Data Engineer

Prodrive; Banbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent motorsport company in the UK is hiring a Data Engineer to oversee vehicle data architecture and enhance rally car performance. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in data analysis software, hands-on experience with acquisition hardware, and a degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering. You will collaborate closely with engineers to analyze data from events, ensuring optimal vehicle performance. This role offers an attractive salary, 25 days of holiday, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Attractive salary

25 days holiday

Training opportunities

Salary sacrifice schemes

Paid time off for volunteering

Social events

Exclusive company discounts

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with data logger and sensor technologies.
• Experience engineering for a Manufacturer Team in the WRC.
• Knowledge of Rally car design and architecture preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage vehicle data architecture and ensure data quality.
• Perform analysis to optimize rally car performance and reliability.
• Communicate data findings to engineers and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Data analysis software proficiency

Experience with data acquisition hardware

Understanding of vehicle dynamics

Ability to develop internal tools/software

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

Tools

Motec i2

WinDarab

ATLAS

Job description

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 then run elite competition cars on the track and off road across the globe.

We are recruiting a Data Engineer to join the Rally Engineering team. The role takes responsibility for the vehicle’s data architecture, ensures quality of the information gathered and performs relevant analysis for the evaluation and optimisation of the rally car’s performance and reliability.

Key Accountabilities:

• Travelling role: Data Engineer at all test and rally events of the World Rally Raid Championship.
• Car sensor specification, calibration, and testing for Events and pre-Event testing in accordance with guidelines set by the Rally Engineering Group. Ensure that car commences each event, and is maintained throughout, with the optimum configuration. Ensure that spare parts are readily available and track sensors spare parts purchases.
• Prompt publication of accurate and detailed Engineering documents and reports before (simulation analysis, sensitivity studies, system configuration) and after each Event and test (data findings, simulation correlation, performance of failsafe strategies, etc.).
• Ability to effectively communicate data findings to Rally Engineers and lead data troubleshooting efforts at test and rally events. Capable of using data processing and analysis as a decision-making tool.
• Ensure good communication with the crew, engine, and design groups regarding all channel strategies, whether to monitor, control, or failsafe contingencies. Additionally, ensure that driver requests are communicated appropriately within the team.

What we are looking for:

• Proficiency in data analysis software programs (e.g., Motec i2, WinDarab, ATLAS, etc.)
• Hands‑on experience with data acquisition hardware (loom, data logger, sensor technologies, etc.) and relevant software
• Good understanding of vehicle dynamics theory and application
• Ability to develop internal tools/software for data processing and analysis
• Educated to Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline (e.g., Mechanical or Automotive Engineering)
• Candidate should ideally have experience of working in a similar role engineering for a Manufacturer Team in the WRC or Rally Raid. Circuit racing background would also be considered (F2, F3 or similar).
• Successful candidate will preferably have knowledge of Rally car design and architecture

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 volunteeringConsultations with our Fit 4 Life expert
• Social events throughout the year
• Exclusive company discounts
• Life assurance
• We are an equal opportunities employer

At Prodrive we are committed to attracting and nurturing the best talent and creating an inclusive workplace. We value individual differences and diversity amongst all staff so that everyone has the widest opportunities to maximise their potential. We aim to ensure that no job applicant is placed at a disadvantage by practices or requirements which disproportionately impact protected groups and which are not justified by the demands of the job. If you feel you are right for this role, we welcome your application.