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Senior Associate, PU Performance Engineer, Woking
Location: Woking, United Kingdom
Job Category: -
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 1bd04bdeba23
Job Views: 3
Posted: 08.05.2025
Expiry Date: 22.06.2025
Job Description:
At McLaren, our mission is to set the standard for high performance in sport. Everyone in the team has a role to play. If you want to test your ideas with the world watching, measure your progress in milliseconds, and play your part in racing history, you belong here. High performance starts with you.
Purpose of the Role
Create, correlate, and exploit our PU models to maximize performance for the 2026 season and new regulations, collaborating with our power unit partner and internal teams across Performance, Control Systems, Vehicle Design, and Race Engineering. Support vehicle performance optimization through setup and developing new concepts. Support events as part of the Mission Control team monitoring vehicle performance in real time.
Principal Accountabilities
* Identify opportunities to improve car performance through high fidelity MRL PU models and integration with HPP PU toolchain.
* Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
* Conduct pre-event PU simulations to identify robust control strategies across various conditions.
* Support race events through live analysis to optimize PU exploitation.
* Produce quality analysis suitable for audiences within challenging timeframes.
* Develop tools to enhance performance analysis.
Role Dimensions
This role is within Vehicle Performance, Performance Analysis Group. It requires weekend work supporting F1 race events, based in the UK. The role reports to the Head of Performance Analysis within Vehicle Performance.
Job Requirements
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
* Master’s degree or higher in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent.
* Strong analytical skills with a data-driven approach.
* Proven experience in a PU performance role in high-level Motorsport.
* Deep understanding of vehicle systems interaction affecting performance.
* Experience in track/race/simulator environments.
* Proficiency in programming languages like Python, C++, or MATLAB/Simulink.
* Experience with McLaren Applied toolset (advantageous).
Personal Attributes
* Ability to work effectively under pressure.
* Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
* Motivation to drive performance through analysis and simulation.
* Excellent communication skills.
* High attention to detail and unbiased approach.
* Team player with a positive attitude.
* Ability to collaborate across functions and adapt to workload demands.
* Willingness to stay updated with technological advancements.
What McLaren can offer?
We aim to be the most pioneering racing team, setting high standards in sport. We promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our facilities at the McLaren Technology Centre include a gym, restaurant, and outdoor areas. Benefits include private healthcare, car schemes, life insurance, and pension contributions.
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