A leading technology firm is seeking a QA Engineer to join their engineering team in Manchester. The role focuses on ensuring the quality of advanced technology solutions, particularly in motorsport telemetry and automotive innovations. Responsibilities include test planning, execution, and defect management. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, over 4 years of experience in QA, and familiarity with automated testing tools. The company offers flexible working options and comprehensive benefits.
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
A leading technology firm is seeking a QA Engineer to join their engineering team in Manchester. The role focuses on ensuring the quality of advanced technology solutions, particularly in motorsport telemetry and automotive innovations. Responsibilities include test planning, execution, and defect management. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, over 4 years of experience in QA, and familiarity with automated testing tools. The company offers flexible working options and comprehensive benefits.
Background As architects of meaningful change, we guide industries forward by developing world class products and holistic, scalable solutions that harness our expertise in telemetry, control and analytics and electrification. We work with pioneers and visionaries who share our ambition to win. The output is high performance design of products and processes across the automotive, motorsport, transport and internet of things industries. You won't believe what we get to work on. Purpose of the Role The Field Application Engineer will support customers use of Applied hardware, embedded software, off car configuration and data analysis software. This role may include worldwide travel, unsocial hours and weekend work. You will interact with other departments across the company to help customers maximise the value of Applied products. You will represent the customer internally, to positively steer future development and influence the product strategy. The role will focus on providing general support across the Applied motorsport customer base, primarily to independent customers competing in - WEC, IMSA, Formula E, IndyCar, MotoGP. This role may also provide additional support to other already supported customers during peak periods. Principal Accountabilities Provide support at the track, remotely and at customer premises. Represent the customer's viewpoint within Motion Applied. Work with internal teams to push through issue resolution. Assist with improving departmental procedures and knowledge base. Take on development projects as required and drive these forward with minimal supervision. Diagnose hardware and software problems, probing problems to objectively understand whether it is a failure of the system or its environment. Recognise opportunity to add value with additional Applied products or solutions. Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Experience Accurately interpret observations noted in the field to advise solutions or elevate appropriately. Diagnose hardware and software problems under pressure with a detailed and methodical approach. Good communicator with the ability to capture information quickly and accurately. Good understanding of the electronic elements of motorsport systems and powertrains, including the characteristics of typical sensors and actuators used in motorsport. Experience of working trackside in a motorsport environment. Experience of the following tools beneficial: MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow Data analysis tools such as ATLAS ECU set up tools such as System Monitor Excel VBA Knowledge of one or more general purpose programming languages including, but not limited to: Python, Java, C#, C++ Educated to graduate level and awarded a minimum of an Upper Second-Class Honours Degree (2:1) in a relevant engineering discipline. Equivalent experience will also be considered. What we can offer you In return for everything you bring to the table, we can ensure an exciting, challenging role in a dynamic business surrounded by some of the best people in their respective fields. At Applied we firmly believe it's the relationships and friendships we create while working that make us special. We're also aware that the world is changing and we are part of that change. We all want and need different things from our work and home lives, so, if you have commitments outside of work, we're open to talking through flexible working options that work for you and us. Annual leave (25 days + bank holidays, pro rated for part time colleagues). Enhanced Company Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave and pay. Flexible working policies, including Hybrid Working. Life assurance to the value of four times base salary. Opportunity to join the Applied Pension Plan. Company funded individual private healthcare with the opportunity to extend to partner or spouse and/or dependents at a discounted rate. Ride to work with Evans Cycles - take advantage of the Government's Cycle to Work scheme which offers savings of up to 42% on the cost of a new bike, cycling accessories and components. Electric car scheme - opportunity to drive a brand new car in a more affordable way through this salary sacrifice scheme. Employees are eligible to join the scheme after successful competition of their probationary period. Who we are Motion Applied (formerly McLaren Applied) are a medium sized tech firm spun out of McLaren Group. We're looking for people who will thrive in a non hierarchical, growth orientated company, self starters who are flexible and somewhat entrepreneurial in their approach. Applied are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) and promote DEI in all we do. McLaren Applied are also members of the UK Government Disability Confident Scheme.
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
Background As architects of meaningful change, we guide industries forward by developing world class products and holistic, scalable solutions that harness our expertise in telemetry, control and analytics and electrification. We work with pioneers and visionaries who share our ambition to win. The output is high performance design of products and processes across the automotive, motorsport, transport and internet of things industries. You won't believe what we get to work on. Purpose of the Role The Field Application Engineer will support customers use of Applied hardware, embedded software, off car configuration and data analysis software. This role may include worldwide travel, unsocial hours and weekend work. You will interact with other departments across the company to help customers maximise the value of Applied products. You will represent the customer internally, to positively steer future development and influence the product strategy. The role will focus on providing general support across the Applied motorsport customer base, primarily to independent customers competing in - WEC, IMSA, Formula E, IndyCar, MotoGP. This role may also provide additional support to other already supported customers during peak periods. Principal Accountabilities Provide support at the track, remotely and at customer premises. Represent the customer's viewpoint within Motion Applied. Work with internal teams to push through issue resolution. Assist with improving departmental procedures and knowledge base. Take on development projects as required and drive these forward with minimal supervision. Diagnose hardware and software problems, probing problems to objectively understand whether it is a failure of the system or its environment. Recognise opportunity to add value with additional Applied products or solutions. Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Experience Accurately interpret observations noted in the field to advise solutions or elevate appropriately. Diagnose hardware and software problems under pressure with a detailed and methodical approach. Good communicator with the ability to capture information quickly and accurately. Good understanding of the electronic elements of motorsport systems and powertrains, including the characteristics of typical sensors and actuators used in motorsport. Experience of working trackside in a motorsport environment. Experience of the following tools beneficial: MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow Data analysis tools such as ATLAS ECU set up tools such as System Monitor Excel VBA Knowledge of one or more general purpose programming languages including, but not limited to: Python, Java, C#, C++ Educated to graduate level and awarded a minimum of an Upper Second-Class Honours Degree (2:1) in a relevant engineering discipline. Equivalent experience will also be considered. What we can offer you In return for everything you bring to the table, we can ensure an exciting, challenging role in a dynamic business surrounded by some of the best people in their respective fields. At Applied we firmly believe it's the relationships and friendships we create while working that make us special. We're also aware that the world is changing and we are part of that change. We all want and need different things from our work and home lives, so, if you have commitments outside of work, we're open to talking through flexible working options that work for you and us. Annual leave (25 days + bank holidays, pro rated for part time colleagues). Enhanced Company Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave and pay. Flexible working policies, including Hybrid Working. Life assurance to the value of four times base salary. Opportunity to join the Applied Pension Plan. Company funded individual private healthcare with the opportunity to extend to partner or spouse and/or dependents at a discounted rate. Ride to work with Evans Cycles - take advantage of the Government's Cycle to Work scheme which offers savings of up to 42% on the cost of a new bike, cycling accessories and components. Electric car scheme - opportunity to drive a brand new car in a more affordable way through this salary sacrifice scheme. Employees are eligible to join the scheme after successful competition of their probationary period. Who we are Motion Applied (formerly McLaren Applied) are a medium sized tech firm spun out of McLaren Group. We're looking for people who will thrive in a non hierarchical, growth orientated company, self starters who are flexible and somewhat entrepreneurial in their approach. Applied are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) and promote DEI in all we do. McLaren Applied are also members of the UK Government Disability Confident Scheme.
Overview Job Title: Sales Executive Reporting to: Sales Team Leader Date: September 2025 Working Hours: 40 hours per week to include some evening and weekend. Shifts to be agreed bi-weekly in advance. Location: Hybrid - Commutable to Canary Wharf About Us: LITTA is a fast-growing digital scale-up with ambitious growth plans. Our mission is to become the UK's leading bulky waste removal service, using technology to ethically and sustainably collect our customers' waste using approved local waste collection partners. If you're passionate about innovation and eager to make a significant impact nationally, this is the place for you! Job Overview: The Sales function represents the principal point of contact between LITTA and its customers. Sales Executives ensure that all enquiries are handled in a courteous manner, providing the customer with all the relevant information to assist in making an informed purchase. This is a working-from-home role, with occasional visits to the head office in Potters Bar, so you must be willing and able to visit Potters Bar once per month as a minimum. What's In It for You £24,000 salary + realistic OTE of £36,000 in year 1. Be part of a super friendly and supportive team, dedicated to making a difference. A wide range of company benefits, including well-being programs, discounts, special day holidays, weekly team lunches, and more. Key Accountabilities Answering inbound sales calls. Making outbound sales calls. Responding to sales enquiries that arise via email. Responding to sales enquiries that arise via WhatsApp. To be able to understand customer wants and needs, consequently tailoring the offering provided. To respond to inbound sales enquiries that arise via web chat. To build long-standing relationships with key clients. To make suggestions around how we can widen the sales funnel. To be an advocate of the LITTA brand, posting on social media. Keeping the Business Operations team up to date in relation to any sales-related matters. The Ideal Candidate Will Have Coachable Mindset: Demonstrate a strong capacity for growth, actively seeking and applying feedback to enhance performance. Desire to Learn: Thrives in an environment of continuous learning and is passionate about personal and professional growth. Hard-Working Attitude: Possesses a resilient and tenacious approach to tasks, consistently striving for excellence. Technical Skills: Familiarity with how to use CRM systems i.e. Hubspot. Soft Skills: Problem-solving; attention to detail, excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Desirable: Knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
Overview Job Title: Sales Executive Reporting to: Sales Team Leader Date: September 2025 Working Hours: 40 hours per week to include some evening and weekend. Shifts to be agreed bi-weekly in advance. Location: Hybrid - Commutable to Canary Wharf About Us: LITTA is a fast-growing digital scale-up with ambitious growth plans. Our mission is to become the UK's leading bulky waste removal service, using technology to ethically and sustainably collect our customers' waste using approved local waste collection partners. If you're passionate about innovation and eager to make a significant impact nationally, this is the place for you! Job Overview: The Sales function represents the principal point of contact between LITTA and its customers. Sales Executives ensure that all enquiries are handled in a courteous manner, providing the customer with all the relevant information to assist in making an informed purchase. This is a working-from-home role, with occasional visits to the head office in Potters Bar, so you must be willing and able to visit Potters Bar once per month as a minimum. What's In It for You £24,000 salary + realistic OTE of £36,000 in year 1. Be part of a super friendly and supportive team, dedicated to making a difference. A wide range of company benefits, including well-being programs, discounts, special day holidays, weekly team lunches, and more. Key Accountabilities Answering inbound sales calls. Making outbound sales calls. Responding to sales enquiries that arise via email. Responding to sales enquiries that arise via WhatsApp. To be able to understand customer wants and needs, consequently tailoring the offering provided. To respond to inbound sales enquiries that arise via web chat. To build long-standing relationships with key clients. To make suggestions around how we can widen the sales funnel. To be an advocate of the LITTA brand, posting on social media. Keeping the Business Operations team up to date in relation to any sales-related matters. The Ideal Candidate Will Have Coachable Mindset: Demonstrate a strong capacity for growth, actively seeking and applying feedback to enhance performance. Desire to Learn: Thrives in an environment of continuous learning and is passionate about personal and professional growth. Hard-Working Attitude: Possesses a resilient and tenacious approach to tasks, consistently striving for excellence. Technical Skills: Familiarity with how to use CRM systems i.e. Hubspot. Soft Skills: Problem-solving; attention to detail, excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Desirable: Knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Background The world around us is experiencing significant change, the greatest in generations. At Motion Applied, we're accelerating the response to that change. Our vision is that our people and technologies willpioneer a better future. Our mission is to achieve breakthroughs in performance. We're at the cutting edge of innovation in industries including automotive transportation and motorsport. We create solutions that drive efficiency and cost-effectiveness. We want to help to reduce the carbon footprint and become more sustainable. Our focus is on electrification and telemetry, control and analytics. To deliver efficient lightweight electric powertrain and vehicle development; motorsport solutions that make series more sustainable and efficient; reliable connectivity solutions for transportation and insightful analytics and monitoring of transport fleets. By applying our expertise, we deliver real benefits andpioneer a better future. Position Overview We are seeking a talented QA Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our advanced technology solutions, contributing to projects that span motorsport telemetry systems, automotive innovations, and vehicle communications for mass transport platforms. This role involves close collaboration with developers, QAs, and product owners to uphold high quality standards and continuously improve testing practices, reporting to QA Lead. We welcome candidates with strong testing expertise and a passion for quality. Key Responsibilities Test Planning & Design Review feature requirements, technical specifications, and user stories to understand scope. Identify test conditions using structured design techniques (e.g. boundary value analysis, equivalence partitioning). Write and review test cases for functional, non functional, edge cases, and user workflows. Ensure traceability between requirements, tests, and defects. Test Execution Execute manual and/or automated tests for APIs, UI, firmware, and embedded systems. Conduct exploratory testing to uncover unanticipated issues. Re test resolved defects and validate change impact. Log detailed defects with replication steps, logs, and environment details. Environment & Data Preparation Set up local or remote test environments (e.g. simulation rigs, software environments). Provision or request specific test data configurations. Ensure test setups match the test plan (e.g. firmware version, hardware variant). Continuous Improvement & Documentation Review test failures and identify improvement areas (e.g. missing checks, better mocks). Propose changes to test design, coverage, or testability practices. Contribute to documentation including test plans, execution logs, and regression summaries. Sprint Activities & Collaboration Attend sprint planning, backlog refinement, and daily stand ups. Collaborate with developers, analysts, and product owners to clarify requirements. Estimate testing effort and participate in risk based test planning. Represent QA within cross functional product squads. Defect Management & Reporting Log and triage defects in Jira. Work with developers to reproduce and troubleshoot issues. Update test metrics dashboards (pass/fail, blocked, untested cases). Required Qualifications Technical Skills Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field. 4+ years of experience in software quality assurance and testing. Experience with automated testing tools (e.g. Selenium WebDriver, Robot Framework, Python). Strong experience in manual testing across software, hardware, and embedded systems. Familiarity with test management tools (e.g. qTest, Jira). Strong Windows and Linux (SSH) skills. Understanding of networking concepts (Wi Fi, POE, Ethernet). Experience with backend testing and API validation. Knowledge of Agile methodologies and CI/CD practices. Professional Skills Excellent analytical and problem solving abilities. Strong attention to detail and a systematic approach to testing. Effective communication skills for documentation and cross team collaboration. Ability to work in fast paced, deadline driven environments. Commitment to continuous learning and improvement. Desirable Skills Familiarity with cloud platforms and containerisation technologies. Testing on different browsers and devices Understanding of hardware in the loop (HIL) testing concepts. Experience with SQL, shell scripting (e.g. Bash), and tools like RabbitMQ, Icinga, Influx. ISTQB certification or equivalent. Experience with Jira. AWS and configuration management tools (e.g. Git). Familiarity with mobile communication technologies (3G, 4G, 5G, LTE). What we can offer you In return for everything you bring to the table, we can ensure an exciting, challenging role in a dynamic business surrounded by some of the best people in their respective fields. At Applied we firmly believe it'sthe relationships and friendships we create while working that make us special.We'realso aware that the world is changing and we are part of that change. We all want and need different things from our work and home lives, so, if you have commitments outside of work,we'reopen to talking through flexible working options that work for you and us. Annual leave (25 days + bank holidays, pro rated for part time colleagues). Enhanced Company Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave and pay. Flexible working policies, including Hybrid Working. Life assurance to the value of 4 times base salary Opportunity to join the Applied Pension Plan Company funded individual private healthcare with the opportunity to extend to partner or spouse and/or dependents at a discounted rate. Electric car scheme - opportunity to drive a brand new car in a more affordable way through this salary sacrifice scheme. Employees are eligible to join the scheme after successful competition of their probationary period. Who we are Motion Applied (formerly McLaren Applied) are a medium sized tech firm spun out of McLaren Group. We're looking for people who will thrive in a non hierarchical, growth orientated company, self starters who are flexible and somewhat entrepreneurial in their approach. Applied are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) and promote DEI in all we do. McLaren Applied are also members of the UK Government Disability Confident Scheme
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
Background The world around us is experiencing significant change, the greatest in generations. At Motion Applied, we're accelerating the response to that change. Our vision is that our people and technologies willpioneer a better future. Our mission is to achieve breakthroughs in performance. We're at the cutting edge of innovation in industries including automotive transportation and motorsport. We create solutions that drive efficiency and cost-effectiveness. We want to help to reduce the carbon footprint and become more sustainable. Our focus is on electrification and telemetry, control and analytics. To deliver efficient lightweight electric powertrain and vehicle development; motorsport solutions that make series more sustainable and efficient; reliable connectivity solutions for transportation and insightful analytics and monitoring of transport fleets. By applying our expertise, we deliver real benefits andpioneer a better future. Position Overview We are seeking a talented QA Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our advanced technology solutions, contributing to projects that span motorsport telemetry systems, automotive innovations, and vehicle communications for mass transport platforms. This role involves close collaboration with developers, QAs, and product owners to uphold high quality standards and continuously improve testing practices, reporting to QA Lead. We welcome candidates with strong testing expertise and a passion for quality. Key Responsibilities Test Planning & Design Review feature requirements, technical specifications, and user stories to understand scope. Identify test conditions using structured design techniques (e.g. boundary value analysis, equivalence partitioning). Write and review test cases for functional, non functional, edge cases, and user workflows. Ensure traceability between requirements, tests, and defects. Test Execution Execute manual and/or automated tests for APIs, UI, firmware, and embedded systems. Conduct exploratory testing to uncover unanticipated issues. Re test resolved defects and validate change impact. Log detailed defects with replication steps, logs, and environment details. Environment & Data Preparation Set up local or remote test environments (e.g. simulation rigs, software environments). Provision or request specific test data configurations. Ensure test setups match the test plan (e.g. firmware version, hardware variant). Continuous Improvement & Documentation Review test failures and identify improvement areas (e.g. missing checks, better mocks). Propose changes to test design, coverage, or testability practices. Contribute to documentation including test plans, execution logs, and regression summaries. Sprint Activities & Collaboration Attend sprint planning, backlog refinement, and daily stand ups. Collaborate with developers, analysts, and product owners to clarify requirements. Estimate testing effort and participate in risk based test planning. Represent QA within cross functional product squads. Defect Management & Reporting Log and triage defects in Jira. Work with developers to reproduce and troubleshoot issues. Update test metrics dashboards (pass/fail, blocked, untested cases). Required Qualifications Technical Skills Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field. 4+ years of experience in software quality assurance and testing. Experience with automated testing tools (e.g. Selenium WebDriver, Robot Framework, Python). Strong experience in manual testing across software, hardware, and embedded systems. Familiarity with test management tools (e.g. qTest, Jira). Strong Windows and Linux (SSH) skills. Understanding of networking concepts (Wi Fi, POE, Ethernet). Experience with backend testing and API validation. Knowledge of Agile methodologies and CI/CD practices. Professional Skills Excellent analytical and problem solving abilities. Strong attention to detail and a systematic approach to testing. Effective communication skills for documentation and cross team collaboration. Ability to work in fast paced, deadline driven environments. Commitment to continuous learning and improvement. Desirable Skills Familiarity with cloud platforms and containerisation technologies. Testing on different browsers and devices Understanding of hardware in the loop (HIL) testing concepts. Experience with SQL, shell scripting (e.g. Bash), and tools like RabbitMQ, Icinga, Influx. ISTQB certification or equivalent. Experience with Jira. AWS and configuration management tools (e.g. Git). Familiarity with mobile communication technologies (3G, 4G, 5G, LTE). What we can offer you In return for everything you bring to the table, we can ensure an exciting, challenging role in a dynamic business surrounded by some of the best people in their respective fields. At Applied we firmly believe it'sthe relationships and friendships we create while working that make us special.We'realso aware that the world is changing and we are part of that change. We all want and need different things from our work and home lives, so, if you have commitments outside of work,we'reopen to talking through flexible working options that work for you and us. Annual leave (25 days + bank holidays, pro rated for part time colleagues). Enhanced Company Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave and pay. Flexible working policies, including Hybrid Working. Life assurance to the value of 4 times base salary Opportunity to join the Applied Pension Plan Company funded individual private healthcare with the opportunity to extend to partner or spouse and/or dependents at a discounted rate. Electric car scheme - opportunity to drive a brand new car in a more affordable way through this salary sacrifice scheme. Employees are eligible to join the scheme after successful competition of their probationary period. Who we are Motion Applied (formerly McLaren Applied) are a medium sized tech firm spun out of McLaren Group. We're looking for people who will thrive in a non hierarchical, growth orientated company, self starters who are flexible and somewhat entrepreneurial in their approach. Applied are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) and promote DEI in all we do. McLaren Applied are also members of the UK Government Disability Confident Scheme
Background As architects of meaningful change, we guide industries forward by developing world class products and holistic, scalable solutions that harness our expertise in telemetry, control and analytics and electrification. We work with pioneers and visionaries who share our ambition to win. The output is high performance design of products and processes across the automotive, motorsport, transport and internet of things industries. You won't believe what we get to work on. Purpose of the Role The Field Application Engineer will support customers use of Applied hardware, embedded software, off car configuration and data analysis software. This role may include worldwide travel, unsocial hours and weekend work. You will interact with other departments across the company to help customers maximise the value of Applied products. You will represent the customer internally, to positively steer future development and influence the product strategy. The role will focus on providing general support across the Applied motorsport customer base, primarily to independent customers competing in - WEC, IMSA, Formula E, IndyCar, MotoGP. This role may also provide additional support to other already supported customers during peak periods. Principal Accountabilities Provide support at the track, remotely and at customer premises. Represent the customer's viewpoint within Motion Applied. Work with internal teams to push through issue resolution. Assist with improving departmental procedures and knowledge base. Take on development projects as required and drive these forward with minimal supervision. Diagnose hardware and software problems, probing problems to objectively understand whether it is a failure of the system or its environment. Recognise opportunity to add value with additional Applied products or solutions. Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Experience Accurately interpret observations noted in the field to advise solutions or elevate appropriately. Diagnose hardware and software problems under pressure with a detailed and methodical approach. Good communicator with the ability to capture information quickly and accurately. Good understanding of the electronic elements of motorsport systems and powertrains, including the characteristics of typical sensors and actuators used in motorsport. Experience of working trackside in a motorsport environment. Experience of the following tools beneficial: MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow Data analysis tools such as ATLAS ECU set up tools such as System Monitor Excel VBA Knowledge of one or more general purpose programming languages including, but not limited to: Python, Java, C#, C++ Educated to graduate level and awarded a minimum of an Upper Second-Class Honours Degree (2:1) in a relevant engineering discipline. Equivalent experience will also be considered. What we can offer you In return for everything you bring to the table, we can ensure an exciting, challenging role in a dynamic business surrounded by some of the best people in their respective fields. At Applied we firmly believe it's the relationships and friendships we create while working that make us special. We're also aware that the world is changing and we are part of that change. We all want and need different things from our work and home lives, so, if you have commitments outside of work, we're open to talking through flexible working options that work for you and us. Annual leave (25 days + bank holidays, pro rated for part time colleagues). Enhanced Company Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave and pay. Flexible working policies, including Hybrid Working. Life assurance to the value of four times base salary. Opportunity to join the Applied Pension Plan. Company funded individual private healthcare with the opportunity to extend to partner or spouse and/or dependents at a discounted rate. Ride to work with Evans Cycles - take advantage of the Government's Cycle to Work scheme which offers savings of up to 42% on the cost of a new bike, cycling accessories and components. Electric car scheme - opportunity to drive a brand new car in a more affordable way through this salary sacrifice scheme. Employees are eligible to join the scheme after successful competition of their probationary period. Who we are Motion Applied (formerly McLaren Applied) are a medium sized tech firm spun out of McLaren Group. We're looking for people who will thrive in a non hierarchical, growth orientated company, self starters who are flexible and somewhat entrepreneurial in their approach. Applied are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) and promote DEI in all we do. McLaren Applied are also members of the UK Government Disability Confident Scheme.
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
Background As architects of meaningful change, we guide industries forward by developing world class products and holistic, scalable solutions that harness our expertise in telemetry, control and analytics and electrification. We work with pioneers and visionaries who share our ambition to win. The output is high performance design of products and processes across the automotive, motorsport, transport and internet of things industries. You won't believe what we get to work on. Purpose of the Role The Field Application Engineer will support customers use of Applied hardware, embedded software, off car configuration and data analysis software. This role may include worldwide travel, unsocial hours and weekend work. You will interact with other departments across the company to help customers maximise the value of Applied products. You will represent the customer internally, to positively steer future development and influence the product strategy. The role will focus on providing general support across the Applied motorsport customer base, primarily to independent customers competing in - WEC, IMSA, Formula E, IndyCar, MotoGP. This role may also provide additional support to other already supported customers during peak periods. Principal Accountabilities Provide support at the track, remotely and at customer premises. Represent the customer's viewpoint within Motion Applied. Work with internal teams to push through issue resolution. Assist with improving departmental procedures and knowledge base. Take on development projects as required and drive these forward with minimal supervision. Diagnose hardware and software problems, probing problems to objectively understand whether it is a failure of the system or its environment. Recognise opportunity to add value with additional Applied products or solutions. Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Experience Accurately interpret observations noted in the field to advise solutions or elevate appropriately. Diagnose hardware and software problems under pressure with a detailed and methodical approach. Good communicator with the ability to capture information quickly and accurately. Good understanding of the electronic elements of motorsport systems and powertrains, including the characteristics of typical sensors and actuators used in motorsport. Experience of working trackside in a motorsport environment. Experience of the following tools beneficial: MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow Data analysis tools such as ATLAS ECU set up tools such as System Monitor Excel VBA Knowledge of one or more general purpose programming languages including, but not limited to: Python, Java, C#, C++ Educated to graduate level and awarded a minimum of an Upper Second-Class Honours Degree (2:1) in a relevant engineering discipline. Equivalent experience will also be considered. What we can offer you In return for everything you bring to the table, we can ensure an exciting, challenging role in a dynamic business surrounded by some of the best people in their respective fields. At Applied we firmly believe it's the relationships and friendships we create while working that make us special. We're also aware that the world is changing and we are part of that change. We all want and need different things from our work and home lives, so, if you have commitments outside of work, we're open to talking through flexible working options that work for you and us. Annual leave (25 days + bank holidays, pro rated for part time colleagues). Enhanced Company Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave and pay. Flexible working policies, including Hybrid Working. Life assurance to the value of four times base salary. Opportunity to join the Applied Pension Plan. Company funded individual private healthcare with the opportunity to extend to partner or spouse and/or dependents at a discounted rate. Ride to work with Evans Cycles - take advantage of the Government's Cycle to Work scheme which offers savings of up to 42% on the cost of a new bike, cycling accessories and components. Electric car scheme - opportunity to drive a brand new car in a more affordable way through this salary sacrifice scheme. Employees are eligible to join the scheme after successful competition of their probationary period. Who we are Motion Applied (formerly McLaren Applied) are a medium sized tech firm spun out of McLaren Group. We're looking for people who will thrive in a non hierarchical, growth orientated company, self starters who are flexible and somewhat entrepreneurial in their approach. Applied are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) and promote DEI in all we do. McLaren Applied are also members of the UK Government Disability Confident Scheme.
A leading technology firm is seeking a QA Engineer to join their engineering team in Manchester. The role focuses on ensuring the quality of advanced technology solutions, particularly in motorsport telemetry and automotive innovations. Responsibilities include test planning, execution, and defect management. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, over 4 years of experience in QA, and familiarity with automated testing tools. The company offers flexible working options and comprehensive benefits.
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
A leading technology firm is seeking a QA Engineer to join their engineering team in Manchester. The role focuses on ensuring the quality of advanced technology solutions, particularly in motorsport telemetry and automotive innovations. Responsibilities include test planning, execution, and defect management. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, over 4 years of experience in QA, and familiarity with automated testing tools. The company offers flexible working options and comprehensive benefits.
Background The world around us is experiencing significant change, the greatest in generations. At Motion Applied, we're accelerating the response to that change. Our vision is that our people and technologies willpioneer a better future. Our mission is to achieve breakthroughs in performance. We're at the cutting edge of innovation in industries including automotive transportation and motorsport. We create solutions that drive efficiency and cost-effectiveness. We want to help to reduce the carbon footprint and become more sustainable. Our focus is on electrification and telemetry, control and analytics. To deliver efficient lightweight electric powertrain and vehicle development; motorsport solutions that make series more sustainable and efficient; reliable connectivity solutions for transportation and insightful analytics and monitoring of transport fleets. By applying our expertise, we deliver real benefits andpioneer a better future. Position Overview We are seeking a talented QA Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our advanced technology solutions, contributing to projects that span motorsport telemetry systems, automotive innovations, and vehicle communications for mass transport platforms. This role involves close collaboration with developers, QAs, and product owners to uphold high quality standards and continuously improve testing practices, reporting to QA Lead. We welcome candidates with strong testing expertise and a passion for quality. Key Responsibilities Test Planning & Design Review feature requirements, technical specifications, and user stories to understand scope. Identify test conditions using structured design techniques (e.g. boundary value analysis, equivalence partitioning). Write and review test cases for functional, non functional, edge cases, and user workflows. Ensure traceability between requirements, tests, and defects. Test Execution Execute manual and/or automated tests for APIs, UI, firmware, and embedded systems. Conduct exploratory testing to uncover unanticipated issues. Re test resolved defects and validate change impact. Log detailed defects with replication steps, logs, and environment details. Environment & Data Preparation Set up local or remote test environments (e.g. simulation rigs, software environments). Provision or request specific test data configurations. Ensure test setups match the test plan (e.g. firmware version, hardware variant). Continuous Improvement & Documentation Review test failures and identify improvement areas (e.g. missing checks, better mocks). Propose changes to test design, coverage, or testability practices. Contribute to documentation including test plans, execution logs, and regression summaries. Sprint Activities & Collaboration Attend sprint planning, backlog refinement, and daily stand ups. Collaborate with developers, analysts, and product owners to clarify requirements. Estimate testing effort and participate in risk based test planning. Represent QA within cross functional product squads. Defect Management & Reporting Log and triage defects in Jira. Work with developers to reproduce and troubleshoot issues. Update test metrics dashboards (pass/fail, blocked, untested cases). Required Qualifications Technical Skills Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field. 4+ years of experience in software quality assurance and testing. Experience with automated testing tools (e.g. Selenium WebDriver, Robot Framework, Python). Strong experience in manual testing across software, hardware, and embedded systems. Familiarity with test management tools (e.g. qTest, Jira). Strong Windows and Linux (SSH) skills. Understanding of networking concepts (Wi Fi, POE, Ethernet). Experience with backend testing and API validation. Knowledge of Agile methodologies and CI/CD practices. Professional Skills Excellent analytical and problem solving abilities. Strong attention to detail and a systematic approach to testing. Effective communication skills for documentation and cross team collaboration. Ability to work in fast paced, deadline driven environments. Commitment to continuous learning and improvement. Desirable Skills Familiarity with cloud platforms and containerisation technologies. Testing on different browsers and devices Understanding of hardware in the loop (HIL) testing concepts. Experience with SQL, shell scripting (e.g. Bash), and tools like RabbitMQ, Icinga, Influx. ISTQB certification or equivalent. Experience with Jira. AWS and configuration management tools (e.g. Git). Familiarity with mobile communication technologies (3G, 4G, 5G, LTE). What we can offer you In return for everything you bring to the table, we can ensure an exciting, challenging role in a dynamic business surrounded by some of the best people in their respective fields. At Applied we firmly believe it'sthe relationships and friendships we create while working that make us special.We'realso aware that the world is changing and we are part of that change. We all want and need different things from our work and home lives, so, if you have commitments outside of work,we'reopen to talking through flexible working options that work for you and us. Annual leave (25 days + bank holidays, pro rated for part time colleagues). Enhanced Company Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave and pay. Flexible working policies, including Hybrid Working. Life assurance to the value of 4 times base salary Opportunity to join the Applied Pension Plan Company funded individual private healthcare with the opportunity to extend to partner or spouse and/or dependents at a discounted rate. Electric car scheme - opportunity to drive a brand new car in a more affordable way through this salary sacrifice scheme. Employees are eligible to join the scheme after successful competition of their probationary period. Who we are Motion Applied (formerly McLaren Applied) are a medium sized tech firm spun out of McLaren Group. We're looking for people who will thrive in a non hierarchical, growth orientated company, self starters who are flexible and somewhat entrepreneurial in their approach. Applied are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) and promote DEI in all we do. McLaren Applied are also members of the UK Government Disability Confident Scheme
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
Background The world around us is experiencing significant change, the greatest in generations. At Motion Applied, we're accelerating the response to that change. Our vision is that our people and technologies willpioneer a better future. Our mission is to achieve breakthroughs in performance. We're at the cutting edge of innovation in industries including automotive transportation and motorsport. We create solutions that drive efficiency and cost-effectiveness. We want to help to reduce the carbon footprint and become more sustainable. Our focus is on electrification and telemetry, control and analytics. To deliver efficient lightweight electric powertrain and vehicle development; motorsport solutions that make series more sustainable and efficient; reliable connectivity solutions for transportation and insightful analytics and monitoring of transport fleets. By applying our expertise, we deliver real benefits andpioneer a better future. Position Overview We are seeking a talented QA Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our advanced technology solutions, contributing to projects that span motorsport telemetry systems, automotive innovations, and vehicle communications for mass transport platforms. This role involves close collaboration with developers, QAs, and product owners to uphold high quality standards and continuously improve testing practices, reporting to QA Lead. We welcome candidates with strong testing expertise and a passion for quality. Key Responsibilities Test Planning & Design Review feature requirements, technical specifications, and user stories to understand scope. Identify test conditions using structured design techniques (e.g. boundary value analysis, equivalence partitioning). Write and review test cases for functional, non functional, edge cases, and user workflows. Ensure traceability between requirements, tests, and defects. Test Execution Execute manual and/or automated tests for APIs, UI, firmware, and embedded systems. Conduct exploratory testing to uncover unanticipated issues. Re test resolved defects and validate change impact. Log detailed defects with replication steps, logs, and environment details. Environment & Data Preparation Set up local or remote test environments (e.g. simulation rigs, software environments). Provision or request specific test data configurations. Ensure test setups match the test plan (e.g. firmware version, hardware variant). Continuous Improvement & Documentation Review test failures and identify improvement areas (e.g. missing checks, better mocks). Propose changes to test design, coverage, or testability practices. Contribute to documentation including test plans, execution logs, and regression summaries. Sprint Activities & Collaboration Attend sprint planning, backlog refinement, and daily stand ups. Collaborate with developers, analysts, and product owners to clarify requirements. Estimate testing effort and participate in risk based test planning. Represent QA within cross functional product squads. Defect Management & Reporting Log and triage defects in Jira. Work with developers to reproduce and troubleshoot issues. Update test metrics dashboards (pass/fail, blocked, untested cases). Required Qualifications Technical Skills Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field. 4+ years of experience in software quality assurance and testing. Experience with automated testing tools (e.g. Selenium WebDriver, Robot Framework, Python). Strong experience in manual testing across software, hardware, and embedded systems. Familiarity with test management tools (e.g. qTest, Jira). Strong Windows and Linux (SSH) skills. Understanding of networking concepts (Wi Fi, POE, Ethernet). Experience with backend testing and API validation. Knowledge of Agile methodologies and CI/CD practices. Professional Skills Excellent analytical and problem solving abilities. Strong attention to detail and a systematic approach to testing. Effective communication skills for documentation and cross team collaboration. Ability to work in fast paced, deadline driven environments. Commitment to continuous learning and improvement. Desirable Skills Familiarity with cloud platforms and containerisation technologies. Testing on different browsers and devices Understanding of hardware in the loop (HIL) testing concepts. Experience with SQL, shell scripting (e.g. Bash), and tools like RabbitMQ, Icinga, Influx. ISTQB certification or equivalent. Experience with Jira. AWS and configuration management tools (e.g. Git). Familiarity with mobile communication technologies (3G, 4G, 5G, LTE). What we can offer you In return for everything you bring to the table, we can ensure an exciting, challenging role in a dynamic business surrounded by some of the best people in their respective fields. At Applied we firmly believe it'sthe relationships and friendships we create while working that make us special.We'realso aware that the world is changing and we are part of that change. We all want and need different things from our work and home lives, so, if you have commitments outside of work,we'reopen to talking through flexible working options that work for you and us. Annual leave (25 days + bank holidays, pro rated for part time colleagues). Enhanced Company Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave and pay. Flexible working policies, including Hybrid Working. Life assurance to the value of 4 times base salary Opportunity to join the Applied Pension Plan Company funded individual private healthcare with the opportunity to extend to partner or spouse and/or dependents at a discounted rate. Electric car scheme - opportunity to drive a brand new car in a more affordable way through this salary sacrifice scheme. Employees are eligible to join the scheme after successful competition of their probationary period. Who we are Motion Applied (formerly McLaren Applied) are a medium sized tech firm spun out of McLaren Group. We're looking for people who will thrive in a non hierarchical, growth orientated company, self starters who are flexible and somewhat entrepreneurial in their approach. Applied are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) and promote DEI in all we do. McLaren Applied are also members of the UK Government Disability Confident Scheme