Head of Electronics Systems & Software
<p><b>Salary: £36,000 - 76,000 per year</b></p>
<b>Requirements:</b>
<ul><li>Several years of motorsport experience with direct program involvement in high-level motorsport such as GT3, WEC, W2RC, WRC (minimum 5–8 years preferred)</li><li>Proven track record running a small team of systems and software engineers in a fast-paced race environment</li><li>Strong background in embedded systems and vehicle networks; hands-on with ECU configuration, sensor/actuator integration, and diagnostics</li><li>Proficiency with motorsport electronics ecosystems (e.g., Bosch, Cosworth, MoTeC, Marelli, Life Racing) and tools</li><li>Solid software engineering fundamentals (C/C++), scripting for tooling/automation (Python), and model-based design (MATLAB/Simulink)</li><li>Experience with reliability engineering (FMEA, test plans), HIL/rig testing, and trackside fault finding under time pressure</li><li>Familiarity with FIA regulations, homologation processes, scrutineering, and data compliance; BoP awareness for GT classes</li><li>Bachelors/Masters degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent</li></ul>
<b>Responsibilities:</b>
<ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of systems and software engineers; set priorities, allocate resources, conduct performance reviews, and grow capability</li><li>Establish clear delivery plans and engineering standards; ensure on-time, on-budget execution across programs</li><li>Foster a blameless culture of continuous improvement, fast feedback, and reliability</li><li>Define and own the vehicle electronics architecture: ECUs, PDMs, power distribution, network topology (CAN/CAN FD, LIN, Ethernet, FlexRay where applicable), gateways, and telemetry</li><li>Collaborate with Prodrives Electrical Design Team to ensure harness design, connector selection, sensor and actuator selection, and packaging meet performance, durability, and regulatory requirements</li><li>Manage requirements and revision control across platforms (GT4, GT3, WEC LMGT, W2RC, other motorsport and niche programs)</li><li>Own embedded software strategy and development: low-level drivers, calibration layers, control algorithms, diagnostics, and fail-safes</li><li>Oversee toolchains and workflows (e.g., C/C++; MATLAB/Simulink; Python for data/tooling; ETAS INCA; Vector CANalyzer/CANoe; Bosch Racecon/Windarab; MoTeC MTune/i2; Cosworth Caltool/Toolset)</li><li>Implement robust software release management: branching/versioning, CI/CD, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), bench tests, regression tests</li><li>Drive FMEA, DFMEA, and robust validation plans (bench, rig, track); own incident response and root-cause analysis</li><li>Ensure compliance with FIA/series regulations, homologation constraints, scrutineering requirements, and BoP-related data handling</li></ul>
<b>Technologies:</b>
<ul><li>CI/CD</li><li>Embedded</li><li>Ethernet</li><li>Flexray</li><li>Hardware</li><li>Matlab</li><li>Network</li><li>Python</li></ul>
<p><b>More:</b></p>
<p>At Prodrive, we believe theres no limit to what can be achieved when the brightest minds come together. We are the worlds leading independent motorsport company, dedicated to designing, building, and running elite competition cars across the globe. Our team comprises highly skilled Technicians, Mechanics, Fabricators, and Engineers who work collaboratively to challenge boundaries and change the game for our customers. We offer an attractive salary that grows with your development, 25 days of holiday (increasing with long service), training opportunities, and various benefits such as an onsite subsidized staff restaurant, exercise classes, and life assurance. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all candidates.</p>
<p>last updated 8 week of 2026</p>
<b>Requirements:</b>
<ul><li>Several years of motorsport experience with direct program involvement in high-level motorsport such as GT3, WEC, W2RC, WRC (minimum 5–8 years preferred)</li><li>Proven track record running a small team of systems and software engineers in a fast-paced race environment</li><li>Strong background in embedded systems and vehicle networks; hands-on with ECU configuration, sensor/actuator integration, and diagnostics</li><li>Proficiency with motorsport electronics ecosystems (e.g., Bosch, Cosworth, MoTeC, Marelli, Life Racing) and tools</li><li>Solid software engineering fundamentals (C/C++), scripting for tooling/automation (Python), and model-based design (MATLAB/Simulink)</li><li>Experience with reliability engineering (FMEA, test plans), HIL/rig testing, and trackside fault finding under time pressure</li><li>Familiarity with FIA regulations, homologation processes, scrutineering, and data compliance; BoP awareness for GT classes</li><li>Bachelors/Masters degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent</li></ul>
<b>Responsibilities:</b>
<ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of systems and software engineers; set priorities, allocate resources, conduct performance reviews, and grow capability</li><li>Establish clear delivery plans and engineering standards; ensure on-time, on-budget execution across programs</li><li>Foster a blameless culture of continuous improvement, fast feedback, and reliability</li><li>Define and own the vehicle electronics architecture: ECUs, PDMs, power distribution, network topology (CAN/CAN FD, LIN, Ethernet, FlexRay where applicable), gateways, and telemetry</li><li>Collaborate with Prodrives Electrical Design Team to ensure harness design, connector selection, sensor and actuator selection, and packaging meet performance, durability, and regulatory requirements</li><li>Manage requirements and revision control across platforms (GT4, GT3, WEC LMGT, W2RC, other motorsport and niche programs)</li><li>Own embedded software strategy and development: low-level drivers, calibration layers, control algorithms, diagnostics, and fail-safes</li><li>Oversee toolchains and workflows (e.g., C/C++; MATLAB/Simulink; Python for data/tooling; ETAS INCA; Vector CANalyzer/CANoe; Bosch Racecon/Windarab; MoTeC MTune/i2; Cosworth Caltool/Toolset)</li><li>Implement robust software release management: branching/versioning, CI/CD, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), bench tests, regression tests</li><li>Drive FMEA, DFMEA, and robust validation plans (bench, rig, track); own incident response and root-cause analysis</li><li>Ensure compliance with FIA/series regulations, homologation constraints, scrutineering requirements, and BoP-related data handling</li></ul>
<b>Technologies:</b>
<ul><li>CI/CD</li><li>Embedded</li><li>Ethernet</li><li>Flexray</li><li>Hardware</li><li>Matlab</li><li>Network</li><li>Python</li></ul>
<p><b>More:</b></p>
<p>At Prodrive, we believe theres no limit to what can be achieved when the brightest minds come together. We are the worlds leading independent motorsport company, dedicated to designing, building, and running elite competition cars across the globe. Our team comprises highly skilled Technicians, Mechanics, Fabricators, and Engineers who work collaboratively to challenge boundaries and change the game for our customers. We offer an attractive salary that grows with your development, 25 days of holiday (increasing with long service), training opportunities, and various benefits such as an onsite subsidized staff restaurant, exercise classes, and life assurance. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all candidates.</p>
<p>last updated 8 week of 2026</p>