Electronics Design Engineer

MoneyGram Haas F1 Team is unique – on and off the track. We don’t follow the status quo and we’ve made a name for ourselves as the team who does things differently. You might’ve seen us on Netflix or know that we’re the only American-owned team on the Formula 1 grid, but we’re also more than that.

We have three HQs – Kannapolis in the US, Banbury in the UK and Maranello in Italy – each staffed by passionate, loyal and hardworking advocates. At Haas, you’ll be involved in many different areas of the team, an assortment of projects and plenty of hands-on experience while collaborating with some of the best minds in the world.

 

Yes, you’ll learn from us, but we expect to learn from you too!

 

This position reports to the Head of Electronics or their designee; located in Banbury, UK. In this Electronics Design Engineer role, responsibilities include collaborating on specification, design, development and project delivery of all electronics and electrical components both on and off car in accordance with the F1 technical regulations.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote teamwork and effective communications to develop working relationships between all personnel and departments.
• Design of on and off-car harnesses, units, sensors, plus other assemblies ensuring they meet performance and reliability requirements.
• Design of FIA, FOM and supplier component installations in accordance with their requirements, working closely with and advising the mechanical design office.
• Design of electronics systems to support on and off-car instrumentation and measurements.
• Generate and support the compilation of installation manuals and associated documentation to aid trackside installation of harnesses, units, sensors and associated components.
• Take an active role to proactively investigate faults and generate fault reports working closely with the Senior Electronics Design Engineer, Reliability Engineer and the electronics trackside team.
• Assist in the development of mitigation solutions for fault resolutions of electronics, sensors and electrical components both on and off car.
• Take an active role in the improvement of on and off car installations, design standards and operational processes and procedures.
• Support of pre-season car build, test and rig events as required to oversee the installation of the electronics system in the chassis as well as garage environment.
• Actively engage in vehicle performance, development and reliability for electrical and electronics solutions.
• Follow all safety regulations in all venues.
• Other duties as assigned by the Head of Electronics or their designee.

 

Education and Work Experience:

University Degree or equivalent is essential, preferably in Electronics or Electrical Engineering. Multi-year experience of working in state-of-the art electronics engineering in a high-level technology development environment is required, motorsport experience would be advantageous.

 

Specialized Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• Have an excellent understanding of English language.
• Strong technical background in racing car.
• A working knowledge of electronics system design on an F1 chassis and ability to define accurate 3D layouts and drawings to a high standard.
• A working knowledge in schematic design and PCB layout and CAD design packages.
• Experienced in the production of small batch/prototype analogue and digital circuits.
• Good understanding of sensor technologies and the support electronics required.
• Proven track record of successful fault investigation, containment, and rectification.
• Ability to follow project plans and collaborate on the development of these project plans, for all aspects of electronics and electrical development for an F1 race car and off car support equipment.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to work in a technically challenging environment.
• Work to a consistently high standard in stressful and time sensitive situations.
• Quick decision-making skills whilst working through problems in a scientific and analytical way.
• Work well within a team environment with personnel at all levels.
• A sympathetic approach to work colleagues and an ability to integrate within a group environment.
• Capability of working in a multi-national team environment to a very high standard and with a positive can-do attitude.

 

Equipment and Applications:

• Solid computer knowledge, experience in Microsoft Office products and CAD (e.g. Catia/3DX) and PCB Design (e.g. Altium).
• Knowledge of embedded system programming (e.g. C) and high-level software languages (e.g. C#/VBA) would be advantageous.
• Ability to follow complex regulations related to shipment of materials and facility maintenance requirements.

 

Work Environment Physical Demands:

An ability to work and prioritize within a high pressure, time sensitive environment while retaining a methodical approach is essential. The role may require some international travel and a willingness to work long and flexible hours including weekends.

 

This position may require lifting to 50 pounds, repeated bending, squatting and manual dexterity. Fast-paced work environment requiring heavy mental demands. Work environment includes machinery, race cars, 7-post and other rigs, grinding debris, and hazardous fluids. All employees must ensure compliance with the Company Health and Safety Policy, and all relevant other statutory Health and Safety legislation.

 

This job description may not detail some less major duties, nor cover duties of a similar nature, which may from time to time be reasonably required by the relevant manager.

 

At MoneyGram Haas F1 Team, we consider our employees our greatest asset. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive and grow. We value diversity and encourage our employees to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to the conversation. Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion are fundamental to who we are as a company and a collective of colleagues. Our commitment to these ethics is steadfast and this promise travels with us wherever we are in the world.

We look after our team with multiple rewards packages, competitive bonuses and year-round health and wellbeing programs, providing you with the tools to motivate and perform at your best. 

If you’re passionate about competition, technology and teamwork, then working at MoneyGram Haas F1 Team could be the perfect fit for you. Motorsport is a dynamic and exciting industry that offers a wide range of opportunities for those who are willing to put in the hard work and dedication required to succeed. Working at MoneyGram Haas F1 Team is a highly rewarding experience, as you become a crucial member of a team that is constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible and striving for excellence in everything we do.

Join our team and make your passion your profession.

 

Notice

Due to the nature of the organisation, all employees of MoneyGram Haas F1 Team are required to be security cleared to National Security Vetting standards. If successful in your application, we would support you with the NSV process. As a guideline only, you would normally need to have been a UK resident for the last 5 consecutive years.  Further confirmation can be found on the Civil Aviation Authority  National Security Vetting (NSV) website https://www.caa.co.uk/Commercial-industry/Security/Vetting/National-security-vetting/

If you have not been a UK resident for the last 5 consecutive years, please be prepared to request an Overseas Criminal Records Check for these countries as you will be asked to provide this for referencing and security checks if you are successful.