System Technician (Trackside)

Haas F1 Team; Banbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motorsport team in Banbury seeks an Electronics Systems Technician to manage on-car electronic systems and support during race events. Key responsibilities include fault investigation, component installation, and effective teamwork. Candidates should have strong technical background in racing electrical systems, along with necessary educational qualifications. Opportunities for growth in a dynamic environment are offered.

Benefits

Competitive bonuses

Health and wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Raychem systems 25 essential.
• Experience in a high-level motorsport environment required.
• Ideally hold a 17th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations certificate.

Responsibilities

• Promote teamwork to develop relationships.
• Responsible for electrical build and disassembly.
• Work closely with car crew during events.
• Active role in electronic fault investigations.
• Attend pre and post event meetings for feedback.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Strong technical background in electrical systems

Ability to work in stressful situations

Quick decision-making skills

Teamwork

Education

GCSE or equivalent

Electrical training to HNC level

Tools

Electrical test meters

Soldering equipment

Factory Cirris testing equipment

Job description

Overview

2025 sees MoneyGram Haas F1 Team celebrate its tenth season in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship… we’re just getting started. We don’t follow the status quo, we’re here to challenge the competition, and we want you to join us. The first American Formula 1 team to compete in the sport since 1986, MoneyGram Haas F1 Team made an immediate impression with a memorable points-scoring debut at the 2016 Australian Grand Prix. Nine years later, and the team continues to demonstrate growth and a clear direction with its future objectives, coming off the back of its second-best season to date in Formula 1. We’re a racing team – not a corporate machine. We have three HQs – Kannapolis in the US, Banbury in the UK and Maranello in Italy – each powered by passionate, loyal and hardworking team ambassadors. At MoneyGram Haas F1 Team – known within the paddock as the ‘family team’ – you’ll be involved in many different areas of the team, have much wider visibility across the business, and will be able to clearly see your contribution to our team. Yes, you’ll learn from us, but we expect to learn from you too!

General Summary

Reports to the Trackside Systems Lead Engineer or their designee and is based in Banbury, UK. Supporting all on car and garage electronic systems at race and test events. Responsible for the installation and lifeing management of all Electronics/Systems components. Play an active role in fault investigations and resolutions. Involved in the set-up and pack-up of all equipment before and after an event. Factory tasks include the preparation of electronic parts for the next event as well as the service, maintenance and fault management of sensors, harnesses and garage electrical equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote teamwork and effective communications to develop working relationships between all personnel and departments.
• Responsible for the electrical build and disassembly of the chassis prior and post event, including fitting harnesses, sensors, termination of parts on-car, and the mechanical installation of other electronic equipment.
• Manufacture of small to medium harnesses, sensor termination and test box and leads.
• Work closely with your car crew pre, during and post event ensuring electronic parts are delivered to the chassis and installed correctly and safely, maintained during the event and removed correctly and made ready for reuse.
• Ensure standard daily systems technician tasks and additional assigned activities are completed thoroughly and aligned with initial build and event sessions. May include duties outside electronics/systems as part of the Systems Technician role, such as fitting the ES battery, fitting the floor with car crew, T-Tray testing, wheel handling during sessions, and being a member of the pit stop team. Additional tasks may be assigned to assist during time-sensitive situations.
• Play an active role in electronic fault investigations, permanent rectifications and temporary solutions, maintaining reliability. Work with Trackside Faults team and Systems Engineer to report faults with immediate solutions and permanent fix recommendations.
• Understand high and low voltage electrical design and navigate electrical system drawings to investigate issues and install components correctly.
• Attend pre and post event meetings to provide feedback for improvements on on/off car installations, tooling, design standards and operational processes.
• Use the component Lifing System to manage all electrical parts, monitor lifing transactions, and maintain stock of electrical components, consumables, test equipment and tooling.
• Procurement of electrical parts; request consumables and parts for tasks, repairs and manufacturing of parts. Maintain current stock of on-car parts and highlight shortages.
• Pre and post event set-up and pack up of electrical and general garage and office equipment.
• Promote a safe working environment at the track and in the factory workshop; ensure components, tooling and equipment are in good order and stored correctly.
• Follow and enforce health and safety regulations at all venues.
• Other duties as assigned by the Trackside Systems Lead Engineer or their designee.

Education and Work Experience

GCSE, High School diploma or equivalent required. Further education including Electrical training to HNC level. Knowledge of Raychem systems 25 and previous experience in a high-level motorsport environment are essential. Ideally hold a 17th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations certificate but not essential.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• Strong technical background in racing car electrical and electronic systems.
• Ability to work to a consistently high standard in stressful and time-sensitive situations.
• Quick decision-making skills while solving problems in a scientific and analytical way.
• Work well in a team environment with personnel at all levels.

Equipment and Applications

• Use of electrical test meters and hand tools.
• Soldering equipment use.
• Harness retention tooling.
• Factory Cirris testing equipment.
• Computer literate.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

An ability to work and prioritize within a high pressure, time-sensitive environment is essential. The role may require extensive domestic and international travel and a willingness to work long and flexible hours including weekends.

This position may require lifting to 50 pounds, repeated bending, squatting and manual dexterity. Fast-paced work environment with machinery, race cars, 7-post rigs, grinding debris and hazardous fluids. All employees must comply with the Company Health and Safety Policy and relevant statutory Health and Safety legislation.

Note: This job description may not detail some less major duties, or duties of a similar nature, which may be reasonably required by the relevant manager.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At MoneyGram Haas F1 Team, we consider our employees our greatest asset. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive and grow. We value diversity and encourage our employees to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to the conversation. Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion are fundamental to who we are as a company. Our commitment to these ethics is steadfast and this promise travels with us wherever we are in the world.

Rewards and Why Join

We look after our team with multiple rewards packages, competitive bonuses and year-round health and wellbeing programs, providing you with the tools to motivate and perform at your best.

If you’re passionate about competition, technology and teamwork, then working at MoneyGram Haas F1 Team could be the perfect fit for you. Motorsport is dynamic and exciting and offers opportunities for those willing to work hard to succeed. Working at MoneyGram Haas F1 Team is a highly rewarding experience as you become a crucial member of a team that pushes the boundaries of what’s possible.

Join our team and make your passion your profession.

Notice

Due to the nature of the organization, all employees are required to be security cleared to National Security Vetting standards. If successful in your application, we would support you with the NSV process. You would normally need to have been a UK resident for the last 5 consecutive years. Further information can be found on the Civil Aviation Authority NationalSecurity Vetting website.

If you have not been a UK resident for the last 5 consecutive years, please be prepared to request an Overseas Criminal Records Check for reference and security checks if you are successful.