Development and Calibration Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the motorsport industry is seeking a Development and Calibration Engineer based in Reading. This role involves optimizing engine performance through advanced powertrain calibration and system modeling. Candidates should possess a Master or PhD degree in engineering and at least five years of relevant experience. The position offers a dynamic working environment with opportunities for training and career development.

Benefits

Secure and long-term employment

Market-related remuneration

Training and career development

International working environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in high performance or motorsport powertrain.
• Display good knowledge with TC-DI engine development.
• Proficiency in English and German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Responsibility for powertrain calibration at the test bench.
• Definition of test procedures for new powertrain items.
• Optimization of engine calibration for maximum performance.

Skills

Powertrain calibration

Thermo-fluids modelling

Test bench calibration

Hybrid powertrains

Programming/scripting

Data post processing

Education

Master or PhD in a relevant engineering subject

Tools

Automated test equipment

Wintax

ATLAS

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Development and Calibration Engineer, Reading

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Location: Reading, United Kingdom

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

Based in Alzenau, near Frankfurt/M. in Germany, Hyundai Motorsport GmbH is responsible for Hyundai's global motorsport activities.

We are currently looking for a creative Development and Calibration Engineer working within the Testing and Simulation Team. You will be involved in powertrain system thermo-fluids modelling and performance analysis to help us produce a world-class product that will give a competitive advantage.

• Responsibility for powertrain calibration at the test bench and - if required - race track
• Definition of test procedures for every new powertrain item, software or hardware related. Overview of the realization of the tests
• Optimization of engine calibration and strategies to ensure maximum performance and reliability.
• Challenges to provide innovative solutions to real engineering issues which directly benefit our product
• Being part of a team, but wholly responsible for concept evaluation and analysis
• High level of interaction with the development of our end products
• Autonomy to create and validate novel engineering solutions
• Opportunity to be innovative, as you create robust and versatile models
• Work with highly skilled engineers whereby experiencing the problems and creating solutions, which are expected in order to deliver a world-class product.
• Honing your engineering skills which will stretch your capability, knowledge and scope

Qualification

• Master or PhD in a relevant engineering subject and a higher degree involving ICE
• Minimum 5 years experience in high performance or motorsport powertrain
• Experienced with hybrid powertrains is beneficial
• Display good knowledge and experience with state-of-the-art TC-DI engine development with a main focus on powertrain test bench calibration and development
• Knowledge of operating modern automated test equipment
• Proficiency in programming/scripting languages
• Strong practical skills with good manual dexterity
• Formula SAE experience highly preferred
• In-depth knowledge in the field of ICE/powertrain testing and metrology
• A good understanding of internal combustion engine and powertrain fundamentals
• Capability with the application of test bench automation, combustion analysis, CAN bus architecture
• Competence in data post processing tools (Wintax, ATLAS, etc.)
• Proficiency in English and German (or willingness to learn it) is a plus

Our offer

• Secure and long-term employment relationship
• Market and performance-related remuneration
• Training and career development
• Working in an international and dynamic environment