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

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