Motorsport Calibration Senior Engineer

  • J&T Business Consulting
  • Chelmsford, Essex
  • 08/06/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications

Job Description

Key Responsibilities
  • 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.