Principal Control Engineer

Bristol
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Job Title: Principal Control Software Engineer

Working Policy: Hybrid

Overview: Our client is at the forefront of innovation in the automotive and motorsport driving simulator market, delivering world-class motion technology. Their systems provide unparalleled insights into vehicle dynamics and ride performance, outperforming competitors in accuracy and low latency. Founded in 2017 by a visionary leader in F1 simulator development, the company has grown to a team of 65 engineers and proudly delivered cutting-edge solutions to prestigious clients, including a new driving simulator for the Ferrari F1 Team.

Role Summary: The Principal Motion Control Software Engineer will join the Simulation & Control group, taking a leadership role in the development of motion control software. This position offers the opportunity to drive performance enhancements, develop innovative methodologies, and work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to advance state-of-the-art simulation technology.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead Development: Drive the creation and enhancement of motion control software.

  • Simulation Enhancement: Design and utilise offline simulations to optimise controller performance.

  • Model Refinement: Use test data to improve model accuracy for offline and real-time control software.

  • Innovative Methodologies: Explore and test novel control methodologies to expand technical capabilities.

  • Collaborative Testing: Partner with engineers to implement and evaluate controller updates on demonstrator systems.

  • Software Commissioning: Lead software commissioning processes for Factory and Site Acceptance Testing.

  • Design Consultation: Provide guidance to mechanical engineers, focusing on the implications for control software.

    Key Skills and Qualifications:

  • Strong expertise in control engineering, with a focus on optimal control techniques.

  • Knowledge of control methodologies such as LGQ, LQR, H infinity, and MPC.

  • Proven ability to analyse test data to refine models and enhance controller performance.

  • Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.

  • Proficiency in tools like Matlab, Python, C, Julia, and Simulink.

  • Familiarity with embedded systems (e.g., Arduino, STM32) is advantageous but not essential.

    For more information, please apply via the link

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