Sensor Actuator Assurance Engineer

Gm Performance Power Units; Colchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

401(k) plan with company match

Life insurance and disability coverage

32 days annual leave

Job summary

GM Performance Power Units seeks a Sensor Actuator Assurance Engineer to develop and maintain methods verifying sensors and actuators for PU control systems. The role supports lab and track operations, ensuring devices meet performance and safety requirements throughout their lifecycle.

You will design testing procedures, collaborate with PLM/Data teams, and engage suppliers to resolve issues, driving reliability and track performance across the power unit program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 3+ years of electronics experience in motorsport/high-performance environments.
• Proven 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 and procedures aligned with manufacturer recommendations, industry standards, and PU use cases to assess sensor/actuator reliability and accuracy.
• Design protective storage solutions and handling procedures to preserve device integrity.
• Create non-destructive evaluation methods and maintain complete records of results.
• Collaborate with Data Analysis and PLM teams to correlate device usage with reliability and establish mileage limits.
• Assist in selecting sensors/actuators for PU applications with Electronics Systems Engineering and PU Design.
• Execute assurance testing and produce statistical reports on fleet condition and trends.
• Engage suppliers on performance issues, fault resolution, and supply chain concerns.

Skills

Sensor/Actuator physics

MATLAB

Statistical analysis

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Job description

Sensor Actuator Assurance Engineer

Location: Colchester, Essex, GB, CO1 1

Job Type: Any

Closing Date: 2026-11-02T14:00:12.953

Start Date: 2026-10-04T00:00:00

Company: GM Performance Power Units - Concord, NC

Job Summary

The Sensor Actuator Assurance Engineer develops and maintains documented methods and procedures to verify the accuracy, reliability, and service worthiness of sensors and actuators used in Power Unit (PU) control systems. The role supports both laboratory and Formula 1 track operations, ensuring devices meet performance and safety requirements throughout their lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop test methods and procedures aligned with manufacturer recommendations, applicable industry/military standards, and specific 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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 3+ years of experience working with electronics in a motorsport's or high performance environment.
• Proven 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional motorsports experience (OEM, supplier, or race team).
• Highly detail oriented and methodical; recognizes that calibration errors directly impact on track performance and reliability.
• Effective communicator across engineering groups and external partners.
• Ability to work outside standard hours to support dyno test schedules and trackside events.
• Familiarity with Motion Applied ATLAS and System Monitor.

Why Join Us

Ready to be part of a team that pushes boundaries both on and off the track? At GM Performance Power Units, we are developing a new era of performance for the Formula 1 grid. Joining us means entering a startup racing environment backed by a legacy of engineering excellence, giving you the rare opportunity to help build a world-class program from day one. We believe in rewarding innovation and powering potential.

As part of our team, you'll benefit from a comprehensive package including:

• Bonus scheme
• Private healthcare
• 401(k) plan including company match
• Employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• 32 days annual leave (including holidays)
• Free financial advisor access
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Subsidized on-site dining
• On-site gym
• Discounted GM vehicle purchase/lease program
• Free on-site EV charging for personal GM vehicles

It's all part of our commitment to creating a workplace that's as high-performing and forward-thinking as the people who make it succeed. Join us and help power what's next. You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability and performance of a next-generation Formula 1 power unit. Our culture rewards precision, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of performance.

Please note: GM Performance Power Units and all affiliated companies are an Employer(s) committed to Equal Opportunity. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information regarding the EEOC, please visit our official resources.