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Arden White

Arden White

www.ardenwhite.co.uk

2 Jobs

11 Employees

About the Company

For Engineers | By Engineers.

Arden White offers creative recruitment support across the F1, Motorsport, Aviation, Automotive, Aerospace, Defence & Manufacturing industries.

Built on years of hands on engineering experience, coupled with extensive knowledge of engineering recruitment, you can be sure you're engaging professionals who know the jobs you're hiring for.

Our consultants include qualified Mechanical Engineers, Design Engineers, Systems Engineers, and Manufacturing Engineers.

This experience gives us a unique advantage. A real understanding of your needs, so we're able to quickly and effectively deliver against your recruitment priorities and objectives.

Why us?

Engineering is in our DNA, and the heart of everything we do.

We've run successful engineering companies, created bespoke manufacturing solutions, implemented niche design projects, and delivered complex production programmes. We've worn the t-shirt, and that makes us proudly passionate about all things engineering.

We also believe people are key to business growth. To do that, we work hard to ensure our own teams have the support, freedom, and tools to go above and beyond to deliver against our customer's requirements.

We are interconnected - not ruled by one voice. No single person has all the answers, and we embrace the thoughts and ideas of everyone we speak to.

That's why we offer a relaxed and professional service to all our candidates and clients.

This includes a bespoke recruitment plan for every single client, and effective marketing services to showcase opportunities across the sectors we cover. From these foundations, we're able to deliver a recruitment experience that our competitors simply can't match.

We know engineering. We know recruitment. And we know how a personal touch is recognised, appreciated, and remembered.

Want your engineering recruitment in the hands of qualified engineers? You should get in touch.

Listed Jobs

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Arden White
Job Title
Software Controls Engineer - F1 / Motorsport
Job Description
Software Controls Engineer - Northampton
F1 / Motorsport
Initial 12-month contract
Hybrid

The Software Controls Engineer role in Calibration and Controls is responsible for Identifying, Specifying, Developing, Testing, Calibrating and Reviewing ideas that will lead to either performance or reliability improvement on the Power Unit.

A performance improvement could:-
Be any feature that results in a powertrain performance gain such as fuel consumption, electrical energy usage, heat rejection, drivability
Involve working in close cooperation with Performance Engineering to develop a system
Be any feature that allows operational "ease of use".
The Software Controls Engineer is also responsible for developing and maintaining our SiL, HiL and Test systems, to ensure robust and reliable operation of the powertrain systems on rigs, dynos or in the vehicle.


THEREFORE WE NEED YOU TO...
Be skilled at...
Delivering solutions of the highest standard on fast paced and technically challenging projects.

Have experience of...
Model based software development using Simulink and Stateflow, preferably within an Automotive environment.
Specifying, Developing and Testing optimal internal combustion engine and hybrid powertrain control systems.
Performing validation tests on various platforms (HiL, Rig, Dyno etc.)
Documenting and developing specifications and procedures.

Demonstrate knowledge of...
The full software lifecycle including requirements, design, code and test.
Internal combustion engine and hybrid powertrain operation and control.
Sensors and actuators used within the powertrain
Powertrain failure modes and their containment
Use of calibration, diagnostic and measurement tools such as CANape, CANalyzer, WinDarab and RaceCon
Software applications and processes for delivering high quality software
Automotive communication protocols (e.g. CAN, Ethernet)


Hold these qualifications...
Essential
BEng/BSc qualified (2:1 minimum) in Degree level or higher in software or engineering related discipline.
Software design and development experience using one or more of the following tools/languages.
MATLAB/Simulink
C/C+

Desirable
3+ years post graduate experience in challenging, and relevant engineering environment
Chartered Engineer Professional Registration

Be...
Be highly self-motivated, proactive and have good organisation skills
Be creative, innovative and inquisitive
Have close attention to detail, and be driven to deliver engineering of the highest quality
Have an ability to work to strict deadlines
Have excellent problem solving skills
Have good verbal and written communication skills
Be a team player, promoting a diverse culture of collaboration
Demonstrate pragmatism, accountability and credibility
Be flexible in the approach toward working hours

Success in this role will be if you... (Deliverables)
Develop Software Control Systems for power unit functions.
Managing calibrations for Power unit electronic systems.
Specifying, Developing and overseeing control system tests.
Support and champion software development best practice.
Provide rapid root cause failure analysis solutions to the business

Applications:
Please apply with updated CV and details of current rate/salary and notice period. If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted prior to submission. However please contact Michael Sorfleet by email if you have any questions.

Please note, these positions CANNOT support sponsorship

If this role is not for you, but you know some who may be interested, please forward this email on to them. We offer a referral scheme.
Arden White is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any specific requirements or require assistance or reasonable adjustments to be made for you during the selection process due to disability or long-term health condition, we will do our best to assist you
Northampton, United Kingdom
Remote
30-01-2025