Manager/Principal Engineer II- Electrical

$161,300 - $252,000/Yr

Honda - Santa Clarita, CA

Full-time - Manager

Hybrid - Santa Clarita, CA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

Honda Racing Corporation USA, formerly known as Honda Performance Development, Inc., is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Manager/Principal Engineer II- Electrical to join its Racing Program in Santa Clarita, California. This position is pivotal in providing direction to electrical systems design, development, and support for HRC programs. The role encompasses the concept, creation, communication, and maintenance of business plans, strategic direction, budgets, and resource plans for the department and its activities. The successful candidate will oversee software and hardware, control systems, and electrification activities at HRC, while also initiating, specifying, monitoring, and directing electronics-related R&D projects at HRC partners and suppliers. Some travel may be required as part of the responsibilities. The ideal candidate will possess a BS Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent management experience, along with 15 years of professional Autosport racing experience in direct electrical engineering hardware and software development. This includes specification, design, testing, and validation of electronic engine control and management systems. Previous project management leadership experience for state-of-the-art electronic hardware and software development projects is essential. The candidate should have extensive technical knowledge of data acquisition software, telemetry, and electronic communications systems, as well as a strong understanding of internal combustion engine mechanics and controls, and associated drivetrain and chassis interactions. Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills are crucial for making difficult technical decisions based on data, experience, intuition, and a broad view of the risk/reward. At Honda, you will play a key role in our journey to become a company that society wants to exist now and in the future. Your endless curiosity will drive innovation, and your courageous spirit will challenge the status quo. We believe that having a workforce made up of diverse thinkers and innovators makes us a better Honda. Respect for each other and respect for diversity each and every day drives our associates to contribute at the highest level and work effectively in a team environment. Together, we bring the future to our customers, associates, and communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction to electrical systems design, development, and support for HRC programs.
• Oversee software and hardware, control systems, and electrification activities at HRC.
• Initiate, specify, monitor, and direct electronics-related R&D projects at HRC partners and suppliers.
• Create and maintain business plans, strategic direction, budgets, and resource plans for the department.
• Make difficult technical decisions based on data, experience, intuition, and a broad view of the risk/reward.

Requirements

• BS Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent management experience.
• 15 years professional Autosport racing experience in direct electrical engineering hardware and software development.
• Previous project management leadership experience for state-of-the-art electronic hardware and software development projects.
• Computer hardware/software configuration and integration experience.
• Extensive technical knowledge of data acquisition software, telemetry, and electronic communications systems.
• Strong supervisory, leadership, and project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in race engine engineering in F1 and/or IndyCar or professional racing sanctioned series.
• Knowledge of control strategies, experience with McLaren ATLAS software a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary $161,300-252,000
• Annual Bonus
• Industry leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
• Paid time off, including vacation, paid holidays, sick time, personal days
• 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
• Education reimbursement for continued learning
• Training and Development programs
• Wellbeing program
• Community service and engagement programs
• Free drinks onsite