Electronic Hardware Technician

McLaren Group; Woking; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motorsport organization based in Woking is seeking an electronics specialist to support the Formula 1 programme. You will manage high-performance instrumentation to enhance data quality and reliability. Ideal candidates have a background in motorsport electronics and experience with high-speed communications. The role offers a competitive benefits package and a dynamic, team-oriented environment.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Generous pension contributions

State of the art facilities including a gym

Qualifications

• Experience in motorsport or automotive electronics required.
• Ability to work with instrumentation and schematics expected.
• Familiarity with high-speed communication protocols is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain precision sensors and instrumentation.
• Collaborate with teams and suppliers for efficiency.
• Maintain compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Motorsport, automotive, or aerospace electronics background

Skilled in harness assembly, soldering, and test equipment

Experience with instrumentation, schematics, and surface-mount components

Familiar with CAN, Ethernet, and high-speed comms

Knowledge of F1 environments and safe handling practices

CAD experience and mentoring background

Job description

Job description

At McLaren, our mission is to set the standard for high performance in sport. And everyone, in every part of the team, has a role to play. So if you want to test your ideas with the world watching... And measure your progress in milliseconds... And play your part in racing history... You belong here. High performance starts with you.

Purpose of the Role

Support the full lifecycle of electronic systems for our Formula 1 programme, from build and calibration to maintenance and fault resolution. You'll deliver high-performance on‑car instrumentation and drive improvements in data quality, reliability, and system efficiency.

Principal Accountabilities

• Prepare and maintain precision sensors and instrumentation
• Ensure reliability, serviceability, and data integrity
• Collaborate across teams and with suppliers
• Drive process and cost improvements
• Maintain compliance with FIA and safety standards

Job requirements

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Motorsport, automotive, or aerospace electronics background
• Skilled in harness assembly, soldering, and test equipment
• Experience with instrumentation, schematics, and surface‑mount components
• Familiar with CAN, Ethernet, and high‑speed comms
• Knowledge of F1 environments and safe handling practices
• CAD experience and mentoring background a plus

Personal Attributes

• Detail‑driven and professional
• Clear communicator across all levels
• Proactive, adaptable, and team‑focused
• Comfortable with mission‑critical systems

What McLaren can offer?

We constantly strive to be better tomorrow than we are today. Our ambition is to be the most pioneering and exhilarating racing team in the world, and our collective task is to set the standards for high performance in sport. We show up every day with energy and enthusiasm, ready to play our part.

We encourage and support diversity, equity and inclusion. We will actively promote a culture that values difference and eliminates discrimination in our workplace.

McLaren Racing is based at the iconic McLaren Technology Centre (MTC) near Woking. Our state of the art, sustainable campus offers many facilities including a gym, restaurant and indoor and outdoor break‑out areas, as well as direct access to park and common land. The MTC is connected to Woking mainline station via regular shuttle buses, from which London Waterloo is a 30 minute train ride.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including private healthcare, car schemes, life insurance and generous pension contributions.