Sensor & Actuator Assurance Engineer – Motorsports

Gm Performance Power Units; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

401(k) plan with company match

Life insurance

Disability coverage

32 days annual leave

On-site gym

EV charging on-site

Job summary

GM Performance Power Units in Doncaster, UK, seeks a Sensor Actuator Assurance Engineer to develop and maintain methods that verify the accuracy, reliability, and service worthiness of sensors and actuators used in our Formula 1 power unit control systems.

The role covers lab and trackside operations, test method design, data correlation with reliability outcomes, and collaboration with Electronics Systems Engineering to select sensors for PU applications, ensuring performance and safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of electronics experience in motorsport/high-performance environment.
• Experience managing and maintaining mission-critical devices.
• Strong understanding of 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 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 evaluation methods and maintain records of results and statistics.
• Partner with Data Analysis and PLM teams to correlate device usage with reliability outcomes.
• Support sensor/actuator selection 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

Electronics

Sensors & actuators

Statistics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Tools

MATLAB

Microsoft Office

Job description

GM Performance Power Units in Doncaster, UK, seeks a Sensor Actuator Assurance Engineer to develop and maintain methods that verify the accuracy, reliability, and service worthiness of sensors and actuators used in our Formula 1 power unit control systems.

The role covers lab and trackside operations, test method design, data correlation with reliability outcomes, and collaboration with Electronics Systems Engineering to select sensors for PU applications, ensuring performance and safety