Motorsport Sensor & Actuator Assurance Engineer

Gm Performance Power Units; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

401(k) plan including company match

Life insurance and disability coverage

32 days annual leave

Job summary

GM Performance Power Units is seeking a Sensor Actuator Assurance Engineer in Derbyshire to develop and maintain test methods for sensors and actuators used in PU control systems. The role covers lab and track operations to ensure devices meet performance and safety standards throughout their lifecycle.

You will design protective procedures, execute non-destructive evaluations, and work with Data Analysis and PLM teams to correlate usage with reliability, setting mileage/service limits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 3+ years of electronics experience in motorsport or high-performance environments.
• Experience managing and maintaining mission-critical devices.
• Strong understanding of the physics and operating principles of sensors and actuators.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with MATLAB and statistical analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop test methods aligned with manufacturer recommendations, industry/military standards, and PU use cases to assess sensor and actuator reliability and accuracy.
• Design and implement protective storage solutions and handling/installation procedures to preserve device integrity.
• Create and execute non-destructive, documented evaluation methods to quantify accuracy, reliability, and continued service worthiness of devices; maintain complete records.
• Partner with Data Analysis and PLM teams to correlate device usage with reliability outcomes and establish mileage/service limits.
• Support selection of sensors/actuators for PU applications in collaboration with Electronics Systems Engineering and PU Design.
• Execute assurance testing; document results and produce statistical reports on fleet condition and trends.
• Engage suppliers on performance issues, fault resolution, and supply chain concerns as needed.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Motorsport experience

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

MS Office

Job description

GM Performance Power Units is seeking a Sensor Actuator Assurance Engineer in Derbyshire to develop and maintain test methods for sensors and actuators used in PU control systems. The role covers lab and track operations to ensure devices meet performance and safety standards throughout their lifecycle.

You will design protective procedures, execute non-destructive evaluations, and work with Data Analysis and PLM teams to correlate usage with reliability, setting mileage/service limits.