Principal ERS Systems Engineer

Location: Milton Keynes (Regular travel to North America required)

Salary: Up to £95,000

Reporting to: Head of Development & Test Facilities

️ Sector: Motorsport/High Performance

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal ERS Systems Engineer to lead the technical definition, integration, and trackside performance of an advanced Energy Recovery System (ERS) within a top-tier motorsport environment. You will provide technical leadership across the full ERS lifecycle from concept and development through validation, race deployment, and continuous optimisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the end-to-end ERS system architecture, ensuring seamless integration of MGU, MCU, DC-DC, fluid pumps, and battery systems
• Define system requirements, interfaces, and operating parameters aligned to regulatory and performance targets
• Lead system design reviews, FMEA activities, and reliability improvement initiatives
• Develop and optimise ERS control strategies, including energy harvesting, deployment, thermal management, and system efficiency
• Collaborate closely with controls, power electronics, and calibration teams to refine system performance across test and race conditions
• Conduct detailed performance and fault analysis using tools such as McLaren ATLAS, System Monitor, and ETAS INCA
• Develop analytics tools and automated workflows for KPI tracking, system health monitoring, and reliability assessment
• Provide trackside engineering support across races, tests, and partner events in North America, acting as the senior ERS authority
• Support live system monitoring, diagnostics, and rapid fault resolution in time-critical environments
• Lead post-event analysis, driving continuous improvement through development and calibration updates
• Act as the technical focal point for ERS across the wider engineering organisation
• Mentor and support junior engineers, promoting technical excellence and best practice
• Interface with suppliers, partners, and regulatory bodies on ERS-related matters

Key Experience:

• Energy Recovery Systems (ERS)
• Energy Storage Systems (ESS)
• Battery Management Systems (BMS)
• Calibration
• Energy Management
• Powertrain systems
• Proven and demonstrable experience in motorsport or high-performance hybrid/EV systems, ideally within: IndyCar, Formula E, Formula 1, or LMP/Hypercar

Qualifications:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related discipline

Skills & Expertise:

• Deep understanding of hybrid ERS architectures, including MGU operation, power electronics, battery systems, and thermal management
• Strong knowledge of high-voltage systems, safety standards, and fault management
• Hands-on experience with:
• ETAS INCA
• McLaren ATLAS
• System Monitor (or equivalent)
• MATLAB/Simulink
• Familiarity with control systems, CAN communication, and embedded software integration
• Advanced analytical capability with experience working with large and complex data sets

Working Pattern & Travel:

• This role will require extensive travel to the USA, particularly within the first two years
• Travel durations will typically be 5–7 days at a time
• When not travelling, the role will be based full-time in the Milton Keynes office