Prototype Engineer
CompanySTATSports
Location
Newry Mourne And Down, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At5/8/2026
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Occupation TypeMetal working production and maintenance fitters
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
Sponsorship Salary Threshold
£41,700
(£21.38 per hour)
Standard minimum applies
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Description
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Desired Start Date: May/June
About STATSports
What if the product you helped to build next week was worn by an elite athlete the week after?
At STATSports, that could be your reality.
Since 2007, we’ve grown from a small Irish start-up into the global leader in GPS performance tracking, trusted by the world’s biggest clubs, leagues, and athletes. Our technology sits at the intersection of hardware, software, and sport, helping teams optimise performance, reduce injury risk, and unlock insights that were previously impossible.
But just as importantly, our products support the next generation of athletes, from academies to grassroots, giving them access to the same performance tools as the pros.
Innovation has always driven us forward, and it’s our people who make that happen.
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a Prototype Engineer to join our product development team and help turn early ideas into real, working hardware.
This is a hands-on, workshop-driven role where you’ll be building, testing, breaking, fixing, and improving prototypes that directly influence the next generation of STATSports products. You’ll work closely with firmware, hardware, software, and production engineers, often at the earliest stages of development, where experimentation and curiosity matter most.
If you enjoy seeing something go from a sketch or concept to a physical device you can hold, test, and improve, this role will suit you.
What You'll Be Doing
Desired Start Date: May/June
About STATSports
What if the product you helped to build next week was worn by an elite athlete the week after?
At STATSports, that could be your reality.
Since 2007, we’ve grown from a small Irish start-up into the global leader in GPS performance tracking, trusted by the world’s biggest clubs, leagues, and athletes. Our technology sits at the intersection of hardware, software, and sport, helping teams optimise performance, reduce injury risk, and unlock insights that were previously impossible.
But just as importantly, our products support the next generation of athletes, from academies to grassroots, giving them access to the same performance tools as the pros.
Innovation has always driven us forward, and it’s our people who make that happen.
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a Prototype Engineer to join our product development team and help turn early ideas into real, working hardware.
This is a hands-on, workshop-driven role where you’ll be building, testing, breaking, fixing, and improving prototypes that directly influence the next generation of STATSports products. You’ll work closely with firmware, hardware, software, and production engineers, often at the earliest stages of development, where experimentation and curiosity matter most.
If you enjoy seeing something go from a sketch or concept to a physical device you can hold, test, and improve, this role will suit you.
What You'll Be Doing
- Building and assembling early-stage prototypes across mechanical, electronic, and embedded systems
- Bringing concepts to life and helping engineers validate ideas quickly through hands-on testing
- Working closely with firmware, hardware, software, and production teams to integrate and evaluate systems
- Testing, debugging, and troubleshooting prototypes – and feeding practical insights back into design decisions
You’ll likely enjoy this role if you:
- Have experience building and testing prototypes in a product, R&D, or engineering environment
- Are comfortable working hands-on with mechanical assemblies, electronics, wiring, and test equipment
- Enjoy figuring out why something doesn’t work – and making it better
- Can read schematics or drawings and turn them into something physical
- Communicate clearly with engineers from different disciplines and document what you learn
- Like working in fast-moving environments where no two days are the same
Nice To Have (but Not Essential)
Experience in areas like embedded systems, sensors, wireless tech, rapid prototyping, PCB bring-up, CAD, or regulated product environments is a bonus – but not a requirement. We care more about mindset than ticking boxes.
What’s In It For You
- A genuinely hands-on role where your work directly shapes real products used in elite sport
- Exposure to the full product lifecycle, from concept through to production
- The chance to work with engineers across hardware, firmware, software, and manufacturing
- A collaborative team that values experimentation, learning, and shared success
- The opportunity to leave your mark on products worn by athletes at the very top of their game
Equal Opportunity Employer
STATSports is an equal opportunity employer. If you feel you would be a great addition to the team and are excited by the prospect of forging an impactful career with us, we would love to hear from you. We would particularly welcome applications from women and underrepresented groups.
No one wins unless everyone wins!
We believe that diverse teams have the greatest impact, so we really care about creating a diverse and inclusive environment. At STATSports, no one wins unless everyone wins, so we’re focused on creating a team where everyone feels they belong. We welcome people from all backgrounds, with different perspectives, ideas and experiences to work with us. If you do, you'll be joining an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity to share their opinion, showcase their skills, develop their career and be part of a caring and inclusive team.
Why STATSports
We’re still a small business that happens to be the world leader in our field, which means you can be a part of something big. Working at STATSports, you’ll have a real impact and see directly how the day-to-day work you do makes a difference in sport at the elite level.
You’ll collaborate with a world-class team and be given the freedom to innovate, create and deliver at the highest level. If this excited you, then we would love to hear from you!
No one wins unless everyone wins!
We believe that diverse teams have the greatest impact, so we really care about creating a diverse and inclusive environment. At STATSports, no one wins unless everyone wins, so we’re focused on creating a team where everyone feels they belong. We welcome people from all backgrounds, with different perspectives, ideas and experiences to work with us. If you do, you'll be joining an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity to share their opinion, showcase their skills, develop their career and be part of a caring and inclusive team.
Why STATSports
We’re still a small business that happens to be the world leader in our field, which means you can be a part of something big. Working at STATSports, you’ll have a real impact and see directly how the day-to-day work you do makes a difference in sport at the elite level.
You’ll collaborate with a world-class team and be given the freedom to innovate, create and deliver at the highest level. If this excited you, then we would love to hear from you!