Job Title
Performance Engineer
Ref #
50520
Date posted
Monday, December 2, 2024
Country
United Kingdom
Location
Woking
Business area
Motorsport
Department
Motorsport
Position level
G - Qualified Senior
Working time
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Working pattern
8:30am - 5:30pm Monday to Friday
What to Expect
We are recruiting for a Performance Engineer to join our fantastic Motorsport department in Woking. As the Performance Engineer, you will be a key member of the Motorsport Engineering team focusing on the car and systems performance of the McLaren Motorsport Vehicles.
What You'll Do

  • Racecar modelling and simulation
  • Racecar data and performance analysis
  • Competitors performance review
  • Trackside support for development testing
  • Supporting dyno Rig testing and laboratory test for system performance and reliability-related activities
  • Supporting testing and validation of the Complete Vehicle and its Sub-systems
  • Developing technical capabilities and tools as required by the business
What You'll Bring

  • Educated to Degree level in an Engineering or Computer Science Discipline
  • Model-based application software coding in MATLAB/Simulink
  • Ability to code and willingness to learn different coding languages if requirements dictate
  • “Can-do" attitude and ability to work under pressure
  • Personal interest in racecar and driver performance analysis
  • Previous experience in a Motorsport environment is preferred but not essential
  • Interest in car mechanical and software systems
  • Experience in Powertrain or transmission control systems development. 
  • Vehicle-based software calibration
What We'll Do for You

We offer a wide – ranging benefits package, which includes:

  • Structured career development framework
  • 25 days’ holiday, plus bank holiday. Annual buy & sell up to five days
  • Enhanced company pension scheme
  • Discretionary annual bonus award
  • Private medical insurance and health cash plan
  • Life assurance 4x your basic salary
  • Ability to apply for a sabbatical of up to one year after only two years’ service
  • Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
  • Generous parental leave policies including market leading maternity leave
  • Tax efficient nursery scheme benefit
  • A range of wellbeing initiatives, such as employee assistance programme and free financial & mortgage advice
  • Friends and family day
  • Opportunities to experience our fantastic cars

Qualifying criteria applies

Who Are We?

No restraints. No limitations. We don’t simply push boundaries. We completely rethink them. McLaren Automotive exists to create breath-taking performance road cars.

It takes a community to do what we do. A diverse group of people with many areas of expertise, united by their passion to deliver visionary products and set new benchmarks. 

McLaren Automotive commits to equal opportunity for all. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion is at the heart of our impact, it drives our innovation and enables us to truly create something special. Join us on our journey.