Job Description : Are you a skilled Development Engineer with a passion for innovation and want to be part of bringing cutting-edge projects to life? Cosworth is seeking a highly motivated Development Engineer to support the Engineering team at our Northampton site. The Role: To deliver engineering objectives set by the Principal Engineer, Senior Engineer and/or specific engineering Project Leader, working either individually or as part of a project team. Capable of managing own time / planning activities and some limited supervision and training of more junior colleagues. Support and carry out testing activities on engine dynamometer or sub system rig. A good understanding of engine control system theory and capable of development of ECU and control system calibrations Support and lead engine or subsystem build technicians. Support and lead instrumentation and data logging installations. To author and/or follow test procedures. To keep accurate records of all build and test activities undertaken. Analyse and present data from both build and test activity. Report, investigate and propose root cause, containment and solutions to issues encountered during build & test. Provide regular feedback, reports and meeting attendance as necessary to keep department & project management fully informed of project status. Ensure that the quality of work is compatible with the standards required within Cosworth and that all relevant standards are abided by. Consider the health and safety, environmental and energy impact of all activities. Support the Company’s compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018, following policy and best practice. Candidate Profile: Demonstrable experience as a test or development engineer within the Motorsport, Aeronautical or Automotive industry. Good class degree (2.1 or above) in a relevant engineering subject or equivalent qualification. Able to demonstrate a good understanding of the operating principles of the internal combustion engine and its cooling, lubrication, air handling and control systems. Knowledge of one other system in a vehicle driveline advantageous i.e. hybrid. Familiar with the use, data interpretation fault finding and basic mapping of an electronic control unit. Familiar with at least one data logging package and to be able to programme the logger and present data. Able to interpret technical information to generate a logical series of actions based on the implementation of sound engineering practice. Able to show an understanding of the commercial and manufacturing implications of engineering actions. Able to communicate effectively on a technical level with other engineers and managers, both within and external to Cosworth. This includes the compilation of written reports, oral communications and presentations. Have a good understanding of commonly used office software packages, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Able to organize own workload in an effective manner. Able to demonstrate a commitment to improving skills through relevant training and experience. Have a passion for high performance engineering and problem solving.