Senior & Controls Engineer - Jaguar TCS Racing

Senior Performance & Controls Engineer

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Jaguar TCS Racing is at the forefront of electric motor sport 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 motor sport.

This is a key position in a fast‑paced racing environment, with the purpose to enhance the vehicle dynamics and controls system performance of our race cars.

• Work trackside and in the factory with the drivers & engineering team to maximise vehicle performance.
• Research, specify, implement & tune advanced braking, traction, differential, energy management and handling functions within the vehicles ECU.
• Work closely with the wider control engineering team, the FIA & common suppliers to build safety, legality, reliability & performance into the code.
• Attend DIL, Rig, Test and Race events as appropriate to monitor performance and suggest mechanical and/or control system changes to optimise the car.
• Build offline tools and models to assist with the analysis of vehicle performance.
• Perform pre & post‑event analyses of car performance covering all aspects, but with specific focus on vehicle dynamics and control systems.
• Document and communicate control system updates.
• Manage a small team of performance control engineers.

• Previous performance & control systems engineering experience in advanced road car applications or world championship level motor sport (FE / F1 / WEC / WRC) – Minimum 7 Years.
• Strong Masters degree in mechanical, automotive or control related engineering discipline.
• Expert Matlab, Simulink & Stateflow user with experience of the MAT Tool chain.
• Advanced vehicle dynamics and tyres understanding.
• Understanding of dynamic simulation, control system theory, state estimation and advanced control techniques would be an advantage.
• Proficiency and interest in computational methods and numerical analysis.
• Experience with Canopy and programming in C an advantage.

• Self‑motivated problem solver with a “Can do” attitude and high levels of initiative.
• Flexible approach to working hours with consideration of the time‑sensitive nature of motor sport.
• The role may require significant travel and/or Ops room support. Race & Test events will require working long hours over weekends.
• High level of attention to detail with the ability to work alone with a brief specification.
• Good communicator with a strong interest in motor sport.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Highest levels of professionalism and integrity.

• Bonus scheme
• Aviva Pension
• Group Life Assurance
• Group Income Protection
• Electric Car Scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 26 days holiday plus public holidays and the opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days per year
• Childcare Benefits
• Free on‑site gym access and discounted national memberships