Motorsport Dyno Development Engineer

PWR Performance Products Pty Ltd; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountune, a leading UK motorsport business, is seeking a Dyno Development Engineer to join the Brentwood team. You will plan and execute engine dyno tests, develop calibrations and analyse data to drive performance improvements.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in Mechanical/Automotive/Motorsport engineering and has hands-on experience with engine dynamometers, ECU calibration, MATLAB/Simulink and Python in high-performance environments, and is comfortable travelling to race events.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Motorsport or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience with engine dynamometers and powertrain testing.
• Data acquisition and analysis.
• Engine performance and combustion.
• ECU calibration/control systems.
• MATLAB/Simulink, Python or similar engineering tools.
• Motorsport or high-performance automotive environments.
• Ideally CP Sierra dyno data acquisition and operating systems.
• An organised approach to tasks and good interpersonal and communication skills.
• The ability to perform well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Supervision and maintenance of the two Mountune test cells and related test equipment.
• Plan and execute engine dyno tests to assess performance, reliability, efficiency and durability.
• Analyse dyno data to identify performance improvements and investigate faults.
• Develop and optimise engine calibration, including fuel, ignition, boost and other control parameters.
• Develop test methods, automation and instrumentation to improve dyno capability and test repeatability.
• Take technical briefings from management and the engineering team to develop engine test programs to meet performance objectives, within budget and on time.
• Support engine development programmes from initial concept through to race-ready specification.
• Develop motorsport engine calibrations and strategies.
• Data analysis
• Maintain all Mountune Racing developed engine calibrations including any revisions and updates from track testing.
• Ensure that all engine test results, calibrations and relevant data are stored accurately on the Mountune Racing server
• Prepare technical reports.
• Maintain Mountune Racing track support laptop computers.
• Liaise with customers dealing with technical enquiries in relation to engine testing and development.
• Attend off site races and testing as required (including overseas travel).
• Contribute to continuous improvement of dyno facilities, test procedures and data-analysis tools.

Skills

Engine dynamometers

Powertrain testing

Data acquisition & analysis

Engine performance & combustion

ECU calibration/control systems

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

Motorsport environments

CP Sierra dyno

Organised & communication skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Automotive/Motorsport or related engineering

Tools

CP Sierra dyno

Dyno data acquisition systems

Test cell equipment

Job description

Mountune, a leading UK motorsport business, is seeking a Dyno Development Engineer to join the Brentwood team. You will plan and execute engine dyno tests, develop calibrations and analyse data to drive performance improvements.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in Mechanical/Automotive/Motorsport engineering and has hands-on experience with engine dynamometers, ECU calibration, MATLAB/Simulink and Python in high-performance environments, and is comfortable travelling to race events.