POWERTRAIN SOFTWARE ENGINEER – JAGUAR TCS RACING

Jaguar TCS Racing is at the forefront of electric motorsport innovation, competing in the electrifying Formula E Championship. As part of the legendary Jaguar brand, our team is dedicated to pioneering advancements in electric vehicle technology, sustainability, and performance. With a rich heritage in racing and a commitment to pushing the boundaries of electric mobility, Jaguar TCS Racing combines passion, expertise, and cutting-edge technology to compete at the highest levels of motorsport.

An opportunity has arisen for a Powertrain Software Engineer to join the Jaguar TCS Racing department in a rapidly expanding and exciting work environment.

About The Role

As a software engineer specialising in Powertrain Development for Formula E, the candidate will have an instrumental role in supporting data analysis and testing of our future powertrains to deliver balanced performance, efficiency and reliability within Formula E.

Design

What you will do

• Data visualisation
• Software tools to aid motor optimisation
• Develop, simulate and advance our control algorithms.
• Balance requirements of safety, reliability and performance.

Testing

• Aid component and vehicle-level testing to validate performance and reliability.
• Support trackside testing of powertrain control as and when required.
• Identify ways to improve our test, measurement and build process.

Collaboration

• Work closely with test and race team in pre-season testing to identify powertrain faults and feature requirements.
• Stay updated on advancements in electric powertrain technology through links with Universities.

About You

• Degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Electrical, Electronic Engineering or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of programming in Python
• Proficient in programming languages such as C
• Must be a dynamic, autonomous, and team-oriented individual.

What is in it for you?

• Fortescue Zero bonus scheme
• Aviva Pension
• Group Life Assurance
• Group Income Protection
• Electric Car Scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 26 days holiday plus public holidays and the opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days per year
• Childcare Benefits
• Free on-site 24/7 gym access at HQ and discounted national memberships

Application Deadline

The closing date for applications is 25th April 2025.

Additional Information

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. At Fortescue Zero we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills. Fortescue Zero is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. If you have a disability, we are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments. You are welcome to apply no matter your age, disability, gender, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Please note, if you are applying for a role which involves having access to personal data, you will be subject to a background check. Where checks are unsatisfactory or incomplete and/or a failure to reveal information relating to convictions that you are required to identify as part of the background checks, could lead to withdrawal of an offer of employment.