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Junior race engineer

Telford
Race engineer
Posted: 9 January
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Pace Performance are competing at the sharp end of the GB4 and Ginetta Junior Championship and need a junior race engineer who can extract performance from cost-capped junior racing categories.Learnings/ResponsibilitiesEvent preparation:Build run plans, test matrices and setup baselines, request parts and track kit.Analyse historic data/video to define objectives and performance targets.Create scrutineering paperwork, setup sheets and fuel/pressure calcs.Trackside engineering:Lead all sessions: manage tyres, pressures, cambers/toe, damper/aero changes, rake/ride heights, diff/preload (where applicable).Turn driver feedback into actionable setup changes—know the difference between a complaint and a problem.Strategy calls for qualifying & races (track position, out-laps, traffic, cooldowns).Run the car with the chief and number one mechanic; oversee build quality and sign-off.Liaise with officials on regs, parc fermé and any technical directives.Performance & analysis:Data and video: log configuration, sensor sanity checks, channel maths, sector analysis, driver coaching notes.Correlate driver comments with data.Produce end-session and end-event reports with clear next stepsPost-event:Lead debriefs; maintain car history, setup database and parts lifeing.Plan next tests, close out reliability actions with mechanics and parts suppliers.Required Skills & Experience:Degree in Mechanical/Automotive/Motorsport Engineering OR experience in single-seaters (GB4/F4/Formula Ford or similar).Data skills with typical junior-formula toolchains (e.g. AIM Race Studio, PI Toolbox and video VBOX Cosworth, Atlas, Pi Toolbox, Motec, etc.).Competence with chassis setup fundamentals.Calm communication with young drivers and busy parents. Direct, fair, and unflappable.UK trackside availability most weekends in season; full UK driving licence; right to work in the UKConditions:Office/workshop based position on non-race weeks at Pace Performance.Extensive travel, trackside position.Competitive salary, dependent on profile and background.

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