Performance Optimization Specialist

2 weeks ago


Woking, Surrey, United Kingdom newscientist - Jobboard Full time

At McLaren, our mission is to set the standard for high performance in sport. High performance starts with you.

Purpose of the Role:

To improve on-track performance by contributing to car/driver development, car setup optimization, race weekend execution, and driver-in-the-loop simulator operation/utilization.

  • Supporting trackside race engineers during race events (remotely, from our base at Bicester Heritage) with respect to car setup, run planning, legality, performance analysis, etc.
  • Running simulator sessions for car/driver development, race preparation, and simulator development.
  • Running a car in test sessions to a pre-defined schedule, managing the driver, directing the mechanics, and tyre technicians.
  • Contributing to improving overall car and driver performance development.
  • Contribution to developing engineering processes and procedures.
Role Dimensions:
  • The Race Engineering group sits alongside the Vehicle Performance and Strategy/Sporting groups within the Technical department.
  • Working during race weekends is required.
  • Travel to race and test events is required on an ad-hoc basis.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
  • Outstanding academic background with a degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline.
  • Significant knowledge and understanding of racing car vehicle dynamics.
  • Experience working with race cars/simulators and drivers in testing or competition.
  • Experience in the use of commercial data analysis programs.
  • Experience in MATLAB/Python programming.
  • Experience with hybrid or electric drivetrains.
  • 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.

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.



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