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Senior Telemetry Engineer (RF & Electronics Race Support)

Matchtech
Posted 16 hours ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Ashford, Kent TN26 1NN

Salary

£35,000 - £42,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client is seeking a Telemetry Engineer (RF & Electronics Race Support) to support the design and development of a new telemetry system in the motorsport industry.
  • The role requires a degree in electronics engineering or equivalent, along with experience in designing or deploying RF-based telemetry systems and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
  • Key responsibilities include troubleshooting telemetry system problems, collaborating with engineering teams, and attending approximately 30% of events for field support.
  • The position offers a salary range of $70,000 to $90,000, commensurate with experience, and requires extensive international travel throughout the year.
  • Ideal candidates will have excellent planning skills, the ability to write technical documentation, and experience with networking protocols and data acquisition software.


Our client, a pioneering leader in the motorsport industry, is currently seeking a Telemetry Engineer (RF & Electronics Race Support) to join their team.



Key Responsibilities:

  • Support in the design and development of a new telemetry system, including data loggers and telemetry radios throughout the testing phase, with significant input into the system design, field validation, and deployment. You will attend approximately 30% of events during this phase.
  • Collaborate with other engineering and operational teams to provide field support, ensuring the telemetry systems meet performance and reliability requirements, and assist in the installation, commissioning, and operation of telemetry systems at racetracks and test events.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve telemetry system problems both on track and in the garage, monitoring and analysing telemetry data to identify performance issues and areas for improvement.

Job Requirements:

  • Degree level education or equivalent vocational and industry experience in electronics engineering or a suitable equivalent such as mechatronics.
  • Understanding of systems engineering principles, including requirements analysis, system architecture, and system verification and validation, with experience in embedded systems development and support, especially the full lifecycle.
  • Experience in designing or deploying/operating RF-based telemetry systems.
  • Excellent planning skills, with the ability to prioritise and multitask effectively.
  • Ability to write comprehensive technical design documentation including requirement specifications, test plans, and test reports.
  • Willing to travel extensively internationally throughout the year.


Desirable Skills:

  • Experience working with networking and serial protocols (e.g., Ethernet, CAN, RS232), video encoding (e.g., H264), and transmission protocols (e.g., MPEG-TS), and RF systems.
  • Experience with electronics hardware, software, and design principles.
  • Developing Linux kernel drivers or for an RTOS.
  • Experience within the motorsport industry.
  • Knowledge of data acquisition and analysis software.


If you are a highly skilled Telemetry Engineer looking to take your career to the next level, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's prestigious team and make an impact in the world of Motorsport.

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