Senior Electronics Engineer
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Senior Electronics Engineer
[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is offering an incredible opportunity for a Senior Electronics Engineer to join our team as we head into our first-ever racing season with a Red Bull designed power unit. You’ll be at the heart of our operation, developing and perfecting race-ready performance, playing a crucial role in delivering a power unit capable of competing at the sharp end of the 2026 Formula One grid.
Job Description
[Employer hidden] is offering an incredible opportunity for a Senior Electronics Engineer to join our team as we head into our first-ever racing season with a Red Bull designed power unit. You’ll be at the heart of our operation, developing and perfecting race-ready performance, playing a crucial role in delivering a power unit capable of competing at the sharp end of the 2026 Formula One grid.
Innovative PU performance ideas are a core attribute of being a part of the Powertrains team. This role will be working within the Electrical Design – ERS team and contribute towards delivering exciting research projects and above all supporting our dynamic team of engineers.
Your role:
- Specification and design of Power Unit electronics components from initial concept
- Developing, testing, and debugging of electronics components whilst in use on the Power Unit and during races
- Development of electronic components, including high-performance power conversion and interface to car chassis circuits
Essential skills:
- An Electronics Engineering degree or equivalent qualification
- Multi-year experience in state-of-art electronics engineering, including Power Electronics
- Advanced knowledge in schematic design and PCB layout (in any software tool)
- Advanced knowledge of simulation tools used for electronics design
- Skilled at starting a design from a blank sheet of paper and finding innovative solutions, which enable performance advantages while maintaining the highest product quality
- Proven track record of successful fault investigation, containment, and rectification
- Able to mentor Junior Electronics Engineers
Desirable Competencies:
- MSc. or PhD. Degree in Electronics or equivalent qualification
- Developing and testing high-voltage electronics systems (up to 1000V)
- Experience on high-power (up to 350kW) inverters for high-performance traction motors
- Experience on high-performance (high-efficiency, low-weight) DC/DC converters
- Experience on mixed-signal (analogue and digital) control electronics
- Leading and taking ownership of component and sub-system development projects
- Experience within a F1 hybrid power unit project
Characteristics:
- Evidenced experience of complex decision making and strategic thinking when faced with imperfect data and challenging timelines
- Ability to work in a technically challenging environment
- Can-do attitude and willingness to learn new skills
- Excellent time management, communication and problem-solving skills
- Initiative and Innovation.
- Ability to work with others (the team, other departments, external clients, colleagues).
At [Employer hidden], we push the limits, fight for every victory, and get things done with relentless focus. Joining us means being part of a high-performance team that thrives on collaboration, trust, and ambition. We celebrate wins, learn from challenges, and take our work seriously—but not ourselves. Alongside a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy:
- Bonuses
- Private healthcare
- A pension scheme
- On-site gym
- Free daily food allowance
- And many more!
Most importantly, you’ll play a key role in powering championship-winning cars. If you're ready to be part of something extraordinary, apply now and help shape the future of F1.