Associate Embedded Software Engineer

Background

The world around us is experiencing significant change, the greatest in generations.

At McLaren Applied, we're accelerating the response to that change. Our vision is that our people and technologies will pioneer a better future. Our mission is to achieve breakthroughs in performance.

We're at the cutting edge of innovation in industries including automotive transportation and motorsport. We create solutions that drive efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

We want to help reduce the carbon footprint and become more sustainable. Our focus is on electrification, telemetry, control, and analytics.

Our aim is to deliver efficient lightweight electric powertrains and vehicle development, motorsport solutions that enhance sustainability and efficiency, reliable connectivity solutions for transportation, and insightful analytics and monitoring of transport fleets.

By applying our expertise, we deliver real benefits and pioneer a better future.

Purpose of the Role

The Embedded Software Engineer will develop software for racing cars in Formula 1, INDYCAR, and NASCAR, working on various McLaren technology stacks to deliver world-class solutions.

McLaren Applied develops electronics, including leading ECUs, that control renowned racing cars. The embedded software team creates and develops low-level software that integrates with our model-based application code to bring these electronics to life.

Within the Control Applications Group, you will be responsible for developing solutions for specific systems and products, following Agile methodologies. Collaborating with Hardware, Application Development, Electronic Production, Track Support, and Analytics teams, you will develop and maintain our low-level embedded software.

Role Dimensions

Occasional travel may be required for track and factory support, along with out-of-office hours depending on business needs.

Principal Accountabilities

• Develop solutions throughout the full product lifecycle in line with business needs.
• Deliver solutions following engineering processes for the benefit of the business.
• Develop software supporting the Electronic Production team for unit verification.
• Maintain and support in-field products for customers.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, and Experience Essential

• First class or upper-second class degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronics, Mathematics, Physics, or a similar quantitative field (or equivalent experience).
• Proficiency in C or C++ programming in an embedded environment.
• Knowledge of developing software for microprocessors and microcontrollers.
• Experience with RTOS development such as Integrity, FreeRTOS, RTEMS, VxWorks, or Linux embedded.
• Understanding of communication interfaces like CAN, Ethernet, FlexRay, PCI, SPI, I2C, UART, USB.
• Experience with agile and V-model software development methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills based on engineering principles.
• Ability to present in internal design reviews.

Desirable

• Experience in automotive or motorsport environments.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or ANT.
• Experience in application development on Windows and Linux platforms.
• Knowledge of electronic hardware design and reading schematics and datasheets.
• Ability to present in external design reviews.
• Research skills and ability to implement technical solutions beyond current skill set.
• Experience with model-driven tools like MATLAB Simulink.
• FPGA development experience.

What We Can Offer You

In return for your skills and experience, we offer an exciting and challenging role in a dynamic environment with some of the best professionals in their fields.

We value relationships and friendships created at work. We also understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible working options.

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Enhanced parental leave and pay.
• Flexible working policies, including hybrid work.
• Life assurance of four times your salary.
• Participation in the McLaren Applied Pension Plan.
• Company-funded private healthcare, with options for dependents.
• Cycle-to-Work scheme.
• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme.

Who We Are

McLaren Applied is a medium-sized tech firm spun out of McLaren Group. We seek self-starters, entrepreneurial spirits, and those who thrive in a non-hierarchical, growth-oriented environment.

We are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and are members of the UK Government Disability Confident Scheme.