McLaren
Automotive
SeniorElectricalSystemsEngineer
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“Senior Electrical Systems Engineer at McLaren. Skills: Electrical systems design, Product lifecycle management, Reliability engineering. Design on-car electrical systems. Develop on-car electrical systems”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver robust architectures; Deliver efficient architectures; Deliver lightweight architectures
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving; Reliability optimisation; Performance optimisation
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Experience in complex electrical systems design, Experience managing full product lifecycle, Problem-solving capability
Nice to Have
Experience in high-performance environments, Experience in motorsport environments, Knowledge of FIA regulations
What You'll Do.
Design on-car electrical systems
Develop on-car electrical systems
Improve F1 car's electrical systems
Ensure optimum performance
Ensure regulatory compliance
Deliver electrical architectures
Support competitive objectives
Capture cross-functional requirements
Translate requirements
Drive reliability through design
Mitigate single points of failure
Own end-to-end delivery
Provide trackside support
Collaborate with Mechanical teams
Collaborate with Software teams
Collaborate with R&D teams
Collaborate with Production teams
Ensure seamless integration
Provide technical guidance
Influence engineering decisions
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Multi-disciplinary teams
Communication Scope
Convey technical ideas
Full Job Description
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 ## Requirements 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 o
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