Radio Engineer

Motorsport Network, LLC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement match

Voluntary life and disability benefits

Annual bonus plan

Job summary

Arrow McLaren, based in Indianapolis, seeks a Radio Engineer to maximize the team’s operational efficiency. You will own all RF and VoIP equipment, from initial configuration to performance optimization, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

The role requires hands‑on work with analog radios, VoIP hardware, and antenna systems in a fast‑paced motorsport environment. This position supports the IndyCar team on site at the McLaren Racing Center.

Qualifications

• Experience with analog VHF or UHF radios.
• Knowledge of and/or experience with VoIP hardware.
• Ability to perform hands‑on work, including wiring loom installation and cable termination.
• Understanding of RF antenna theory.
• Ability to troubleshoot and thrive in a high‑pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Configuration and maintenance of Voice-over-IP intercom.
• Programming voice radios, specifically in the UHF analog spectrum.
• Car radio equipment installation.
• Timing stand radio hardware configuration.
• Ancillary component maintenance – headsets, cabling, driver helmet microphone, earpieces, etc.
• Antenna performance monitoring and optimization.

Skills

Analog radio systems

VoIP hardware

Wiring & cable termination

RF antenna theory

Troubleshooting under pressure

Tools

Voice-over-IP intercom

UHF radio programming

RF test equipment

Job description

Job description

Arrow McLaren is McLaren Racing’s IndyCar team, located in Indianapolis at its new McLaren Racing Center headquarters on the northwest side of the city. By joining our team, you’ll be part of an exhilarating racing program that aims to set the standard for high performance in sport. Our values define what matters most to us:

Innovative – Respectful – Inclusive – Energetic – Brave

Every day, we want members of this team to come to work with a simple goal in mind: Build better race cars and develop better ways to go racing. Focus on the process, enjoy the process of continual improvement and the results will take care of themselves.

Purpose of the Role:

The role of the Radio Engineer is to maximize the operational efficiency of the Arrow McLaren team. Seamless voice communication is critical for the performance of our IndyCar Team. The radio engineer is responsible for all RF and VoIP equipment and operation. This includes initial configuration, performance optimization, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Configuration and maintenance of Voice-over-IP intercom
• Programming voice radios, specifically in the UHF analog spectrum
• Car radio equipment installation
• Timing stand radio hardware configuration
• Ancillary component maintenance – headsets, cabling, driver helmet microphone, earpieces, etc.
• Antenna performance monitoring and optimization

Job requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Experience with analog VHF or UHF radios
• Knowledge of and/or experience with VoIP hardware
• Ability to perform hands‑on work, including wiring loom installation and cable termination
• Understanding of RF antenna theory
• Ability to troubleshoot and thrive in a high‑pressure environment

Total Rewards:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits
• 401(k) Retirement match
• Voluntary life, short‑term and long‑term disability benefits
• Annual bonus plan
• Competitive time off plan
• Company discounts, including kit apparel

Arrow McLaren is committed to equal employment opportunity. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, ethnicity, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws