Electrical Engineer — Motorsport Systems & DAQ Specialist

Hendrick Motorsports; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrick Motorsports is seeking an Electrical Engineer to develop and advance electrical systems for NASCAR Cup Series racing. The role bridges Vehicle Production Electrical and Vehicle Engineering, delivering end-to-end electrical solutions from design through testing and data acquisition.

The candidate will work with electronics design, wire harness and PCB development, and motorsport control/DAQ software, applying modern DAQ and PLC systems to automate tests and gather data for validation.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in analog and digital circuit design with soldering and PCB assembly.
• Experience with DAQ and PLC systems to automate tests and collect data.
• Familiarity with CAN/LIN automotive networks and test equipment.
• Ability to travel to race/test events.

Responsibilities

• Own and continuously improve the vehicle’s 12V electrical architecture — power distribution, grounding, protection, wiring, connectors, sensors, actuators, control modules, and data logging.
• Diagnose intermittent and repeatable faults using schematics, electrical measurements, and data logs; reproduce issues and document root cause.
• Integrate modules and devices from multiple manufacturers into a single coherent system.
• Work with CAN, LIN, and other vehicle interfaces to ensure systems function together reliably.
• Maintain awareness of automotive battery technologies and motorsport electronics hardware.
• Design and release practical circuit, harness, connector, and packaging changes with clear installation instructions.

Skills

Analog & Digital Circuit Design

Soldering & PCB Assembly

CAN/LIN Automotive Networks

DAQ/PLC Systems

Test Equipment Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Siemens Capital Harness

Zuken E3

Harnware

Altium Designer

Eagle

KiCad

Job description

Hendrick Motorsports is seeking an Electrical Engineer to develop and advance electrical systems for NASCAR Cup Series racing. The role bridges Vehicle Production Electrical and Vehicle Engineering, delivering end-to-end electrical solutions from design through testing and data acquisition.

The candidate will work with electronics design, wire harness and PCB development, and motorsport control/DAQ software, applying modern DAQ and PLC systems to automate tests and gather data for validation.