Williams Racing

Automotive

SeniorSystemsEngineer

£65–95k ~AI est. Wantage, United Kingdom FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Senior Systems Engineer at Williams Racing. Skills: System-level design, Electrical systems, Electronics systems. Define system technical requirements. Document system technical requirements”

What You'll Achieve.

Shape car performance; Ensure critical systems perform

Industry & Context.

Automotive
Problems you'll solve

Solve complex problems

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

System-level design experience, Hands-on design experience, Electrical CAD wiring design proficiency, In-depth understanding of electrical and electronic assemblies, Good working knowledge of data logging equipment, Good working knowledge of sensing devices, Good working knowledge of communication protocols, Understanding of system architecture

Nice to Have

Experience in F1, Experience in Formula E, Experience in other motorsport category, MIL-spec wiring harnesses and connectors knowledge

What You'll Do.

Define system technical requirements

Document system technical requirements

Define system functional requirements

Document system functional requirements

Design system architecture

Integrate system components

Contribute to integration

Contribute to detail design

Contribute to testing

Troubleshoot technical challenges

Resolve technical challenges

Define testing requirements

Define service requirements

Define maintenance requirements

Complete regular analysis

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Working closely with engineers; Working across teams

Full Job Description

For almost 50 years, Williams F1 Racing Team has been at the forefront of one of the fastest sports on the planet, being one of the top three most successful teams in history competing in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship. With an almost unrivalled heritage of engineering and racing F1 cars and unforgettable eras that demonstrate it is a force to be reckoned with, the British squad boasts 16 F1 World Championship titles to its name. Since its foundation in 1977 by the eminent, late Sir Frank Williams and engineering pioneer Sir Patrick Head, the team has won nine Constructors’ Championships, in association with Cosworth, Honda and Renault. Its roll call of drivers is legendary, with its seven Drivers’ Championship trophies being lifted by true icons of the sport: Alan Jones, Keke Rosberg, Nelson Piquet, Nigel Mansell, Alain Prost, Damon Hill and Jacques Villeneuve. The team has made history before and is out to make it again with a long-term mission to evolve and return to the front of the grid. About the Role We have a new opportunity for a Senior Systems Engineer to join our world-class Technical team. This role sits at the heart of what we do - your work will directly shape the performance of our car both on track and at the factory. You will lead the specification and system-level design of our electrical and electronics systems across the car, dyno and simulator facilities, bridging technical complexity with real-world delivery, and ensuring our most critical systems perform when it matters most. What You'll Be Doing Working closely with engineers across every design group, you will play a central role in shaping how our car and test rig systems are architected, integrated, and delivered. Day to day, you can expect to: * Work with stakeholders to define and document system technical and functional requirements. * Design the overall structure and architecture of complex car and rig systems, ensuring components integrate effectively, including the creation of

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