Embedded FPGA Software Engineer

About Us
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 to reduce the carbon footprint and become more sustainable. Our focus is on electrification and telemetry, control and analytics.
To deliver efficient lightweight electric powertrain and vehicle development; motorsport solutions that make series more sustainable and efficient; 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:
Creating the software that runs on the racing cars in Formula 1, INDYCAR and NASCAR, the Embedded Software Engineer will work on a variety of McLaren's technology stacks, delivering world class solutions that are run in the glare of the world's media spotlight.
McLaren Applied develops a variety of electronics, including world leading ECUs, that control the world's most famous racing cars. The Embedded Software team create and develop the low-level software which combined with our model-based application code breathes life into these electronics.
Working within Control Applications Group you will be responsible for developing and testing embedded FPGA images and embedded software to deliver into bespoke systems and products. Day to day activities follow Agile development methodology. You will collaborate with teams across the department including Hardware, Application Development, Electronic Production, Track Support and Analytics to develop and maintain our low-level embedded software test environments.
Role Dimensions:
Occasional travel may be required to provide track and factory support to customers along with out of office hours working depending on the business commitments.
Principal Accountabilities:
Plans and develops solutions across the full product lifecycle, in line with business imperatives.
Develop and demonstrate new technology within commercial and market realities.
Deliver solutions, following engineering processes for the benefit of the business.
Technically architect and develop class leading FPGA solutions within an embedded system.
Provide input into proposals, manage and communicate stakeholder requirements, resolve issues and make decisions in line with business plans.
We'd love to hear from you if you have:
Essential
First class or upper-second class degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronics, Mathematics, Physics, or other highly quantitative field (or equivalent experience)
C or C++ programming language in an embedded environment
Experience of developing software targeted at microprocessors and microcontrollers.
FPGA design, analysis, documenting, capture & implementation and verification experience.
Knowledge of communication interfaces; CAN, Ethernet, FlexRay, PCI, SPI, I2C, UART, USB
Experience of full lifecycle software development using agile and V-model methodologies
Ability to solve challenges using engineering first principles where required.
Ability to present in internal design reviews.
Desirable
Experience of working in an automotive or motorsport environment
Experience of developing software targeted at microprocessors and microcontrollers.
Application development in desktop environment Windows, Linux.
Experience using digital logic and general hardware design
Experience using VHDL testbenches file IO and scripting language (Python)
Xilinx development experience (7-series and Ultrascale architectures, including Zynq System-on-Chip devices).
Xilinx implementation tools (ISE, PlanAhead, Vivado)
Version Control (Mercurial, GIT) Adept at researching, understanding and implementing technical solution methods when beyond current skill set.
What we can offer you
In return for everything you bring to the table, we can ensure an exciting, challenging role in a dynamic business surrounded by some of the best people in their respective fields.
At McLaren Applied we firmly believe it's the relationships and friendships we create while working that make us special. We're also aware that the world is changing and we are part of that change. We all want and need different things from our work and home lives, so, if you have commitments outside of work, we're open to talking through flexible working options that work for you and us.
Annual leave (25 days + bank holidays, pro-rated for part time colleagues).
Enhanced Company Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave and pay.
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 which offers savings of up to 42% on the cost of a new bike, cycling accessories and components.
Electric car scheme - opportunity to drive a brand-new car in a more affordable way through this salary sacrifice scheme. Employees are eligible to join the scheme after successful competition of their probationary period.
Our values
OWNERSHIP
OPENNESS
BRAVERY
INGENUITY
HUMILITY
McLaren 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.