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Simulator Test Engineer


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  • McLaren Group
  • Woking
  • 2 weeks ago

Job description

At McLaren, our mission is to set the standard for high performance in sport. And everyone, in every part of the team, has a role to play. So if you want to test your ideas with the world watching... And measure your progress in milliseconds... And play your part in racing history... You belong here. High performance starts with you.

Purpose of the Role:

Planning, executing and reporting vehicle dynamics testing using the Driver In the Loop (DIL) Simulator. 

To exploit car performance through optimisation of setup and developing new concepts. 

To support Trackside and Design functions with relevant and rigorous insight from offline simulation together with track and simulator test data analysis. 

To support events as part of the Mission Control team monitoring vehicle performance in real time. 

Role Dimensions:

This role sits within Vehicle Performance, within the Performance Analysis Team, which is principally concerned. 

A strong motivation to drive performance and to develop a d with DIL and Offline simulation testing and analysis. 

The role provides mentoring and support for junior staff. 

The role reports directly to the Performance Analysis Team Leader within Vehicle Performance. 

Principal Accountabilities:

Identifying opportunities to improve car performance through: 

Correlation of modelled vehicle behaviour with on track behaviour in the areas of Aerodynamics, Tyres and Suspension. 

Translating driver feedback into actionable objectives for car development. 

Planning and running test programmes with Race and Test drivers. 

Producing quality analysis in challenging timeframes. 

Continuous improvement of testing and events within the sim environment.

Collaborate with partner groups such as Simulator Development, to determine the development roadmap of the simulator. 

Creating or developing tools to improve the performance analysis.

Job requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Master’s degree or higher within an engineering discipline. 

Strong analytical skills underpinned by a data driven approach. 

Proven experience in a Vehicle Dynamics role in high-level Motorsport. 

Deep 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 for data processing and tool development. 

Personal Attributes

An ability to work effectively and calmly under pressure. 

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to resolve complex technical challenges quickly. 

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. 

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. 

What McLaren can offer?

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. 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.

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