Application Development Engineer

The Team

The Application Development team is responsible for developing and supporting MATLAB/Simulink based embedded control systems.

The primary function is maintenance of our three SECU supply contracts into F1, Indy Car and NASCAR for whom MA develops the application code. Outside of these series the role involves supporting our Motorsport customers use of MA hardware and software tools to develop their own control systems and the delivery of bespoke control system projects.

As an Application Development Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and supporting embedded control system development in MATLAB/Simulink. Playing a pivotal role in the service provided to our existing customers and applying your knowledge and technical expertise to support Motorsport derived product use into other series and industries.

Some travel is required to provide track and factory support to customers along with out of office hours working depending on the business commitments. (Circa 85% Office 15% Track).

• Developing and maintain embedded software in MATLAB/Simulink.
• Developing and running HIL, SIL and simulation testing.
• Primarily focused on US based series i.e. NASCAR and Indy Car
• Provides support to customers developing their own software for MA ECUs.
• Provides tier two customer support to aid our track support team.
• Disseminates knowledge of Motorsport control system and MA products.
• Contributes to the track support function to maintain relevant knowledge base.
• Guides the continuous improvement of departmental procedures and knowledge base.

• First class degree or upper 2nd in Engineering, Electronics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or other highly quantitative field (or equivalent experience).
• Experienced in MATLAB Simulink code generation for embedded control systems
• Knowledgeable in Motorsport powertrain control systems
• Experience of SIL and HIL test tools
• Experience of ATLAS and System Monitor would be useful
• Experience of electric drives used in hybrid systems would be an advantage
• Willing to work on US time, when appropriate, to support meetings and events

• Annual leave (25 days + bank holidays, pro-rated for part time colleagues).
• Enhanced Company Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave and pay.
• Flexible working policies, including Hybrid Working.
• Life assurance to the value of 4 times base salary
• Opportunity to join the Applied Pension Plan
• Company funded individual private healthcare with the opportunity to extend to partner or spouse and/or dependents at a discounted rate.
• Electric car scheme – opportunity to drive a brand-new car in a more affordable way through this salary sacrifice scheme. Employees are eligible to join the scheme after successful competition of their probationary period.

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