Global Motorsport Performance Engineer Data-Driven

United Autosports; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious motorsport team in the UK seeks a Performance Engineer to lead data-driven analysis for the McLaren Hypercar Programme. Responsibilities include data analysis, setup planning, and collaboration with various engineering teams. The ideal candidate has strong motorsport engineering experience and expertise in data tools like MATLAB and Python. This full-time role demands high attention to detail and the ability to thrive under pressure in a competitive environment, offering opportunities for global travel.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in performance engineering within high-level motorsport.
• Expertise with data tools such as ATLAS and MATLAB/Python.
• Clear understanding of vehicle dynamics and performance fundamentals.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and engineering discipline.
• Ability to communicate complex insights concisely.

Responsibilities

• Leading post-run and post-session data analysis.
• Producing actionable insights for Race Engineering.
• Supporting setup direction and balance management.
• Monitoring the car live during sessions.

Skills

Performance engineering experience

Data analysis

Communication of insights

Vehicle dynamics knowledge

Calm under pressure

Tools

ATLAS

Wintax

MATLAB

Python

Job description

A prestigious motorsport team in the UK seeks a Performance Engineer to lead data-driven analysis for the McLaren Hypercar Programme. Responsibilities include data analysis, setup planning, and collaboration with various engineering teams. The ideal candidate has strong motorsport engineering experience and expertise in data tools like MATLAB and Python. This full-time role demands high attention to detail and the ability to thrive under pressure in a competitive environment, offering opportunities for global travel.