Job description
At NEOM McLaren Electric Racing, our ambition is to win races and championships. We love the challenge of competing against the best, pushing the limits of performance and technology, while inspiring our people to pursue innovation and unlock their potential in the ever-growing world of motorsport.
McLaren Racing’s entry in Extreme E and Formula E aims to accelerate McLaren Racing’s sustainability journey and reach a new, more diverse global audience and workforce. Based on the unique Bicester Heritage site, the Extreme E and Formula E teams combined are known as NEOM McLaren Electric Racing.
Purpose of the Role:
Using data analysis, simulation and modelling techniques, apply vehicle dynamics knowledge to improve overall performance on track.
Role Dimensions:
The role will be reporting into the Head of Vehicle Dynamics. It will involve significant collaboration with the wider Vehicle Dynamics group, particularly regarding simulation and the simulator, as well as collaboration with the Race Engineering group.
The role will involve supporting race events in real time from our facility in Bicester.
Principal Accountabilities:
- Propose, analyse, evaluate and develop vehicle setup options using modelling, simulation, and the simulator.
- Propose, analyse, evaluate and develop vehicle control strategies using modelling, simulation, and the simulator.
- Develop tools and techniques to improve analysis of data from track, simulator and simulations.
- Support activities of Race and Performance Engineers during races, track tests and simulator tests.
Progression
Progression towards the role of Senior Associate, Vehicle Dynamics Engineer will take place during the normal working practice of the role of Graduate, Vehicle Dynamics Engineer.
The main items of progression will include:
- Demonstrating substantial knowledge in the field of vehicle dynamics.
- Demonstrate the ability to apply Vehicle Dynamics knowledge to enhance on track performance.
- Contributing to the goals of the team, by contributing to or leading smaller projects/workstreams that directly impact the goals, in multiple areas.
Job requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
Essential
- Outstanding academic background with a BEng in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
- Knowledge and understanding of racing car vehicle dynamics.
- Familiarity with the one or more of the following coding languages: Python, Matlab.
- Ability to work to deadlines on a variety of timescales and balance your workload between different projects.
- Ability to clearly and concisely communicate technical information.
- Strong analytical skills underpinned by a data driven approach.
Desirable
Previous exposure to the track/race team environment
Personal Attributes
- Possess the drive to strive and achieve results using all the information available.
- Desire for continuous improvement in our performance, including analysis, operations and execution.
- An intelligent, data-driven approach to solving new and challenging problems, with strong problem-solving skills.
- Good communication and presentation skills to work effectively as part of a close-knit team, with shared responsibilities, working under challenging conditions.
What can McLaren offer?
We strive to provide a fun, innovative, collaborative and open culture where everyone’s input is welcome, and everyone feels part of our achievements. We work hard to create a culture of continuous improvement and support this with a proactive approach to management and personal development.
NEOM McLaren Electric Racing is based at the Bicester Heritage site on the edge of Bicester. There are multiple lunch options all within a walkable distance as well as on-site kitchen facilities, indoor and outdoor break-out areas. The site is 1 mile from Bicester North Train Station with regular trains from London and Birmingham.
We encourage hybrid working patterns to give you options to balance your home life and hobbies with your work, and offer a comprehensive package of benefits including private healthcare, car schemes, life insurance and generous pension contributions.
Applications will close on Sunday 18th August