Job Title
Senior Base Mapping Calibration Engineer
Ref #
59014
Date posted
Monday, May 18, 2026
Country
United Kingdom
Location
Woking
Business area
Product Development
Department
PD - PWRTN - TRANS
Position level
5 - Supervisory / Professional​ - (L-16)
Working time
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Working pattern
9am - 6pm Monday to Friday
Salary
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What to Expect
  • With the support from the Lead Powertrain Controls Base Mapping Engineer, the role involves being responsible of building and validating the base engine calibration that forms the core of the engine control strategies in support of our Performance, Driveability, Emissions and Diagnostics attributes. A key emphasis is on the transfer of steady-state data to achieve exceptional engine control in the highly dynamic environment of the vehicle.
  • The role is expected to be based in UK but may require travel to other test locations in UK and around the world.
What You'll Do
Principal accountabilities:
  • Working with data derived from engine dyno, vehicle or simulations, the candidate will be required to manage and interpret large datasets and understand how this can be modelled in reduced form through a physically based model representation inside the Engine Control Unit (ECU).
  • Understanding the requirements for accuracy in engine plant models such as torque, air-charge estimation etc. to meet requirements for achieving powertrain attributes such as performance, emissions and driveability.
  • Perform vehicle tests to determine the accuracy of model-based control strategies under transient conditions
  • Understand interactions with control functions that form part of the driveability targets, emissions compliance requirements as well as those for on-board diagnostics.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement and further development of analysis methods and processes using algorithms and statistical modelling techniques as well as development of tools that can help other engineers better interpret engine data.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement and further development of control strategies to enhance the attributes related to Performance.
What You'll Bring
Knowledge, skills & experience:
  • Education to Degree level in a relevant Engineering discipline – mechanical, electrical, aeronautical with a strong mathematical focus.
  • Demonstrable ability to take an engineering problem and develop an analytical solution in code such as MATLAB, Python, C++ etc.
  • Experience of engine testing on a dyno or other test facility would be a real plus.
  • Sound understanding of thermodynamic, fluid and controls fundamentals.
  • Great attention to detail and an attitude to produce ‘right first time’ quality work.
  • Good driving experience, confidence in driving high-performance cars and clean driving licence would be ideal 

Personal attributes:
  • The ideal candidate is an individual with a strong passion for high-performance engines who can use their analytical skills to quickly pick-up new concepts and develop solutions based on data.
  • Must be a team player and be able to work closely with project and lead engineers as well as with external partners.
  • Shows flexibility and adaptability in support of team priorities.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proactive, well organized, diligent and reliable.
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 benefit
  • 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
  • A range of wellbeing initiatives, such as employee assistance programme and free financial & mortgage advice
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. 

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