Industrial Placement (2027-2028) - Control Systems - Jaguar TCS Racing

Country/Region

GB

State

OXF

City

Kidlington

17956

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Jaguar TCS Racing is at the forefront of electric motorsport innovation, competing in the electrifying Formula E Championship. As part of the legendary Jaguar brand, our team is dedicated to pioneering advancements in electric vehicle technology, sustainability, and performance. With a rich heritage in racing and a commitment to pushing the boundaries of electric mobility, Jaguar TCS Racing combines passion, expertise, and cutting-edge technology to compete at the highest levels of motorsport.

We operate a 12-month (September 2027 - August 2028) student placement programme within our Formula E Control Systems group. This is an exciting opportunity where you will work with highly skilled and experienced engineering professionals and graduates who you can learn and develop with - the more questions you ask the more you will gain from your experience. It is important to know that many of our industrial placements have been successful in obtaining graduate roles on completion of their degree.

To be eligible for an industrial placement within our Formula E Control Systems group you should be working towards a degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Mechatronics, Software or Motorsport Engineering. An understanding of vehicle dynamics would be advantageous.

What you will do

• During the placement you will take on responsibilities such as:
• Working as an integral part of Car Development Team

Developing control strategies using the MATLAB toolchain for both our on-car and off-car environments, DIL, HIL, to optimise the vehicle control software and realise quantifiable reductions in lap time over a race weekend.

Developing of new methodologies and test procedures to ensure we achieve and maintain a high level of code test coverage within our Vehicle Control Module, Inverter and Motor Control software.

• Testing of our hardware and control modules across a variety of test facilities.
• Preparation and support of systems on operational vehicles at test and race events
• Overall, you will contribute to make our car faster, more reliable and more efficient.
• When applying for industrial placements opportunities, all students are expected to submit a covering letter along with a Curriculum Vitae containing the following information:

• Your current career aims and how you plan to achieve them.
• Subjects that you are currently taking and plan to take.
• Relevant leisure pursuits and activities.
• Why work experience would be beneficial to you.

Next Steps

Those students that are shortlisted will be invited to attend an assessment. It is expected that the student takes sole responsibility for making suitable travel and accommodation arrangements.

Our Commitment

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. At Fortescue Zero we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skills.

Fortescue Zero is an equal opportunity employer who values diversity and inclusion. If you have a disability,

We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.

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