Track Support Engineer - Motorsport

​We are currently supporting an established Motorsport business to recruit a Track Support Engineer. They design, manufacture and build award-winning race engine solutions that lead the way in the motor sports industry.

This will be a customer facing role and you will be required to travel to international race events.

Key responsibilities;

•Reporting to the Project Manager on a programme, you will be a key contributor to the track-side engine operation

•As a customer facing representative of the company, the successful candidate will be an excellent communicator engaging confidently and knowledgeably.

•A self-starter who is highly motivated, very well organised and demonstrates a positive growth mindset.

•Extensive travel to International and/or European events will be required

Between track events the role will include all aspects of project support onsite at the company’s Essex based facility, such as:

•Reporting

•Data analysis & calibration development

•Lifing of components

•Preparation for future events

•Involvement with in-house engine testing

Key Skills / Experience;

•Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role at a professional motorsport level (powertrain), ideally F1, WEC, IndyCar, DTM or other relevant experience

•Proficient with engine electronic systems / calibration / sensors / wiring

•Experience with professional engine management software, such as McLaren, Magneti Marelli, Cosworth/Pectel, Life Racing or Motec

•High competence level with PC / typical software - MS Office (particularly Excel), MATLAB, etc.

•Customer facing skills & excellent organisation skills

•Flexibility to travel/work on weekends in line with race calendar requirements

•Degree qualified or equivalent in a mechanical or electrical engineering discipline