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Take the Quiz NowTelemetry engineers manage critical real-time data systems that transmit information between race cars and pit crews, playing a vital role in race strategy and car performance optimization.
Telemetry - Salary Insights
- Junior Telemetry Engineer: £35,000 - £50,000 ($44,000 - $63,000)
- Telemetry Engineer: £50,000 - £75,000 ($63,000 - $95,000)
- Senior Telemetry Engineer/Lead: £75,000 - £110,000+ ($95,000 - $139,000+)
Salaries vary based on racing series, team size, and expertise level with radio frequency and data acquisition systems.
Telemetry - Common Specialisations
- Race Telemetry Engineer - Managing live race data systems
- Systems Integration Engineer - Developing telemetry infrastructure
- Data Acquisition Engineer - Sensor and logging system specialist
- RF Communications Engineer - Radio frequency system expert
- Telemetry Software Engineer - Developing data analysis tools
- Real-Time Systems Engineer - Managing live data processing
Telemetry - Typical Requirements
- Degree in Electronics, Communications Engineering or similar
- Understanding of RF communications systems
- Experience with data acquisition systems
- Programming skills (C++, Python, MATLAB)
- Knowledge of motorsport sensor technology
- Real-time data analysis capabilities
Telemetry - Career Development
Common career progression paths include:
- Junior Telemetry Engineer → Telemetry Engineer → Senior Engineer
- Data Engineer → Systems Engineer → Technical Director
- Software Engineer → Lead Developer → Head of Systems
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