Simulation Engineer - Endurance Racing

Purpose of the Role

• To create, develop and correlate high fidelity vehicle dynamics models and simulations of all aspects of the car to ensure we are accurately capturing and are able to optimise their key behaviours in both offline and driver in the loop simulations.
• To support the deployment of these simulations across our various tools and platforms and their interaction with connected systems.
• To support both development and performance testing sessions in the DiL simulator.
• To develop simulation workflow methodologies to maximise the value we deliver in the most efficient way.
• To perform simulation and analysis studies to optimise car performance for each race and over the longer term.
• To support events as part of the Mission Control team monitoring vehicle performance in real time.

• To support the development and optimisation of car performance through:
• The delivery of high-fidelity vehicle models that are well corelated and integrated within the car simulation toolchain.
• Development of the simulations that exercise these models to improve accuracy, relevance and performance.
• Maintenance of our car and track parameter database to capture new data / components.
• Creating or developing tools to improve the simulation and analysis workflow and content.
• Supporting some of our DiL simulator sessions by either managing the test program and/or operating the rig.
• Conducting pre-event and general performance simulation studies that explore and optimise chassis and powertrain performance across the season.
• Mission control based event support, using live analysis of on-track running to optimise chassis and powertrain exploitation through the race weekend.
• Producing high quality analysis during and post event to understand changes made to our car and give insight into our absolute and relative performance.
• Completing studies and analysis within challenging time frames and always presented in a way that is easily acted on by the targeted customer.

• This role sits within the Vehicle Performance group and reports directly to Director, Vehicle Performance.
• It will require close collaboration with the rest of the Vehicle Performance team as well as the Software, Systems and Trackside Engineering groups.
• Some liaison with external model and/or simulation tool providers will be required.
• This role will require some weekend work to support WEC race and test events from MTC.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a relevant Engineering or Mathematics discipline essential.
• Strong analytical skills underpinned by a data driven approach.
• Proven experience in a simulation role in high-level Motorsport.
• Thorough understanding of how a car's systems interact to affect performance.
• Previous exposure to track/race/simulator environment.
• Skilled in programming languages like Python, C++, or MATLAB/Simulink for data processing and tool development.
• Experience with the McLaren Applied toolset for vehicle and control code simulation would be advantageous (MCT, System Monitor, ATLAS, vTAG-PC).

• An ability to work effectively and calmly under pressure.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to resolve complex technical challenges quickly.
• A strong motivation to drive performance, through detailed analysis and simulation work.
• First class written and oral communication skills.
• High attention to detail and an ability to take an unbiased approach to all tasks.
• A team player with a positive outlook and a ‘can do’ attitude.
• Proven capability to collaborate across functions.
• Adaptability to the demanding workload and flexibility to support race weekends as required.
• Ability to stay updated with rapidly advancing technology and implement new solutions.

We constantly strive to be better tomorrow than we are today. Our ambition is to be the most pioneering and exhilarating racing team in the world, and our collective task is to set the standards for high performance in sport. We show up every day with energy and enthusiasm, ready to play our part.

We encourage and support diversity, equity and inclusion. We will actively promote a culture that values difference and eliminates discrimination in our workplace.

McLaren Racing is based at the iconic McLaren Technology Centre (MTC) near Woking. Here at McLaren, we offer hybrid working with 3 days a week based in the MTC.

Our state of the art, sustainable campus offers many facilities including a gym, restaurant and indoor and outdoor break-out areas, as well as direct access to park and common land. The MTC is connected to Woking mainline station via regular shuttle buses, from which London Waterloo is a 30 minute train ride.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including private healthcare, car schemes, life insurance and generous pension contributions.