Graduate Electronics Engineer - Formula1

Mercedes; Brackley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Car lease

Medical cover

25 days holiday

On-site gym

EV chargers

Job summary

Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team is seeking a Graduate Electronics Engineer to join our Electronics group. You will contribute to designing and delivering innovative, 'Right First Time' engineering solutions that help the Team succeed in a demanding, high-performance environment.

Working in a small, collaborative group, you will apply curiosity and problem-solving to develop cutting-edge electronics that deliver race-winning performance on the car.

Qualifications

• Graduating or recent graduate in Electronics Engineering or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Interest in electronics design and development for high-performance systems.

Responsibilities

• Electronics engineering and design of bespoke PCBs including schematic capture and PCB layout using Altium Designer.
• Research and development of new electronic technologies to meet advanced F1 requirements.
• Writing software in C/C++ for embedded and Linux platforms as required.
• Analyze electrical and electronic systems to identify issues and drive solutions.
• Capturing requirements and specifications.
• Conducting reliability investigations and fault finding of electronic designs and systems.
• Rig and bench testing of designed parts to meet specifications.
• Report project progress to stakeholders and ensure documentation to standards.

Skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Job description

The Role

The Mercedes Formula One Team is looking for talented individuals with the motivation and determination to succeed in this challenging and rewarding environment.

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Graduate Electronics Engineer to join our Electronics group.

You will contribute to the design and delivery of innovative, 'Right First Time' engineering solutions, making a tangible contribution to the Team success.

Working as part of a small, collaborative group, you will apply your curiosity, creativity and problem-solving skills to a range of stimulating technical challenges, helping to develop cutting-edge electronics technologies that deliver performance to the race car.

Key Responsibilities

• Electronics engineering and design of bespoke PCBs including schematic capture and PCB layout using Altium Designer.
• Research and development of new and unique electronic technologies to meet the increasing demand and advanced requirements of F1.
• Writing software in both C/C++ for embedded and Linux platforms as required.
• Analyse and interpret electrical and electronic systems to understand how they work, identify issues and drive effective engineering solutions.
• Capturing requirements and specifications.
• Conducting reliability investigations and fault finding of electronic designs, sensors and systems.
• Rig and bench testing of designed parts to ensure they meet design specification.
• Report project and technical progress to key stakeholders while ensuring all projects are fully documented to the required standards and compliant with relevant technical regulations.

About You

You are passionate about electronics and hold, or are studying for, a degree in Electronics Engineering or a related Electrical and Electronic Engineering discipline. With an inquisitive mindset and a creative approach to problem-solving, you are eager to develop your skills further in a challenging and rewarding environment.

Able to work independently, you take a thoughtful and analytical approach to understanding complex problems. Equally, your open and collaborative communication style enables you to work effectively across teams, building strong relationships and delivering results.

You enjoy discussing technical concepts and finding innovate solutions to problems by applying your attention to detail and technical knowledge.

We are interested in hearing from candidates who can join us immediately, as well as ambitious graduates who are set to complete their studies in 2027.

About Us:

At the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team, every win starts with the energy to exceed our exceptional standards.

Its the belief and focus you give that powers our performance.

Whether youre leading innovation, bringing precision to our manufacturing or supporting trackside operations around the world, every detail matters.

Were setting new standards in our sport, together. More growth, more pride, more of what makes our team exceptional.

Give all. Gain more.

Benefits:

Our riverside factory is powered by 100% renewably sourced energy and features an on-site gym and exercise studio, subsidised restaurant and on-site parking with EV chargers available.

We offer a competitive and attractive package of benefits including a generous bonus scheme, Mercedes car lease scheme, private medical cover, on-site GP, life assurance and 25 days holiday. We pride ourselves on our family-friendly environment and employee well-being programmes.

Why us:

We believe that building a more inclusive and diverse culture helps us go faster and further.

From recruitment and building our future talent pipeline to internal communications and leadership training,werebuilding a team where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success.

Our aim is to attract, develop and retain exceptional people from all backgrounds, creating a workplace where all team members feel respected, supported and able to fulfil their potential.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are looking for candidates who are passionate about reaching their full potential and are excited about constantly learning and developing.