EDS Engineer

Professional Technical Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Formula 1 team in the United Kingdom is seeking a Contract EDS Engineer to support the mechanical packaging and integration of electrical systems in high-performance race cars. This fast-paced role requires expertise in EDS design, strong mechanical design principles, and CAD proficiency. Candidates with experience in motorsport or automotive sectors are encouraged to apply, offering a unique opportunity to excel in a competitive engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in EDS design within motorsport, automotive, aerospace, or EV sectors.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles for electrical systems packaging.
• Familiarity with thermal management of electronic systems.
• Experience with composite enclosures, lightweight materials, and packaging constraints.
• Ability to deliver high-quality solutions under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical packaging of electrical components including enclosures, brackets, and housings.
• Conduct thermal-mechanical design and cooling calculations.
• Design AV mounting systems and define test plans.
• Collaborate with various teams for optimal system integration.

Skills

EDS design understanding

Mechanical design principles

Thermal management knowledge

CAD proficiency (Siemens NX, CATIA V5)

Experience with composite materials

Vibration and fatigue knowledge

Ability to meet tight deadlines

Job description

A leading Formula 1 team is looking for a Contract EDS Engineer to support the mechanical packaging and integration of electrical systems in high-performance race car environments. This is a fast-paced, hands-on role requiring experience in delivering robust and lightweight electrical hardware installations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Mechanical packaging of electrical components including:

  • Enclosures, brackets, housings, and trunking

  • Batteries, busbars, PCB mounting, and cold plates

  • High-voltage composite battery pack enclosures

• Thermal-mechanical design:

  • Cooling calculations

  • Ducting, heatsink specification, and integration

• Design and specification of AV mounting systems:

  • Sizing of bushings

  • Test definition and validation planning

  • Development of tooling and installation processes

• Close collaboration with electrical, composites, and design teams to ensure optimal system performance and integration

Required Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in EDS design within motorsport, automotive, aerospace, or EV sectors

• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles for electrical systems packaging

• Familiarity with thermal management of electronic systems

• CAD proficiency (e.g., Siemens NX, CATIA V5 preferred)

• Experience with composite enclosures, lightweight materials, and packaging constraints

• Knowledge of vibration and fatigue in electrical mounting systems

• Ability to deliver high-quality solutions under tight deadlines in a high-performance engineering environment