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There is an exciting opportunity to join our engineering team at Kiro Race Co. Following a recent change in ownership, a dynamic rebrand and a new partnership with Cupra, Kiro Race Co is making moves as it transitions from a manufacturer programme to a customer team harnessing a Porsche Powertrain. As part of this shift, we are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to play a key leadership role in driving engineering standards, supporting fault resolution, and improving tools and processes in the team.
Responsibilities
* Lead the systems engineering function at events and in the factory, setting standards for quality, safety, and performance.
* Mentor and guide the other systems engineers, sharing knowledge and promoting best practices.
* Ensure the full health, performance, and legality of all car electronic systems during each event
* Collaborate with senior technical stakeholders to drive improvements and maintain good inter departmental relations.
* Act as the primary point of contact for complex electrical/system-level issues across the garage.
* Serve as the High Voltage Lead for the whole team
* Ensure full compliance with Formula E technical and safety regulations.
* Support the Race Engineers with lifing and component tracking.
* Manage data logging configuration, acquisition, and real-time monitoring.
* Drive root cause investigations and follow-up actions from faults and reliability reviews.
* Take full ownership of the electrical systems of the Driver-in-the-Loop (DIL) simulator, ensuring it is correctly configured, maintained, and ready for all sessions.
Required Skills & Experience:
* Proven experience in a senior or lead systems engineering role within top-level motorsport (Formula E, F1, WEC, etc.)
* Strong knowledge of race car electronic systems, data acquisition, and telemetry.
* Hands-on experience operating a race car at track, including real-time diagnostics and fault resolution.
* High Voltage safety knowledge and experience.
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to act quickly and effectively under pressure.
* A solid understanding of IT systems and intermediate networking concepts (e.g., IP addressing, routing, firewalls)
Preferred:
* Experience working within Formula E and a good understanding of the series’ technical regulations.
* Familiarity with High Voltage Batteries and electric powertrain systems.
* Passion for continuous improvement, automation, and effective engineering workflows.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Information Technology
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