LOCATION: Banbury, Oxfordshire, England
Date Posted: 17th December 2024
Sector: Motorsport
Job Type: Temporary
Reference: MSCSyIP122024
At Prodrive, we are committed to continuous innovation. We allow our Industrial Placement students to explore and develop their talents in new ways. This is a unique opportunity for you to contribute to shaping the future of Motorsport. We know what it takes to win, and we are not afraid to push the boundaries to do so. The pursuit of excellence is what makes us different.
Our current programmes include GT race cars, Dakar and the Rally Raid Championship, and a range of R&D work pioneering sustainable solutions for motorsport in the future. Through these placement opportunities, you will work alongside some of the best world-championship-winning motorsport engineers in the world.
We are looking for an undergraduate student to assist with maintaining reliability, improving performance, and driving innovation, supporting operational activities across all our Motorsport Programmes and the development of new data and software systems.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage electronic systems and software updates for all Prodrive Motorsport products including but not limited to Aston Martin Vantage GT3, GT4, Dacia.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate vehicle-wide control systems and develop new concepts.
* Work with championship organisers to forecast electrical and electronic changes required to maintain Prodrive Motorsport’s products adherence to regulations.
* Develop Prodrive motorsport control strategies across all programs and proactively assist with all aspects of in-vehicle electronic systems supporting and troubleshooting (i.e. garage and factory).
* Support with vehicle architecture and model-based function development for Prodrive products.
Who Are We Looking For?
* Currently studying for an accredited engineering degree, preferably in Automotive Engineering, Motorsport Engineering, etc.
* Computer literate including MS Office suite, general troubleshooting, and knowledge of programming languages advantageous.
* Familiar with communication protocols such as CAN, LIN, and Ethernet.
* Good general knowledge of a vehicle, including ICE sensors/actuators, vehicle dynamics, and electrical systems.
* Able to prioritise tasks, meet challenging deadlines, and work under pressure both independently and within a team.
Come and make a difference.
If you want to become part of a winning team and build a fantastic foundation ahead of a career in motorsport, we’d love to hear from you.
All applications should include a cover letter and a CV as one document to be considered.
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