decision-making. Experience working effectively in cross-functional teams, with minimal supervision. 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.

Desirable

Postgraduate qualification (Master's or PhD). Experience in high-level motorsport, ideally Formula 1. Strong knowledge of vehicle dynamics and performance simulation, with practical application. Coding experience in MATLAB/Simulink, C/C++, and other languages such as Python or C#. Experience with motion cueing algorithms, motion perception, and control loading systems. Familiarity with real-time systems and HIL simulators. Experience with simulator systems including LiDAR processing, graphics, and projection hardware/software. Modelling experience across mechanical, hydraulic, thermal, or electrical systems, including correlation techniques. Experience with tools such as ATLAS, DSPACE, DYMOLA, SystemMonitor/TAG SECU, Jira, Git, Bitbucket. Exposure to tyre modelling, autonomous racing systems, or advanced control techniques.

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 cafe, and restaurant.

About Aston Martin F1

Embark on a journey with the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team to reshape history at our cutting-edge, sustainable campus in Northamptonshire. Combining our rich heritage with innovation, we bring fresh energy to the sport, driven by a commitment to challenge the status quo and dominate the track. With new investment fueling our ambitions, we're seeking talented individuals who share our passion for racing and drive for success. As part of our high-performing, collaborative team, you'll enjoy a competitive package, including a discretionary bonus scheme, private health care, pension plan, life assurance, and benefits like TEDSgroup childcare, cycle-to-work, tech, and car schemes. Plus, you can look forward to an on-site gym with fitness, spin, and yoga classes, as well as a new restaurant offering indoor and outdoor dining.


We are a business that fosters a supportive, inclusive, and compassionate culture, where our team genuinely embodies our core values: Growth, Readiness, Empowerment, Excellence, and Nurturing.


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.

Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team is committed to making sure our selection methods are fair for all. If you would like to request that reasonable adjustments are made, please share this in your application when asked.