Powertrain Electronics Lead Engineer — Motorsport Innovation

Van Amersfoort Racing; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

On-site gym

Free daily food allowance

Job summary

Red Bull Racing & Technology is seeking a Powertrain Electrical/Electronic Systems Engineer to specify, design, test, calibrate and support powertrain electronics. You will lead technical reviews, mentor engineers, and coordinate with stakeholders to integrate electronics across the propulsion and vehicle systems.

The role requires strong fault investigation, design release, and leadership; you will manage workflows, ensure timely delivery, and contribute to continuous improvement in a

Qualifications

• Proven ability to 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.
• Ability to define requirements, scope work packages, and provide technical direction for complex engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership & mentoring

Powertrain electronics design

Systems integration

Project planning

Job description

Red Bull Racing & Technology is seeking a Powertrain Electrical/Electronic Systems Engineer to specify, design, test, calibrate and support powertrain electronics. You will lead technical reviews, mentor engineers, and coordinate with stakeholders to integrate electronics across the propulsion and vehicle systems.

The role requires strong fault investigation, design release, and leadership; you will manage workflows, ensure timely delivery, and contribute to continuous improvement in a