McLaren

Automotive

SeniorElectricalSystemsEngineer

£75–110k ~AI est. Woking, England, United Kingdom FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for experienced candidates.

The Brief

“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.

Automotive
Problems you'll solve

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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