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 in order to change the game for our customers. We are the world’s leading independent motorsport company and the business behind some of the greatest names and achievements in motorsport over the last 40 years. Our skilled Technicians, Mechanics, Fabricators and Engineers work together every step of the way to design, build and run elite competition cars on the track and off-road across the globe.
We are looking for a Junior Race Engineer to join our Aston Martin Racing team and develop your skills in managing the car, drivers and car crews at test and race events. You will work with the Chief Race Engineer to support and run cars in a variety of series with our customer and Prodrive operated programmes. This will also you require to act as a data / systems / performance engineer when requested to help in your development and allow you to learn from the more experienced members of the team to enhance your skill and knowledge levels.
You will be tasked with optimising the performance of the car and drivers and be responsible for the technical specification of the race car, while maintaining all running records. Between events you will be tasked with investigating areas of performance development to enhance the quality of our simulation tools and vehicle dynamics software to help push forwards the performance of the Aston Martin GT3 and GT4 products.
Key responsibilities
* In an effective and timely manner, and in conjunction with the technical staff you will produce build specifications, set up sheets, and all other necessary documentation for all events, whether test or race.
* Conduct analysis and optimisation of the vehicle setup parameters.
* Conduct research into the potential areas of development for the Aston Martin GT cars.
* Issuing technical work lists after sessions (ie. set up changes, specification changes, tyre choice, etc) and after events to ensure cars are prepared in an optimal manner.
* Liaising with drivers on a regular basis on all matters technical as regards the car and team.
* Providing constructive feedback on driving styles to suit the circuits demands.
* Keeping accurate notes, issuing an event report from tests and races, ensuring such reports and notes are filed in such a manner as to make them easily accessible for future reference.
* Keeping a summarised mileage record of all running and have ensure this is available for the Chief Mechanic to use for filing records, etc.
* Planning, performing, and reporting on specific tests, ie. aerodynamic, R&D rig tests or, other Race Team development tests, as requested by the Chief Race Engineer.
* Support our other engineering team members with the optimisation of software, electronics and engine parameters.
Who Are We Looking For?
Our ideal candidate will have experience in trackside motorsport in an engineering capacity and be educated to degree level or equivalent in Engineering. You will have a proven ability to operate trackside within the time constraints of a race event and under the pressure of a competitive environment. A positive, solutions-focused attitude is essential, along with the capability to think on your feet and identify alternative approaches when faced with challenges.
What can we offer you?
* An attractive salary which will grow in line with your ongoing development and impact;
* 25 days holiday (which increases with long service) with an opportunity to purchase up to 15 extra days;
* Training opportunities for continuing professional development;
* Car and pension salary sacrifice schemes;
* Paid time off for volunteering;
* Consultations with our Fit 4 Life expert;
* Social events throughout the year;
* Exclusive company discounts;
* Life assurance.
We are an equal opportunities employer
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