Engineering Technician

Atlassian; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motorsport engineering company in Cheltenham seeks an Engineering Technician to support the Test & Validation department. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in operating test rigs and extensive knowledge of vehicle systems. Responsibilities include setting up test rigs, executing tests, and analyzing data. A competitive salary, a 6% bonus, 25 days holiday, and a clearance bonus are offered. This role is essential for ensuring compliance with high-performance standards in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

6% bonus

25 days holiday

Clearance bonus

Qualifications

• Extensive practical knowledge of vehicle and power-train systems is required.
• Experience in R&D environment supporting testing and validation.
• High competence in operating test rigs and interpreting data.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate test rigs and equipment for testing.
• Execute tests and analyze data to meet objectives.
• Write standard operating procedures ensuring compliance.

Skills

Vehicle and power-train systems knowledge

Test rig operation

Data acquisition and analysis

Continuous improvement initiatives

Fault finding

Education

Relevant technical qualifications to Level 5

Tools

Instron

MATLAB

Servotest

VBA

Job description

For almost 50 years, Atlassian Williams Racing has been at the forefront of one of the fastest sports on the planet, ranking as one of the top three most successful teams in FIA Formula 1 history. The British squad boasts 16 World Championship titles and a rich heritage of engineering excellence, having won nine Constructors' Championships across collaborations with Cosworth, Honda, and Renault. The team’s legendary drivers have captured seven Drivers' Championships, and the club remains committed to evolving and returning to the front of the grid as part of a long‑term mission.

About the role

As an Engineering Technician within the Test & Validation department, you will bring hands‑on expertise to set up, operate, and maintain a diverse array of rigs and test equipment across the vehicle and powertrain platform. You will work closely with Test Engineers, Technicians, and Apprentices, providing guidance, support, and ensuring compliance with department and company standards.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate test rigs, including HiL transmission, VTT dyno, brake dyno, eight‑post rig, fuel, cooling, and structural test rigs.
• Configure and calibrate control software, data acquisition systems, instruments, and actuators prior to testing.
• Execute tests on a wide range of car components and assemblies, collecting and analysing data to ensure test objectives are met.
• Write and follow standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency, quality, and compliance with Test Engineering‑defined data analysis and reporting standards.
• Maintain high standards of department presentation, adhering to brand rules and quality standards.
• Identify and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for both departmental and personal performance.

Requirements

• Extensive practical knowledge and understanding of vehicle and/or power‑train systems and testing; experience in assembly, operation, maintenance, and repair.
• Familiarity with specialist technical skills, tools, and methods used in preparing vehicle components and sub‑systems for testing.
• High level of competence in operating test rigs and facilities, interpreting test data, and ensuring test objectives are achieved.
• Extensive experience in an R&D environment supporting vehicle or power‑train testing and validation, ideally within Formula One.
• Experience operating complex test facilities, interpreting data, and fault finding.
• Relevant technical qualifications to Level 5, or Level 3 with strong evidence of vocational development equivalent to Level 5.
• Proficiency with hardware and software such as Instron, Servotest, Cats3, MATLAB, HBM, Catman, Atlas, Mistras AE, GOM Aramis, NX, Team Centre, VBA, and Wilshni NI.
• Active enhanced security clearance (West).

Compensation

Competitive salary, DOE – plus a 6% bonus, 25 days holiday, and a clearance bonus.

EEO Statement

Atlassian Williams Racing is an equal‑opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion.