Trackside Electronics Engineer – Motorsport

Paddock; Silverstone; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cadillac Formula 1 Team in Silverstone, United Kingdom is seeking an Electronics Support Engineer to maintain and optimise the electronic systems and hardware that support car operation at the new facility.

You will prepare systems for events, support on-track operations, ensure data accuracy through calibration, resolve faults quickly, and help improve procedures while working under tight deadlines in a high‑performance motorsport team.

Qualifications

• A degree in Engineering or similar.
• Previous trackside motorsport support experience.
• Experience configuring and managing motorsport data logging systems (F1 SECU).
• Experience with automotive electronic systems, CAN and sensing technologies.
• Understanding of electrical schematics and wire harnessing technology.
• Familiarity with high voltage systems on hybrid/electric vehicles.
• Ability to plan and manage own workload.
• Clear and concise communication (verbal and email).
• Self-motivated, innovative, and able to work unsupervised to deadlines.
• Strong IT skills including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Contribute to an open and inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

• Prepare electronic systems for events.
• Support the operation of electronic systems at events.
• Ensure data accuracy and reliability with correct calibration.
• Ensure trackside operations and procedures are followed correctly.
• Resolve electronic system faults.
• Continuously help to improve operational processes and procedures.

Skills

engineering degree

trackside motorsport support

data logging systems

CAN bus systems

high voltage systems

electrical schematics

wire harnessing

communication

self-motivation

MS Office

team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

F1 SECU

CAN bus tools

Job description

Cadillac Formula 1 Team in Silverstone, United Kingdom is seeking an Electronics Support Engineer to maintain and optimise the electronic systems and hardware that support car operation at the new facility.

You will prepare systems for events, support on-track operations, ensure data accuracy through calibration, resolve faults quickly, and help improve procedures while working under tight deadlines in a high‑performance motorsport team.