Applications Engineer (Wind Tunnel) Software Engineering

Cosworth Ltd; Cottenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK seeks a dynamic engineer to support and enhance their Diablo software systems used in Formula One and OEM facilities. The successful candidate will address customer inquiries, design system upgrades, and travel occasionally for on-site visits. Essential skills include problem-solving, analytical abilities, and communication. A degree in Software, Engineering, or a related field is required, alongside a full driving license and passport for international travel.

Qualifications

• Problem-solving and analytical skills essential for issue resolution.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Planning, organization, and time management abilities are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Answer customer queries and deliver practical solutions.
• Assist in design and documentation of system upgrades.
• Configure Diablo and develop scripts for software.
• Test new software and hardware components.
• Conduct on-site calibration and support visits.

Skills

Problem solving / fault finding

Analytical skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Planning, organisation and time management skills

PC / IT skills

Basic knowledge of programming

Education

Good degree level qualification in Software, Engineering, Science or Maths

Tools

Simulink

TwinCAT

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a dynamic engineer to support and extend our flagship Diablo software data acquisition and control system. Cosworth Diablo is used in the most advanced Formula One and OEM test facilities globally.

The successful candidate will join a dedicated group supporting and extending Diablo systems with our top tier customers.

This position requires occasional travel, some of it overseas. Includes onsite visits to Formula One teams.

The Role

Reporting to the Technical Manager the successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Answering customer queries, investigating reported issues, and delivering practical solutions, both remotely and on-site.

• Assisting in the specification, design and documentation of upgrades and new systems.

• Configuring Diablo and developing scripts, with the opportunity to develop software.

• Testing new software and hardware components.

• Deploying software and hardware upgrades to customers.

• Maintaining and developing (software) simulators.

• Conducting on-site calibration and support visits.

• Consider the health and safety, environmental and energy impact of all activities.

• Support the Company’s compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 by following company policy and best practice.

Candidate Profile

Good degree level qualification in Software, Engineering, Science or Maths. Exposure to instrumentation and/or control systems is desirable but not essential.

Essential

• Problem solving / fault finding

• Analytical skills

• Communication and interpersonal skills

• Planning, organisation and time management skills

• PC / IT skills

• Basic knowledge of programming and a desire to develop it further

• Full driving license and a passport for international travel.

Desirable

• General understanding of electronic hardware

• An understanding of Simulink and/or TwinCAT

• Some experience of wiring loom design