Junior Wind Tunnel Electronics Engineer

Red Bull Racing & Red Bull Technology; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motorsport team in Milton Keynes seeks an Electrical Systems Designer to help create championship-winning cars. Responsibilities include designing and maintaining electrical systems for aerodynamic test equipment and leading integration of control systems. Candidates should have strong electrical expertise and knowledge of data acquisition. This role offers competitive salary, bonus scheme, and unique team environment.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

On-site gym

Free daily food allowance

Qualifications

• Strong electrical and electronic expertise, ideally with MILSPEC wiring harness design.
• Proficient in data acquisition, control systems, with knowledge of communication protocols (EtherCAT, Ethernet, CAN).
• Understands electrical system design and documentation using design software.
• Practical mechanical aptitude for operating and diagnosing equipment.
• Structured approach to problem-solving and dedication to fault resolution.

Responsibilities

• Design and specify electrical systems for aerodynamic test equipment.
• Maintain and update documentation for all electrical components.
• Manage stock and inventory for wind tunnel models and experimental rigs.
• Implement and improve design and release processes for electronic systems.
• Lead integration and testing of control systems.

Skills

Electrical and electronic expertise

Data acquisition and control systems knowledge

Communication protocols understanding

Practical mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving skills

Job description

At Red Bull Racing & Technology, we don’t just compete - we innovate, disrupt, and push beyond the limits of performance. We are driven by relentless ambition, cutting-edge technology, and the determination to win at every level.

Teamwork is central to everything we do, built on a foundation of trust, creativity, and bold thinking. We celebrate every achievement together - big or small - because success is always a shared effort.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Wind Tunnel team and help create championship winning cars by contributing to the design, production, testing, implementation and support of the electronics and control systems in the Aerodynamics Department’s physical experiments.

We are looking for someone who can:

• Design and specify electrical systems and components for aerodynamic test equipment (including wind tunnel and models), ensuring robust and reliable solutions.
• Maintain and update assemblies and documentation for all electrical components used in wind tunnel models and experimental rigs.
• Manage stock and inventory, ensuring accurate control and availability.
• Implement and improve design and release processes for electronic systems, while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.
• Lead integration and testing of control systems, troubleshoot electrical sensors and hardware faults, and ensure successful system performance.
• Drive continuous improvement by monitoring, learning, and enhancing the team’s capabilities in electronic systems and design.

The successful candidate will have:

• Strong electrical and electronic expertise, ideally with MILSPEC wiring harness design.
• Proficient in data acquisition, control systems, with knowledge of communication protocols (EtherCAT, Ethernet, CAN), ideally with experience in motorsport/industrial equipment.
• Understands, with demonstrable examples, electrical system design and documentation using design software, plus task planning and management to meet targets and deadlines.
• Practical mechanical aptitude for operating, maintaining, and diagnosing equipment
• A structured approach to problem-solving and a dedication to fault resolution.

At Red Bull Technology, we’re more than a Formula 1 team - we’re a high-performance innovation hub, pushing the limits of what’s possible. We thrive on big ambitions, bold engineering, and a relentless drive to win.

Our success is built on trust, collaboration, and the belief that the best ideas come from those who dare to challenge the norm.

Alongside a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy:

• Bonus scheme
• Private healthcare
• A pension scheme
• On-site gym
• Free daily food allowance
• And many more!

But above all, you’ll be part of a world-class team, powering cutting-edge technology and driving championship-winning cars. Ready to take on the challenge? Apply now and be part of the future of F1.

At Red Bull Racing & Technology, we believe our greatest strength is our people. We celebrate every success - together - and know that trust and collaboration are what drive us forward as one team.