Lead, Systems Engineer

Arrow McLaren is the McLaren Racing IndyCar team located on the West side of Indianapolis. By joining our team, you will be part of an exhilarating racing program that aims to set the standard for high performance in sport. Our values define what matters most to us:

Innovative – Respectful – Inclusive – Energetic – Brave

Every day, we want members of this team to come to work with a simple goal in mind: Build better race cars and develop better ways to go racing. Focus on the process, enjoy the process of continual improvement and the results will take care of themselves.

Purpose of the Role:

As a Lead, Systems Engineer, you will join a passionate crew that will service and maintain our IndyCar for a high-performance, high-speed experience on the track. The right candidate will have a motorsport maintenance background, preferably with IndyCar (ideal), and will be self-motivated and be able to work in a fast-paced environment. This position will work creatively in a team atmosphere while adhering to tight deadlines and remaining calm in high pressure situations.

Principal Accountabilities:

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

• 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.

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

• Travel to all races and tests when required.

Requirements

Required Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (Electrical Engineering preferred). Minimum 3.0 GPA.

• 3+ years motorsports engineering background

• 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.

• Coding experience recommended.

Preferred Experience:

• 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.

Total Rewards:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits

• 401(k) Retirement match

• Voluntary life, short-term and long-term disability benefits

• Annual bonus plan

• Competitive time off plan

• Company discounts, including kit apparel

Arrow McLaren makes equal employment opportunities available to all without regard to race, color, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), age, religion, national origin, disability, citizenship status, military status, genetic information, or any other legally protected category.