Electrical Engineer

Hendrickcars; France; On-site; EUR 81,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrick Motorsports is seeking an Electrical Engineer to develop electrical systems for NASCAR Cup Series cars. You will bridge Vehicle Production Electrical and Vehicle Engineering, owning electrical solutions from design through hands-on execution and validation.

The role focuses on 12V architecture, harness/PCB design, fault diagnosis, and data acquisition integration, with occasional race-event support and travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 3–5 years of experience.
• Experience in analog and digital circuit design with soldering skills.
• Familiarity with power electronics, PCB design, and harness design.

Responsibilities

• Own and improve the car's 12V electrical architecture: power distribution, grounding, protection, wiring, connectors, sensors, and control modules.
• Design wire harnesses and PCBs, and release changes under configuration control.
• Troubleshoot intermittent and repeatable faults using schematics, measurements, and data logs.
• Set up and integrate motorsport control, PDM, and data acquisition systems over CAN, LIN, and other networks.
• Build test plans and automate testing with DAQ and PLC systems.
• Maintain and upgrade our test machines (MTS, Servotest, Pushup Rig)
• Support race and test events as needed.

Skills

Analog design

Digital design

Soldering skills

DMMs & oscilloscopes

Power electronics

PCB design

Harness design

DAQ automation

PLC testing

CAN/LIN

Motorsport knowledge

Microcontroller experience

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

Altium

KiCad

Eagle

OrCAD

Capital Harness

Zuken E3

Harnware

DAQ software

Job description

Hendrick Motorsports Location: 4400 Papa Joe Hendrick Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28262

Electrical Engineer, Vehicle Engineering | Hendrick Motorsports

Join Hendrick Motorsports and help develop the electrical systems behind our NASCAR Cup Series cars. In this role you'll bridge Vehicle Production Electrical and Vehicle Engineering, owning electrical solutions from design through hands‑on execution and validation

What you do

• Own and improve the car's 12V electrical architecture: power distribution, grounding, protection, wiring, connectors, sensors, and control modules


• Design wire harnesses and PCBs, and release changes under configuration control


• Troubleshoot intermittent and repeatable faults using schematics, measurements, and data logs


• Set up and integrate motorsport control, PDM, and data acquisition systems over CAN, LIN, and other networks


• Build test plans and automate testing with DAQ and PLC systems


• Maintain and upgrade our test machines (MTS, Servotest, Pushup Rig)


• Support race and test events as needed

What you bring

• Bachelors in Engineering and 3–5 years of experience


• Analog and digital circuit design, strong soldering skills (including SMD rework), and fluency with DMMs and oscilloscopes


• Working knowledge of power electronics (buck/boost converters, rectifiers, high- and low-side switches)


• PCB design experience (Altium, KiCad, Eagle, OrCAD, or similar)


• Experience with low-voltage harness design and motorsport or Mil-Spec connectors (Autosport, Souriau, DTM/DT/DTP)


• Experience with DAQ and PLC test automation, and maintaining electro-hydraulic test machines


• Understanding of automotive electrical systems and CAN/LIN


• Strong problem-solving skills and a strong work ethic in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment


• Flexibility to occasionally support race and test events, including limited travel as needed


• A plus Motorsport electronics and software (Motion Applied, Cosworth, Bosch, Motec, Holley EFI)


• Harness software (Capital Harness, Zuken E3, Harnware)


• Motorsport data analysis tools (Pi, Atlas, WinDarab, i2)


• Microcontroller experience


• Motorsport or high-performance vehicle experience

The role works mainly in a shop and lab, with occasional outdoor work at tracks. It requires PPE, and lifting up to 50 lbs regularly and up to 100 lbs occasionally.

Hendrick is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

For more information regarding the EEOC, please visit https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf.

Hendrick Motorsports provides a one‑of‑a‑kind working experience where a diverse group of highly talented team members can work together to achieve a common goal. We are committed to embracing innovation with intensity to perform at the highest level expected by our dedicated sponsors and fans worldwide. Hendrick Motorsports continuously seeks skilled and talented individuals who are motivated and passionate about helping us meet our goals.