Race Vehicle Electrical Design Engineer

Hired; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)

401(k) retirement plan

High-energy motorsport team

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Honda Racing Corporation USA seeks an Electrical Design Engineer in Santa Clarita, CA to design 3D electrical packaging and race car wire harnesses, supporting electrification systems for championship cars.

The role requires 3–5+ years in motorsports or related fields, CATIA proficiency, and knowledge of high-voltage standards. Travel to tracks and testing locations is expected as part of the job.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics.
• 3–5+ years of electrical design experience in motorsports, automotive, or aerospace.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD and electrical harness drafting.
• Knowledge of high-voltage systems, creepage/clearance, and GD&T.
• Willingness to travel to track and test locations.

Responsibilities

• Design and model 3D electrical components and harnesses using CATIA.
• Develop motorsport wiring harnesses, high-voltage connectors, and sensor layouts.
• Perform creepage/clearance calculations and tolerance stack-ups.
• Support dyno tests, trackside events, and assembly trials.
• Maintain BOM accuracy and contribute to DFM reviews.

Skills

Electrical design

3D CAD modeling

GD&T

Willing to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics

Tools

CATIA V5/V6

Job description

• Job Title: Race Vehicle Electrical Design Engineer
• Location: Santa Clarita, CA, United States

About the Role:

Honda Racing Corporation USA (HRC) is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer in Santa Clarita, CA. In this high-performance racing role, you will model 3D electrical packaging, design race car wire harnesses, and support electrification systems for championship race cars.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and model 3D electrical components, sub-assemblies, and 2D wiring prints using CATIA.
• Design motorsport-spec wiring harnesses, high-voltage connectors, and sensor mounting layouts.
• Perform engineering calculations including creepage and clearance distances and tolerance stack-ups.
• Participate in assembly trials, vehicle dyno tests, and trackside technical support at racing events.
• Maintain Bill of Materials (BOM) accuracy and support Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Mechatronics.
• 3-5+ years of electrical design experience in motorsports, automotive, or aerospace environments.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling tools (CATIA V5/V6 preferred) and electrical harness drafting.
• Solid understanding of high-voltage systems, creepage/clearance standards, and GD&T.
• Passion for championship motorsports and willingness to travel to track and test locations.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation within an elite motorsport engineering team.
• Full healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401(k) retirement plan.
• High-energy racing team culture working on championship-winning powertrain and chassis technology.
• Paid vacation and corporate holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Honda Racing Corporation USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.