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Telemetry Engineer (RF & Electronics Race Support)

Matchtech
Posted a day ago, valid for a month
Location

Ashford, Kent TN26 1NN

Salary

£42,000 - £50,400 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client, a leader in the motorsport industry, is seeking a Telemetry Engineer (RF & Electronics Race Support) to support the design and development of a new telemetry system.
  • The role requires a degree in electronics engineering or a related field, along with experience in embedded systems development and RF-based telemetry systems.
  • Candidates should have excellent planning skills and the ability to write comprehensive technical documentation, while being willing to travel extensively internationally.
  • The position involves troubleshooting telemetry system issues and collaborating with engineering teams during approximately 30% of events throughout the year.
  • The salary for this role is competitive, reflecting the candidate's experience and expertise in the motorsport sector.


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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