Senior Electrical Systems Engineer

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At McLaren, our mission is to set the standard for high performance in sport. Everyone, in every part of the team, has a role to play. So if you want to test your ideas with the world watching... And measure your progress in milliseconds... And play your part in racing history... You belong here. High performance starts with you.

Purpose of the role: To design, develop and continuously improve the F1 car’s electrical systems, ensuring optimum performance, reliability and regulatory compliance. This role will play a key part in delivering robust, efficient and lightweight electrical architectures that support the team’s competitive objectives, while driving innovation and best practice across design processes and tools.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the design and architecture of on-car electrical systems, including power distribution, communications and system topology
• Capture and translate cross-functional requirements into robust electrical specifications
• Drive reliability through design, ensuring resilience and mitigation of single points of failure
• Own end-to-end delivery from concept through to release, manufacturing and trackside support
• Collaborate closely with Mechanical, Software, R&D and Production teams to ensure seamless integration
• Drive continuous improvement in tools, processes and PLM systems across the electrical function
• Provide technical leadership and guidance across projects, influencing key engineering decisions

What You’ll Bring:

• Degree (or equivalent experience) in Electrical / Electronic Engineering
• Strong experience in complex electrical systems design, ideally in high-performance or motorsport environments
• Deep understanding of electrical architecture, wiring systems, communications protocols and control systems
• Experience managing full product lifecycle from concept to delivery
• Strong problem-solving capability with a focus on reliability and performance optimisation
• Ability to influence stakeholders and operate effectively across multi-disciplinary teams
• Knowledge of FIA regulations (or similar regulated environments) is advantageous

Personal Attributes:

• A proactive, ownership-driven mindset with a passion for delivering at the highest level
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to engineering excellence
• Collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced, high-performance environment
• Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Clear communicator, able to convey complex technical ideas effectively
• Driven by continuous improvement and innovation — always looking for competitive advantage

What Can McLaren Offer?

We constantly strive to be better tomorrow than we are today. Our ambition is to be the most pioneering and exhilarating racing team in the world, and our collective task is to set the standards for high performance in sport. We show up every day with energy and enthusiasm, ready to play our part. We encourage and support diversity, equity and inclusion. We will actively promote a culture that values difference and eliminates discrimination in our workplace. McLaren Racing is based at the iconic McLaren Technology Centre (MTC) near Woking. Our state of the art, sustainable campus offers many facilities including a gym, restaurant and indoor and outdoor break-out areas, as well as direct access to park and common land. The MTC is connected to Woking mainline station via regular shuttle buses, from which London Waterloo is a 30-minute train ride.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including private healthcare, car schemes, life insurance and generous pension contributions.