Senior Systems Engineer

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.

We have a new opportunity for a Senior Systems Engineer to join our world-class Engineering Team.

This is a key role where you will carry out specification and system level design of car and test rig electrical and electronics systems. You will collaborate closely with engineers from all design groups, taking a holistic view to solve problems and deliver a product that meets both user needs and organisational objectives for our most performant systems, both on track and at the factory. 

While this role is predominantly factory-based in Grove, there will be some occasional travel to race events.

As a Senior Systems Engineer you will:

• Work with stakeholders to define and document system technical and functional requirements. 

• Design of overall structure and architecture of complex car and rig systems to ensure requirements are met and individual components integrated effectively, including creation of topographical diagrams to document system design and architecture. 

• Oversee the integration, detail design and testing of the various elements of the system to ensure it functions as intended.  

• Troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges arising during testing, development and use, both at the factory and at the track.

• Define testing, service and maintenance requirements though the systems lifecycle. 

• Complete frequent analysis to improve performance, reliability and efficiency and to reduce cost.

• Mentor more junior engineers within the team.

Our ideal candidate is someone who has:

• Prior experience of system level design, or design experience of the relevant system components, such as harnessing, sensing devices and data loggers. 

• Proficiency in using Electrical CAD wiring design software.

• In-depth understanding of electrical and electronic assemblies, including MIL-spec wiring harnesses and connectors. 

• Experience with Raychem harness systems, Autosport connectors, and Motorsport ECU systems is highly desirable. 

• Good working knowledge of data logging equipment and sensing devices. 

• Good working knowledge of architecture as well as a range of communication protocols such as CAN and Ethernet. 

• Able to integrate and work collaboratively with personnel at every level within the organisation. 

• An organised mindset with the ability to clearly prioritise tasks and deliver to agreed deadlines. 

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Atlassian Williams F1 Team is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.