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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Real Time Systems Development Engineer - **Company:** Aston Martin - **Location:** Silverstone, UK - **Salary:** £75,744.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JIRA, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Computer Programming, Data Display Debuggers, DSpace, EtherCAT, Monitoring of Systems, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Real-Time Operating Systems, Real Time Systems, Git, Bitbucket - **Published:** August 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5856963583 ## About the Role * Degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or a related discipline. * Strong problem-solving, mathematical, and analytical skills. * Solid expertise in real-time systems, mechatronics, HIL simulators and controls. * Modelling experience across mechanical, hydraulic, thermal, and electrical systems, including correlation techniques. * Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly, concisely, and professionally, often to tight deadlines. * Calm, confident approach under pressure with a strong results-driven mindset. * Ideally, experience in automotive or within high-level motorsport in a similar role. * Experience with ECUs, electric motors actuation, servo drives, and hydraulic actuation and real-time OS would be beneficial but is not essential. * Coding experience in MATLAB/Simulink, C/C++, and other languages such as Python or C#. * Experience with tools such as DSPACE, DYMOLA, AVL-PUMA, System Monitor/TAG SECU, ATLAS, Jira, Git or Bitbucket. * Experience with communication protocols such as EtherCAT and CAN would be beneficial but is not essential. * General understanding of numerical methods, optimisation, control theory, vehicle dynamics and performance simulation. Investing in your career is paramount. We promote professional and personal development through a provision of learning opportunities and work with you to shape your career and realise your full potential. ## Description An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Real Time Systems Development Engineer to join our Simulator Development Team within the Simulation and Vehicle Modelling Group, in close collaboration with the Control Systems Group. You'll play a key part in the development and evolution of real time and HIL systems, such as our Gearbox Dyno and DIL Simulator. This is a highly collaborative role combining technical expertise with real-world performance impact. * Support the ongoing development of the team's Gearbox dyno and DIL simulator. * Develop, integrate, and maintain power unit, driveline, hydraulics and vehicle models for real-time use. * Apply correlation techniques to identify and resolve issues. * Work on real-time and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) simulation solutions. * Develop and improve simulation and controls solutions to enhance the HIL's fidelity. * Contribute to the development and maintenance of tools for setup, diagnostics, data display, simulation, and analysis. * Collaborate proactively across departments, contributing effectively to technical reviews. * Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant technologies, and industry best practice. ## Related Videos - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [Agile work at CARIAD – Creating a customer web application for controlling the vehicle ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/200-agile-work-at-cariad-creating-a-customer-web-application-for-controlling-the-vehicle) ## Related Articles - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [Software Developer Salary in Austria [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/213-software-developer-salary-in-austria-2023)