Tyre Science

The company:

Williams’ core competencies are the design and development of racing cars to compete in the Formula One World Championship. As one of the world's leading Formula One teams, the company has secured 16 FIA Formula One World Championship titles since its foundation in 1977 and is now moving into an exciting era under new ownership defined by relentless innovation and living sustainable performance in every dimension.

Job Title: Tyre Science – Industrial Placement Reports To: Tyre Science & Performance Simulation Team Leader Department: Tyre Science & Performance Simulation About the Department: The Tyre Science group within Vehicle Dynamics provides the understanding of tyre behaviour by capturing this physics in our models. These models are developed by the Tyre Science group and deployed into the simulation toolsets, enabling the optimisation of car development and performance on track. Role Overview: As a Tyre Science Industrial Placement you’ll play a critical role in contributing to the development of tyre models and toolsets and provide support for future and current car programmes. The Tyre Science Industrial Placement is a new opportunity to gain experience working alongside the Tyre Science team, where tasks will involve modelling of complex systems capable of running in very high-performance environments. Team members obtain experience in a variety of techniques not found in other departments and will contribute fundamentally to a state-of-the-art toolset. Your Responsibilities: As a Tyre Science Industrial Placement at Williams, you will: • Develop the tyre model test library and contribute to the develop of models • Ensure good correlation between simulation tyre behaviour and track or rig derived measurements • Contribute to optimisation toolset to accelerate creation of accurate tyre parameterisation • Design and execute R&D test programmes, analysing the results • Support the DIL test programme as needed Preferred Candidate Profile: The ideal candidate will possess a combination of the following: • Proficiency in high-level programming language (Python); understanding of mechanical and thermal modelling and simulation; basic understanding of optimisation and data analysis. • Strong problem-solving ability, effective communication skills, attention to detail, ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. • Solid background in theoretical mechanics and dynamics, comfort working from first principles • Understanding of simulation development, optimisation and machine learning • Previous experience with tyre and/or vehicle modelling desired but not essential • Proactive problem-solving skills • Excellent communication abilities

What can Williams offer?

The Williams Group is based in multi acre complex located in Grove, Oxfordshire. The Williams Group offers a competitive holiday package, staff events/open days, a subsidised restaurant on site and various car schemes. We have an on-site gym (open 24 hours a day) as well as various fitness classes including outdoors bootcamps, pilates and yoga free for all staff and contractors to use. Aside from these benefits we can offer free onsite parking and large open green spaces to unwind during breaks. We are a based just 30 mins from Oxford City Centre by bus.

Williams is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments