Embedded Software Engineer

Location: Silverstone, UK

Reporting to: Lead Engineer – Control Systems

Department: Andretti Cadillac at Andretti Global

Background:
Led by racing legend Michael Andretti, the team fields multiple entries in INDYCAR, INDY NXT, IMSA and Formula E. The global racing enterprise boasts over 250 race wins, four INDYCAR Series championships, five INDY NXT titles, one Indy Pro 2000 and one USF2000 championship, and has captured victory five times at the famed Indianapolis 500-Mile Race. The team is now looking to expand into the pinnacle of motorsport through our Andretti Cadillac Team. 

Job description:
We have an opportunity for an Embedded Software Engineer to join the Andretti Cadillac Team at the new Silverstone Facility. In this role you will work within the Control Systems group and be responsible for the development of the car embedded software and supporting systems. At Andretti Global, we aspire to be the absolute best in every aspect of our team. Team members are encouraged to challenge established thinking and share their ideas to create an environment where everyone can contribute to our shared success.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Lead the development of the car embedded software, capturing requirements, developing specifications and overseeing its implementation and testing.  
• Contribute to software resource plans and release schedules.  
• Contribute to the development of our SIL, HIL and other test systems.  
• Promote the implementation of software development best practices.  
• Mentoring junior team members.  

• A degree in a relevant discipline (Engineering) or similar. 
• Extensive experience within a software development environment.  
• Experience with MATLAB Simulink code generation for embedded systems, including the setting up of tool chains.  
• Proficiency with C / C++.  
• Knowledge of communication protocols such as CAN, Flexray and Ethernet.  
• Use of calibration, diagnostic and measurement tools such as CANalyzer, ETAS and F1 SECU tools.  
• Be familiar with agile development methodologies.  
• Ability to plan and manage own workloads.  
• Clear and concise communication. 
• Is self-motivated, innovative, and capable of working generally unsupervised to challenging deadlines.  
• Strong levels of IT skills including MS Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.  
• Positively contribute to an open and inclusive culture.  
  
  

Please be aware that we will be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis and this job posting will close once a suitable candidate is identified. We encourage all interested individuals to submit their application as soon as possible.  As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.