Specialist, Structures Engineer

We are looking for a Structures Engineer to join McLaren Accelerator on a fixed-term contract.

Due to project requirements, we're particularly keen to hear from candidates who are available to start in the short term or near future.

Working within multidisciplinary teams, you will apply structural analysis, simulation and engineering expertise to solve complex technical challenges for our partners. Collaborating with engineers, consultants, project managers and subject matter experts, you will help translate McLaren Racing's engineering excellence into practical, high-value solutions across a range of industries.

• Deliver structural analysis activities in support of McLaren Accelerator engineering projects.
• Perform structural R&D activities and develop robust analysis methodologies to solve complex engineering challenges.
• Create and prepare analysis-ready CAD geometry and finite element models.
• Plan, execute and interpret finite element analyses (FEA), providing clear recommendations and technical guidance.
• Champion best practice in structural analysis tools, processes and workflows, driving continuous improvement.
• Apply knowledge of materials, composite structures, structural performance, manufacturing constraints and validation techniques to support engineering decisions.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Technical Consulting and High-Performance Programmes teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Support project scoping, proposal development and technical bid activities.
• Work closely with project managers, suppliers, academic partners and customers to ensure successful project delivery.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and capability development across McLaren Accelerator.
• Support the delivery of High-Performance Programmes by bringing engineering experiences to life within partner environments.

McLaren Accelerator

Fixed-Term Contract

McLaren Accelerator is a multidisciplinary consulting and engineering business that applies the technology, methodology and high-performance culture of Formula 1 to help organisations solve complex challenges and unlock competitive advantage.

Drawing on McLaren Racing's championship-winning expertise, we work across engineering, technical consulting and high-performance programmes to deliver measurable impact through people, processes and products. By combining elite engineering, advanced analytics and innovative ways of working, we help partners accelerate innovation, improve performance and drive sustainable growth.

Our teams bring together expertise from engineering, simulation, data science, manufacturing, project delivery and organisational performance to deliver solutions that are faster, smarter and built for lasting impact.

Required

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related STEM discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Strong understanding of structural mechanics, strength of materials, stress analysis, fatigue, buckling and failure mechanisms, with experience applying these principles to composite structures and materials.
• Demonstrable industrial experience applying finite element analysis (FEA) and structural engineering principles to composite structures, solving complex engineering challenges within a high-performance multidisciplinary engineering environment.
• Experience assessing and analysing composite structures, including an understanding of laminate behaviour, failure modes and structural performance.
• Experience using Altair Hyper Works / Opti Struct, Abaqus, Ansys Mechanical, Nastran or similar structural analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of finite element modelling, including meshing, load application, boundary conditions and…