Graduate - Heritage Systems Engineer

Atlassian Williams F1 Team; Witney; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

At Atlassian Williams F1 Team, a Graduate Heritage Systems Engineer will join the Heritage Systems Group to support the operation, maintenance and modernisation of electronic and control systems on historic Williams F1 cars. You’ll work closely with engineers to configure software, calibrate sensors and analyse vehicle data across generations of Formula 1 technology.

You will gain exposure to the full lifecycle of systems engineering, from workshop prep and software development through data

Qualifications

• Recent graduate in one of the listed disciplines.
• Interest in automotive, motorsport, embedded systems, data analysis, or vehicle control systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the operation, maintenance and modernisation of the electronic and control systems used on Williams Heritage Formula 1 cars.
• Configure and support electronic systems spanning multiple generations of Formula 1 technology; analyse vehicle data.
• Contribute to reliability improvements and to the preservation of engineering knowledge, tools and documentation.
• Work with the Heritage Systems team to support car build, testing and events.

Education

Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Automotive Engineering

Mechatronics

Computer Engineering

Software Engineering

Job description

Williams Heritage is where the history of Atlassian Williams F1 Team is kept alive. The team restores and maintains legendary Formula 1 cars, some dating back nearly 50 years, using original parts and handwritten notes like those from 1977 and Mario Andretti’s green sheet from Las Vegas. With over 150 years of combined experience, the engineers and mechanics make sure these cars are race‑ready for historic events and private ownership. It’s a place where engineering meets passion, and the past is brought back to life on and off the track.

As a Graduate Heritage Systems Engineer, you will support the operation, maintenance and modernisation of the electronic and control systems used on Williams Heritage Formula 1 cars. Working closely with the Heritage Systems team, you will help configure and support electronic systems spanning multiple generations of Formula 1 technology, analyse vehicle data, and contribute to reliability improvements that keep these historic cars running. You will also play a role in preserving and developing the engineering knowledge, software tools, and documentation that support the long‑term operation of historic Williams F1 cars.

You will gain exposure to the full lifecycle of systems engineering, from workshop preparation and software development through to data analysis, vehicle diagnostics, and support at selected events.

• Support the development and maintenance of software tools used across the Heritage Systems Group
• Assist with ECU configuration, sensor calibration and vehicle data analysis
• Contribute to the modernisation and documentation of legacy electronic systems and engineering tools
• Work alongside the Senior Controls & Systems Engineer and Electronics Technicians to support car build, testing and selected events

Company Description

History doesn’t repeat itself. It’s rebuilt - one breakthrough at a time. Be part of the team redefining performance and writing the next winning chapter for Atlassian Williams F1 Team.

Atlassian Williams F1 Team – Shape our team's next chapter:

For nearly 50 years, Williams F1 Team has pushed the limits of speed and innovation. As one of the most successful teams in F1 history, with 16 World Championships and a legacy shaped by legends like Sir Frank Williams and Nigel Mansell, we’re now on a bold mission to reclaim our place at the front and win multiple championships again.

Our People Promise:

Join a high-performance team where ambition and our people promise guide everything we do. In a fast-paced, challenging environment, your work directly shapes our winning formula. Collaborate with the brightest minds in motorsport, building on our rich heritage and pushing the boundaries of speed and innovation. We want people who live our values - innovation, teamwork, resilience, excellence, and accountability to create the winning formula that drives Williams Racing back to the top.

Our Graduate Programme:

At Atlassian Williams F1 Team, our two-year Graduate Programme throws you into real motorsport from day one. Our rotational routes offer broad, cross-team exposure, or you can go deep as a subject‑matter expert, specialising in one area. Expect live projects, a leadership speaker series, and wraparound support from our Early Careers team and your manager. Join a tight‑knit cohort, build a network across the business, and fast‑track your skills into impact. This could be your launchpad to become one of our future leaders.

Qualifications

A recent graduate from one of the following disciplines:

• Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related discipline with an interest in automotive, motorsport, embedded systems, data analysis, or vehicle control systems.

Life at Williams

Located in Witney, just a short journey from Oxford city centre, our site is a hub of hands‑on engineering and operations. With eight race bays, a dedicated design office, and our Events & Logistics team based on‑site, it’s built for collaboration and performance.

Atlassian Williams F1 Team is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.