At Prodrive, we believe there’s no limit to what can be achieved when the brightest minds come together. Joining one focused and driven team, you will challenge boundaries to change the game for our customers. We are the world’s leading independent motorsport company, supporting some of the greatest names and achievements in motorsport over the last 40 years. Our skilled Technicians, Mechanics, Fabricators, and Engineers collaborate closely to design, build, and operate elite competition cars on the track and off-road globally.
We are recruiting a Data Engineer to join the Rally Engineering team. This role involves managing the vehicle’s data architecture, ensuring data quality, and performing analysis to evaluate and optimize rally car performance and reliability.
Key Accountabilities:
* Traveling role: Data Engineer at all test and rally events of the World Rally Raid Championship
* Specifying, calibrating, and testing car sensors for events and pre-event testing, following guidelines set by the Rally Engineering Group. Ensuring the vehicle is optimally configured for each event and maintained throughout.
* Promptly publishing accurate engineering documents before and after events and tests, including simulation analysis, sensitivity studies, system configurations, data findings, simulation correlation, and performance of failsafe strategies.
* Effectively communicating data findings to Rally Engineers and leading troubleshooting efforts during test and rally events. Using data processing and analysis as decision-making tools.
* Maintaining good communication with the crew, engine, and design teams regarding channel strategies for monitoring, controlling, or failsafe contingencies, and ensuring driver requests are appropriately communicated.
What we are looking for:
* Proficiency in data analysis software (e.g., Motec i2, WinDarab, ATLAS)
* Hands-on experience with data acquisition hardware and relevant software
* Good understanding of vehicle dynamics theory and application
* Ability to develop internal tools/software for data processing and analysis
* Degree or equivalent in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering or a relevant discipline
* Experience working in a similar engineering role within a Manufacturer Team in WRC or Rally Raid is preferred
* Knowledge of rally car design and architecture is advantageous
What can we offer you?
* An attractive salary that grows with your development and impact
* 25 days holiday, increasing with long service, with options to purchase additional days
* Training and professional development opportunities
* Car and pension salary sacrifice schemes
* Paid volunteer time off
* Consultations with our Fit 4 Life expert
* Social events throughout the year
* Exclusive company discounts
* Life assurance
At Prodrive, we are committed to attracting and nurturing top talent and fostering an inclusive workplace. We value diversity and aim to provide equal opportunities for all staff, ensuring that no applicant is disadvantaged by practices not justified by the job requirements. If you believe you are suitable for this role, we welcome your application.
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