Powertrain Integration Design Engineer – Race-Ready Systems

Motorsport Network, LLC; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team in Brackley, UK invites applications for a Powertrain Integration Engineer. You will own powertrain design projects from concept to end of use, delivering schemes, models, and drawings across gearbox, hydraulics, clutch, cooling, fuel and exhaust systems while balancing performance, reliability and cost.

You will collaborate across Build, Dyno, Test & Development, R&D, Systems, Controls, Vehicle Performance and Quality, applying first-principles thinking and

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mechatronics, Physics or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles and the ability to apply first-principles thinking to complex design challenges.
• Experience in Formula 1, another top-level motorsport category, or a similarly high-performance engineering environment.
• Strong problem-solving ability, attention to detail and confidence working with complex, highly integrated systems.
• Collaborative approach and the communication skills to work effectively across multiple technical departments.
• The initiative to take ownership of projects and drive work forward independently.
• Proactive mindset, adaptability and willingness to learn across different Powertrain specialisms.
• The resilience and determination to deliver in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment.

Responsibilities

• Taking technical ownership of Powertrain design projects from early concept through to end of use.
• Producing schemes, designs, models and manufacturing drawings for performance, reliability, upgrade and fault-fix programmes.
• Working across key Powertrain Integration areas, including gearbox, hydraulics, clutch, PU cooling systems, fuel systems, pneumatics and exhaust systems.
• Collaborating with departments such as Build, Dyno, Test & Development, R&D, Systems, Controls, Vehicle Performance, Inspection and Quality.
• Applying engineering calculations and first-principles thinking to support robust, right-first-time design work.
• Working closely with in-house manufacturing teams and external suppliers to balance performance, reliability, cost and delivery.
• Supporting validation, prove-out and feedback loops from dyno testing, servicing, race events and car build activity.
• Collaborating with Mercedes High Performance Powertrains to identify, measure and deliver the best overall car-level solutions.
• Developing relationships with technical partners to push boundaries and unlock new capability.
• Contributing to longer-term capability projects that improve reliability, efficiency and engineering performance.

Skills

Powertrain integration

First-principles thinking

Problem solving

Collaboration

Ownership

Fast-paced environment

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team in Brackley, UK invites applications for a Powertrain Integration Engineer. You will own powertrain design projects from concept to end of use, delivering schemes, models, and drawings across gearbox, hydraulics, clutch, cooling, fuel and exhaust systems while balancing performance, reliability and cost.

You will collaborate across Build, Dyno, Test & Development, R&D, Systems, Controls, Vehicle Performance and Quality, applying first-principles thinking and