Senior Electronics Engineer in Milton Keynes

For many fans of Formula One, the sport exists between lights and chequered flag on a Sunday afternoon. It begins and ends with the exploits of the drivers on the track. But this is merely the tip of the spear. The reality of modern F1 is that of a complex and intertwined operation, every part of which needs to perform near its limit if success is to be achieved. From the pit crew searching for the ultimate repeatable pit stop, to the inspiration of the designers, the application of engineers and the herculean efforts of an army of fabricators and machinists. Much of our success is thanks to the diversity of thought and spectrum of skill sets held within the team, our ability to recognise unique contributions from individual team members is just a part of why we love what we do.

Red Bull Powertrains is offering an incredible opportunity for a Senior Electronics Engineer to join our team as we head into our first-ever racing season with a Red Bull designed power unit. You’ll be at the heart of our operation, developing and perfecting race-ready performance, playing a crucial role in delivering a power unit capable of competing at the sharp end of the 2026 Formula One grid. Innovative PU performance ideas are a core attribute of being a part of the Powertrains team. This role will be working within the Electrical Design – ERS team and contribute towards delivering exciting research projects and above all supporting our dynamic team of engineers.

Your role:

• Specification and design of Power Unit electronics components from initial concept
• Developing, testing, and debugging of electronics components whilst in use on the Power Unit and during races
• Development of electronic components, including high-performance power conversion and interface to car chassis circuits

Essential skills:

• An Electronics Engineering degree or equivalent qualification
• Multi-year experience in state-of-art electronics engineering, including Power Electronics
• Advanced knowledge in schematic design and PCB layout (in any software tool)
• Advanced knowledge of simulation tools used for electronics design
• Skilled at starting a design from a blank sheet of paper and finding innovative solutions, which enable performance advantages while maintaining the highest product quality
• Proven track record of successful fault investigation, containment, and rectification
• Able to mentor Junior Electronics Engineers

Desirable Competencies:

• MSc. or PhD. Degree in Electronics or equivalent qualification
• Developing and testing high-voltage electronics systems (up to 1000V)
• Experience on high-power (up to 350kW) inverters for high-performance traction motors
• Experience on high-performance (high-efficiency, low-weight) DC/DC converters
• Experience on mixed-signal (analogue and digital) control electronics
• Leading and taking ownership of component and sub-system development projects
• Experience within a F1 hybrid power unit project

Characteristics:

• Evidenced experience of complex decision making and strategic thinking when faced with imperfect data and challenging timelines
• Ability to work in a technically challenging environment
• Can-do attitude and willingness to learn new skills
• Excellent time management, communication and problem-solving skills
• Initiative and Innovation.
• Ability to work with others (the team, other departments, external clients, colleagues).

At Red Bull Powertrains, we push the limits, fight for every victory, and get things done with relentless focus. Joining us means being part of a high-performance team that thrives on collaboration, trust, and ambition. We celebrate wins, learn from challenges, and take our work seriously—but not ourselves. Alongside a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy: Bonuses, Private healthcare, A pension scheme, On-site gym, Free daily food allowance, And many more! Most importantly, you’ll play a key role in powering championship-winning cars. If you’re ready to be part of something extraordinary, apply now and help shape the future of F1.