Description
Red Bull Powertrains is offering an incredible opportunity for a Senior Electronics Engineer to join our team as we head into our first-ever racing season with a Red Bull designed power unit. You’ll be at the heart of our operation, developing and perfecting race-ready performance, playing a crucial role in delivering a power unit capable of competing at the sharp end of the 2026 Formula One grid.
Innovative PU performance ideas are a core attribute of being a part of the Powertrains team. This role will be working within the Electrical Design – ERS team and contribute towards delivering exciting research projects and above all supporting our dynamic team of engineers.
Your role:
1. Specification and design of Power Unit electronics components from initial concept
2. Developing, testing, and debugging of electronics components whilst in use on the Power Unit and during races
3. Development of electronic components, including high-performance power conversion and interface to car chassis circuits
Essential skills:
4. An Electronics Engineering degree or equivalent qualification
5. Multi-year experience in state-of-art electronics engineering, including Power Electronics
6. Advanced knowledge in schematic design and PCB layout (in any software tool)
7. Advanced knowledge of simulation tools used for electronics design
8. Skilled at starting a design from a blank sheet of paper and finding innovative solutions, which enable performance advantages while maintaining the highest product quality
9. Proven track record of successful fault investigation, containment, and rectification
10. Able to mentor Junior Electronics Engineers
Desirable Competencies:
11. MSc. or PhD. Degree in Electronics or equivalent qualification
12. Developing and testing high-voltage electronics systems (up to 1000V)
13. Experience on high-power (up to 350kW) inverters for high-performance traction motors
14. Experience on high-performance (high-efficiency, low-weight) DC/DC converters
15. Experience on mixed-signal (analogue and digital) control electronics
16. Leading and taking ownership of component and sub-system development projects
17. Experience within a F1 hybrid power unit project
Characteristics:
18. Evidenced experience of complex decision making and strategic thinking when faced with imperfect data and challenging timelines
19. Ability to work in a technically challenging environment
20. Can-do attitude and willingness to learn new skills
21. Excellent time management, communication and problem-solving skills
22. Initiative and Innovation.
23. Ability to work with others (the team, other departments, external clients, colleagues).
At Red Bull Powertrains, we push the limits, fight for every victory, and get things done with relentless focus. Joining us means being part of a high-performance team that thrives on collaboration, trust, and ambition. We celebrate wins, learn from challenges, and take our work seriously—but not ourselves. Alongside a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy:
24. Bonuses
25. Private healthcare
26. A pension scheme
27. On-site gym
28. Free daily food allowance
29. And many more!
Most importantly, you’ll play a key role in powering championship-winning cars. If you're ready to be part of something extraordinary, apply now and help shape the future of F1.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026