Embedded Software Tools Engineer

Apply for Embedded Software Tools Engineer at Motion Applied in Woking, ENG, GB. This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

The motor sport Embedded Control Development Tools team is responsible for developing and supporting the tools used for building, testing and simulating application software for Motion Applied ECUs.

As an Embedded Control Development Tools Engineer, you will be responsible for helping to develop and support MCT (Motion Control Toolbox) – our suite of MATLAB toolboxes that customise the code generation capabilities of MATLAB and Simulink. You will need to have an in‑depth knowledge of MATLAB and Simulink, but also a good understanding of writing and compiling C code – our work spans the interface of Simulink application models and lower‑level embedded software.

Working within the Control Applications team, you will work in a fast‑paced and agile environment – where you will get to see your work being delivered to the racetrack and interact with motor sport teams directly. We follow new technologies and make use of modern software development practices and tools.

• Development and maintenance of MCT – our MATLAB/Simulink toolboxes for code generation of embedded software for MA ECUs.
• Providing support to customers using our tools to develop their own Simulink applications for MA ECUs.
• Working with internal teams using our tools to provide expert support and develop new software features.
• Creating technical documentation and guides for a range of users.
• Assisting with issue tracking, software testing and release processes.

Essential

• In-depth knowledge of MATLAB programming and software development.
• Experience of Simulink modelling and code generation for embedded control systems.
• Good understanding of C and compiler(s).
• First class degree or upper 2nd in Engineering, Electronics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or other highly quantitative field (or equivalent experience).

Desirable

• Experience of motor sport/automotive control systems would be an advantage.
• Experience of SIL and HIL test tools.
• Experience of real‑time systems.
• Experience with software version control systems, e.g. Git.
• Knowledge of continuous integration tools, e.g. Jenkins.
• An understanding of MATLAB testing frameworks.
• Demonstrable interest in embedded microprocessors.

• Flexible working policies, including Hybrid Working.
• Life assurance to the value of 4 times base salary.
• Opportunity to join the McLaren Applied Pension Plan.
• Company funded individual private healthcare with the opportunity to extend to partner or spouse and/or dependents at a discounted rate.
• Ride‑to‑work with Evans Cycles – take advantage of the Government’s Cycle‑to‑Work scheme.
• Electric car scheme – opportunity to drive a brand‑new car in a more affordable way through this salary sacrifice scheme (eligible after successful completion of probation).

Motion Applied are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) and promote DEI in all we do. McLaren Applied are also members of the UK Government Disability Confident Scheme.