Electronics Lead Engineer (PU)

RBTG; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

On-site gym

Pension scheme

Free daily food allowance

Job summary

Red Bull Racing & Technology seeks a senior Powertrain electronics engineer to specify, design, test, calibrate and support electrical/electronic systems. You will mentor engineers and lead design reviews, coordinating with stakeholders to ensure integration with broader engineering activities.

You will drive continuous improvement, analyze faults, review designs, and guide teams to deliver robust, compliant solutions on time in a high-performance motorsport environment.

Qualifications

• Specify, design and deliver robust electrical/electronic systems and components.
• Strong understanding of engineering standards, documentation, drawing review, and design release processes.
• Experience investigating and resolving electrical/electronic faults and driving corrective actions to completion.
• Define requirements, scope work packages, and provide technical direction for complex engineering projects.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills, with experience supporting the development of engineers and junior team members.
• Effective planning, prioritisation, and resource management to coordinate multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead specification, design, integration, and delivery of Powertrain electrical/electronic systems and equipment.
• Investigate and resolve electrical system issues and complete faults and actions promptly.
• Support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives, coordinating resources and driving project progress.
• Review and approve designs, providing guidance for robust, fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Coordinate design workflows, task allocation, and release processes to ensure on-time delivery and standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate electrical systems and maintain design standards.

Skills

Electrical systems design

Team leadership

Mentoring

Design release processes

Project planning

Job description

At Red Bull Racing & Technology, we don't just compete, we innovate, push boundaries, and strive for performance at every level.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the specification, design, testing, calibration, and support Powertrain electrical/electronic systems and associated equipment.

They will provide technical guidance and mentoring to Engineers and Junior Engineers, conduct design reviews, allocate tasks, and collaborate with key stakeholders across the business to ensure Electronics Design is fully integrated with wider engineering activities.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the specification, design, integration, and delivery of Powertrain electrical/electronic systems and associated equipment.
• Investigate and resolve electrical system issues, ensuring faults and assigned actions are completed promptly.
• Support continuous improvement, development, and reliability initiatives, coordinating resources and driving project progress.
• Review and approve designs produced by Engineers and Junior Engineers, providing technical guidance to ensure robust, fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Coordinate design workflows, task allocation, documentation, and release processes, ensuring projects are delivered on time and to the required standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate electrical and electronic systems, maintain design standards, and contribute to best practices and departmental procedures.

What We're Looking For

• Proven ability to specify, design, and deliver robust electrical and electronic systems and components.
• Strong understanding of engineering standards, documentation, drawing review, and design release processes.
• Experience investigating and resolving electrical/electronic faults and driving corrective actions to completion.
• Ability to define requirements, scope work packages, and provide technical direction for complex engineering projects.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills, with experience supporting the development of engineers and junior team members.
• Effective planning, prioritisation, and resource management skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple tasks and meet project deadlines.

What's In It For You?

Alongside a competitive salary, you'll enjoy:

• Bonus scheme
• Private healthcare
• Pension scheme
• On-site gym
• Free daily food allowance
• And much more

Above all, you'll have the opportunity to learn from some of the best engineers in motorsport, develop your technical skills in a world-class environment, and play a part in helping us push the limits of performance.