Electrical Engineer – Motorsport

Motorsport-Total.com GmbH; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motorsport engineering firm in the East Midlands is seeking a detail-focused Electrical Engineer. The role involves defining specifications for wiring harnesses and ensuring project delivery to the highest standards. With responsibilities including supervision, development of test procedures, and collaboration with various teams, this position offers growth opportunities within a dynamic work environment. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering and possess strong communication skills.

Benefits

Career growth and training opportunities

Company pension scheme

Supportive and dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• Qualified in 18th edition IET wiring regulations (preferred)
• Experience with automotive or military electrical wiring systems.

Responsibilities

• Define equipment specifications and electrical system compliance.
• Supervise junior department members and external contractors.
• Develop build and test procedures for components.

Skills

Electrical engineering principles

Technical drawing interpretation

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

Gibson Technology is globally recognised for engineering excellence in designing, developing and manufacturing high-performance engines and powertrain systems for world-leading race series.

Renowned for our LMP2 powertrains, we’ve been delivering cutting‑edge engineering solutions that push the limits of performance for over 40 years. Our achievements can be attributed to our highly skilled and committed workforce consistently delivering excellence and innovation at the highest level of motorsport.

Electrical Engineer – Motorsport

Are you a detail‑focused electrical engineer dedicated to bringing innovative electrical projects to life?

Join our team and play a pivotal role in driving engineering projects from concept to completion, ensuring they’re delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standards.

What You’ll Do

• Define wiring harness, sensor, actuator and equipment specifications.
• Build, service & repair engine wiring harnesses & sensors.
• Generate and maintain service workload planning to meet production requirements.
• Stock control of electrical components & consumables.
• Development of build and test procedures to improve component reliability.
• Supervision of sub-contract wiring build & quality topics.
• Supervision and guidance of junior members of the department.
• Work collaboratively with internal departments and external partners.
• Operate within cost and time‑constrained environments.
• Understand and ensure system compliance with relevant regulations and quality standards.
• Creation & maintenance of documentation to support the electrical activities of the business.
• Liaise with suppliers and support supply chain management issues.
• Support compliance with internal standards, ISO9001 QMS and ISO14001 topics.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or a related field) or equivalent demonstrable practical experience.
• Qualified in 18th edition IET wiring regulations (preferred but not essential)
• Solid understanding of electrical engineering principles, systems and design practices.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics and specifications.
• Time‑served / apprenticeship in the motorsport electrical / wiring industry.
• Previous experience of automotive or military electrical wiring and related systems.
• Experience with Raychem System25 products highly desired.
• Experience with planning, coordination and delivery of electrical activities with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with technical teams, clients and stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with appropriate engineering tools.
• A proactive, solutions‑focused approach with excellent attention to detail.
• Enthusiasm for continuous learning and professional development within an engineering or project‑focused environment.
• Awareness of health and safety standards and best practices in electrical engineering projects.

About You

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

• Are passionate about electrical engineering and enjoy creating practical, high‑quality solutions.
• Have a curious, analytical mindset and a natural ability to solve technical and practical challenges.
• Work well with diverse teams and can communicate concepts and activities clearly to colleagues and stakeholders.
• Are proactive, self‑motivated, and take ownership of tasks and activities from start to finish.
• Enjoy learning new technologies, tools and methods; applying them to real‑world engineering problems.
• Take pride in producing work to a high standard and are committed to continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Career growth and training opportunities
• Company pension scheme
• Supportive and dynamic work environment

This is an excellent opportunity join our team, working hours are Monday to Friday 8am – 4pm.

Due to the location, we recommend applicants have access to their own vehicle.

Competitive salary in line with experience and market rates, with full details provided at the point of initial contact.

All applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of application.

For an initial expression of interest, please contact our Careers team.

Closing Date for applications: 30th January 2026

We can’t wait to hear from you!

To move forward with your application, please send your CV and cover letter to our Careersteam