Electrical Systems Engineer - IndyCar

Job Description

We are seeking an Electrical & Systems Engineer to join our IndyCar team. This role is responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of all electronic systems and radio communications on the car. The successful candidate will contribute directly to on-track performance and will be involved in race operations, development testing, and engineering projects from concept to completion.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot all electronic systems to ensure accurate and repeatable data collection at the track.

• Possess strong working knowledge of all car systems to quickly diagnose and resolve issues.

• Work with vendors to select and integrate sensors for on-car and test rig applications.

• Build and maintain timing stands and trackside equipment.

• Design and build test fixtures to support overall vehicle performance.

• Design and layout circuit boards for test and pit equipment.

• Support the Systems Engineering group with car setup and calibration.

• Assist in the setup and maintenance of timing stands and other trackside equipment.

• Develop and maintain trackside tools to aid in car calibration and race performance.

• Assist in the setup and operation of 2-way radio communication systems.

• Manage fuel economy during race weekends, using collected data to determine fuel consumption and provide pit windows to the race strategist.

• Participate in engineering meetings, race debriefs, and test reviews to identify development opportunities.

• Contribute to development and wind tunnel testing as required.

• Take ownership of defined development projects from concept through execution.

• Follow technical specifications outlined by technical bulletins and team car build requirements.

• Establish and document testing and calibration procedures.

• Collaborate with the broader engineering team to ensure effective communication and development.

• Take a hands-on approach, driving projects from design to completion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (Electrical Engineering preferred).

  • Minimum 3.0 GPA.

• Motorsports engineering background preferred but not required (IndyCar, NASCAR, IMSA, WEC, or F1 experience a plus).

• Strong knowledge of circuit design, diagnostics, and layout.

• Familiarity with basic circuit wiring.

• Extensive knowledge of data acquisition, data analysis, and statistical analysis.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

• Coding experience recommended.

Desired / Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with data acquisition systems (Cosworth, CAN communication).

• Experience with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or similar systems.

• Proficiency with MATLAB, LabVIEW, and CAD software (NX, CATIA, Pro/ENGINEER, SolidWorks).

• Experience with 2-way radio communication systems.

• Motorsport wiring experience.

• SharePoint knowledge.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; Power BI experience desired.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.