Modelling and Simulation Engineer

Modelling and Simulation Engineer 

Mahindra Racing

Mahindra Racing is a motor racing team based in Banbury, United Kingdom, competing with an Indian racing license. The team is currently competing in the electric FIA Formula E Championship since the inaugural season in 2014.

Role Overview:

The Modelling and Simulation Engineer is responsible for developing, maintaining and improving simulation tools and vehicle models to support race performance, car development and engineering decisions. Working closely with race engineers, vehicle performance engineers and software engineers, the role provides accurate simulation data to optimise car setup, energy management and overall vehicle performance throughout the Formula E season.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and correlate mathematical models (including simulator and simulation results with track and R&D data
• Develop and improve analysis and simulation tools
• Support Race Engineering with simulation and data analysis before, during and after race and test events
• Analyse track and R&D data and produce reports on findings 
• Investigate potential mechanical and controls upgrades through concept studies and simulation
• Qualifications, skills and experience required
• Strong background in applied mathematics and physics (MSc/Meng)
• Able to derive basic models from first principles
• Solid understanding of vehicle dynamics
• Competent at running vehicle model simulations and interpreting the results
• Able to use MATLAB/Simulink and Python independently 
• Knowledge of MESL suite (ATLAS, vTAG, System Monitor)
• Prior experience with C/C++ would be an advantage
• Motorsport experience (FE/F1/WEC in particular) highly desirable

Personal profile

• Interact efficiently and proactively with all groups
• Produce clear, succinct yet detailed reports
• Operate within tight deadlines of the business
• Able to follow procedures/processes

This job description may be changed from time to time to reflect changing business requirements and the job  holder may be required to undertake other tasks other than those that are listed that fall reasonably within the  scope of the role and grade. 

Mahindra Racing would like to thank you for your application.
Due to being inundated with applicants, we unfortunately cannot get back to everyone, if we don't get back to you it means you have been unsuccessful.
We wish you all the best for the future and ask you to keep checking for roles with us in the future that may suit your skillset.