Motorsport Calibration Senior Engineer

Key Responsibilities

Calibration & Technical Support

• Provide expert remote and on-site calibration support to customers both in the UK and around the World.

• Commission and troubleshoot systems, including tasks such as enabling gearbox electronics functionality on

customer vehicles.

• Develop and deliver bespoke calibrations tailored to customer requirements.

• Support customers via phone, email, and live troubleshooting sessions.

• Define system architectures and prepare wiring specifications for new vehicle builds.

• Diagnose and resolve complex vehicle system issues under time-critical conditions.

Project & Product Management

• Lead and support engineering projects from concept through to delivery.

• Manage project timelines, deliverables, and customer expectations.

• Coordinate internal resources and delegate tasks such as quotation generation.

• Contribute to product lifecycle activities, including specification, design, and validation.

• Support the flow of purchasing and integration of components into product builds.

• Work closely with engineering and commercial teams to align product development with market needs.

Leadership & Team Contribution

• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers.

• Support workload planning and task delegation across the team.

• Act as a key technical interface between customers and internal departments.

• Contribute to continuous improvement of processes and tools.

• Customer Engagement & Industry Presence

• Represent Life Racing at trade shows, customer events, and technical demonstrations.

• Build and maintain strong customer relationships.

• Provide pre- and post-sales technical support.

Day-to-Day Activities

• Responding to customer support calls and technical queries

• Creating and refining calibration files for customer applications

• Delegating and reviewing customer quotations

• Preparing wiring layouts and system definitions for new vehicle programs

• Coordinating ongoing project tasks and tracking progress

• Collaborating with internal teams on product and design updates

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor or master degree in mechanical engineering

• Minimum 7+ years’ experience in motorsport, automotive, or aviation engineering

• Strong background in calibration, control systems, and vehicle electronics

• Proven experience in customer-facing technical roles

• Solid understanding of data analysis, ECU systems, and vehicle integration

• Experience managing technical projects and delivering to deadlines.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable Background

Candidates are likely to have experience with or have worked at companies such as:

• Bosch, Marelli, Cosworth, Motec, McLaren, F1 Teams, WEC or WRC Teams, etc

Personal Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

• Attention to detail and commitment to software quality.

• Self-motivated with strong ownership mindset

• Passion for motorsport and high-performance engineering